Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Windows 7: Six new versions

Microsoft has finally confirmed that there are six different Windows 7 versions.  Following are the versions of Windows 7 –

Windows 7 starter

It’s only installed on OEM specific machines and are limited to certain kind of hardware.  And it lacks the ability to run more than three simultaneous programs at once.

Windows 7 Home basic

This version also lacks the ability to three programs simultaneous, live thumbnails and Internet connection sharing.

Windows 7 Home Premium

It has multi – touch capability, media functionality for playing movies and burning DVD’s, aero enchantments and the ability to create a home network groups.

 

Windows 7 Professional

It has enhanced networking features like domain join, location aware printing and offline folders, advanced back up as well as Mobility center and Presentation Mode.

 

Windows 7 Enterprise

It allows you have a direct access, Bitlocker, Applocker, boot from VHD support, and Branch cache.

 

Windows 7 Ultimate

This version has everything in it, the whole enchilada. Just not any Ultimate extras--Microsoft has scrapped the notion of these extended add-ons for its future operating systems.

Microsoft has not yet announced the price for any of the version of Microsoft Windows 7.Opting from a standard Vista Home Basic or Home Premium install to Windows 7 won't require a reformat of any kind and while switching from Microsoft windows xp to windows 7 will need a clean installation.

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3 comments:

Unknown said...

can't wait... I have tried vista and wasn't happy.... I certainly hope Windows 7 at least starts "less" buggy than vista did... Don't rush this one MS

Unknown said...

Yeah ..I tried it..its better for sure.. Is really cool ..and its still in beta.. they are testing it.... and at this point they can make changes as much as they want

Chris Betcher said...

Six versions. What a joke. Don't Microsoft realise how confusing (and totally unnecessary) this is? Just sell the one version and don't confuse people. Jeez.