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The seven faces of Vista
Not sure which version of Windows Vista will be right for you? Things are about to get even more confusing. Microsoft is planning to roll out no fewer than seven versions of its next OS, including the low-end Starter Edition, two different Home versions (Basic and Premium), at least three different versions for business, and an "Ultimate" edition. Of course, most consumers will probably get Vista when they buy a new PC, so they'll be spared the confusion, while IT managers will be able to use it as an excuse to expense their way to a Microsoft developers' conference where they'll learn the secret handshake.
[Via Engadget]
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Subscribe to commentsAFDSep 13th 2005 12:24AM
I'd like to see these three variations of Windows Vista:
Vista Light Edition - Just the basics, no Media Player, no integrated Internet Explorer, no fancy Aero GUI.
Vista DRM-free Edition - No Palladium, no secure-path, no Trusted Computing Platform technologies included.
Vista Secure Edition - Less vulnerable OS that doesn't require monthly "Super Tuesday" updates and security patches.
They can release a few dozen variations for all I care. I just think it would be nice if one of them happened to include the features I'm actually interested in - a streamlined, DRM-less, secure OS.
EverettSep 13th 2005 10:14AM
Additionally, each of the seven editions will be further sub-categorized.
For example Vista Starter Edition will be sub-categorized into:
Starter Edition Basic
Starter Edition Plus
Starter Edition Super Plus
Starter Edition Super Mega Plus
Starter Edition Super Mega Ultra Plus
Starter Edition Super Mega Ultra Plus with MS Office
and finally Starter Edition Super Mega Ultra Plus for Gamers with Audio and Video Support