Everyone is anticipating the release of Windows 7. Now, there are more news on it. This time, Microsoft is releasing information on the number of flavors that Windows 7 is going to have.
Just like Windows Vista, Windows 7 comes in different level for different usage.
- Windows 7 Starter (limited to three apps concurrently)
- Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets)
- Windows 7 Home Premium (adds Aero, Touch, Media Center)
- Windows 7 Professional (Remote Desktop host, Mobility Center, Presentation mode)
- Windows 7 Enterprise (volume license only, boot from virtual drive, BitLocker)
- Windows 7 Ultimate (limited availability, includes everything)
Basically, it looks the same as Vista but there are a Starter, Professional and Enterprise (instead of Business) in the Windows 7 package.
Here are some of the more detailed breakdown (from Engadget) on each package.
Windows 7 Starter
- Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
- Limited to 3 simultaneous applications
Windows 7 Home Basic
- Only available in emerging markets
- Missing Aero UI tweaks
Windows 7 Home Premium
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes Aero UI tweaks
- Features multi-touch capabilities
- Adds “premium” games
- Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
- Can create home network groups
Windows 7 Professional
- Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
- Includes all features of Premium
- Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
- Adds Mobility Center
- Adds Presentation Mode
Windows 7 Enterprise
- Available only in volume licenses
- Includes all features of Professional
- Adds Branch Cache
- Adds Direct Access
- Adds BitLocker
Windows 7 Ultimate
- Limited OEM and retail availability
- Includes all features of Enterprise
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