Updated: Windows 7 final editions announced
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Tip: Click here to update all your PC's outdated driversWe recently revealed that Microsoft still hadn't announced how many flavors Windows 7 would ship in. In a recent briefing with Paul Thurrott, Microsoft Senior Vice President Bill Veghte revealed the SKUs that Windows 7 will ship in.
"We feel that this lineup offers a clear onramp for Windows 7, making it easier than ever to find the right version for your needs", Veghte added. So without further ado, here is the official lineup of Windows 7 versions with an outlined overview:
Windows 7 Starter
Market: Emerging markets, with new PCs only
Key features: Enhanced taskbar, Jump Lists, Windows Media Player, Backup and Restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play To, Fax and Scan, basic games
What's missing: Aero Glass, many Aero desktop enhancements, Windows Touch, Media Center, Live thumbnail previews, Home Group creation
Windows 7 Home Premium
Market: Mainstream retail market
Key features: Aero Glass, Aero Background, Windows Touch, Home Group creation, Media Center, DVD playback and authoring, premium games
What's missing: Domain join, Remote Desktop host, advanced backup, EFS, Mobility Center, Offline Folders
Windows 7 Professional (superset of Home)
Market: Mainstream retail market
Key features: Domain join, Remote Desktop host, location aware printing, EFS, Mobility Center, Presentation Mode, Offline Folders, Media Center
What's missing: BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD
Windows 7 Enterprise
Market: Volume-license business customers only
Key features: BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD
What's missing: Retail licensing
Windows 7 Ultimate
Market: Retail market, limited availability
Key features: BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD
What's missing: Volume licensing source:
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Comments(6)
so no rdp client on home premium? thats crap!
it is the remote deskop host which is missing, the client will still be there.
we'll download all versions and try them all. no problem. anyway, some good guys will
bundle and burn an iso dvd for all versions in the end . :) :)
just like with vista, you can install any one you want from the same disk. i'm just
wondering what "limited availability" means under ultimate above.
one key feature that will also be missing from windows 7 is the "extras" that was
included in vista ultimate. one reason why windows 7 availability will be limited.
microsoft will be mainly focused on sales of the premium and professional editions.
what do ultimate extras have to do with the limited availability of 7 ultimate? i was
referring to what i thought meant the availability to purchase a copy through any retail
channel.
ultimate extras added completely negligible value to vista ultimate
and anyone who bought it just to get the extras should re-evaluate their money management
skills.
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Remote Desktop Host missing from Home Premium?
By moocow on 04.02.2009 - 03:02