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Microsoft Confirms 6 Versions of Vista

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the this-is-getting-complicated-fast dept.

Darthmalt writes "The BBC has a story confirming that there will be 6 versions of Vista. They are Vista Business, Vista Enterprise, Vista Home Basic, Vista Home Premium, Vista Ultimate, Vista Starter. Also included are some of the differences between each version."

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  1. Most Customers Do Not Choose! by Dareth · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "We don't want customers to be forced into buying something that isn't going to meet all their needs," said Barry Goffe, Microsoft's director of Windows client product management.

    Most customers get what is bundled with their computer. Most do not know if they have Windows 98, ME, or XP. Customers will be forced to buy what is the most economical for the OEM's to include with their machines.

    Computers were supposed to be "multi-purpose" machines. Now that hardware is leveling, the differences are all in the software. The purpose of these levels is marketing and price control. Do not believe for a minute that this is about providing "choice" to the consumer.

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  2. Re:Translation by Austerity+Empowers · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Except it's likely to be like XP, where the only useful version for anyone to have (outside of servers) will be the XP Pro corporate version. Of course, everyone will get starter or basic with their new PCs so they'll have to buy (or pirate) the good one.