Microsoft will release 6 versions of Vista

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icantux · #1 Post by **icantux** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 3:58 pm

Yes indeed, Microsoft today announced the planned release of no less than 6 versions of the operating system, however, the release date still remains a mystery.

Here are the versions of Microsoft Vista planned for release:
- Vista Business
- Vista Enterprise
- Vista Home Basic
- Vista Home Premium
- Vista Ultimate
- Vista Starter

" Vista Business will be the basic version for companies of all sizes and includes tools that will help organisations manage their PCs.

The Enterprise version of Vista will have all of the features in the basic version and add to them improved encryption including a BitLocker system that will stop confidential data being viewed if a computer is lost or stolen.

The Home Basic version is intended for those who only want to use their PC to browse the net, use e-mail and create and edit basic documents. It will also include desktop search and security tools.

Vista Home Premium includes everything in the Basic version and adds the new graphical interface called Aero.

Microsoft said it will also have improved media handling abilities so it can help users organise and enjoy their digital images, music and movie collections. Also included will be tools to help people author and burn DVDs.

PCs running the Premium edition will also be able to connect their machine to an Xbox 360 gaming console.

Vista Ultimate has all the features of the business and home editions in one package.

The Starter edition is a streamlined version intended for low powered PCs found in many developing nations.

Also available will be versions made specifically for Europe that, in accordance with an EU mandate, remove the Windows media player. "

#2 Post by **Kyocera** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 6:31 pm

Thanks for the info. hope it comes out this summer at least.

#3 Post by **jdhurst** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 7:54 pm

If these guys (Microsoft) had a brain (even a teeny brain), they would make ONE version with features securely locked and licensed. Then if you purchased Regular Business and then wanted Enterprise business, you pay the upgrade fee, get a license key and unlock it. No rebuilding, no reformating, no huge upgrades, just one set of code to manage and support. 6 versions! What a bunch of maroons!
... JD Hurst

DIGITALgimpus · #4 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 9:36 pm

Sadly, pricing is said to start at about $200 retail... which is for starter.

So if your someone who wants Ultimate because you need the flexibility... your going to shell out quite a bit of cash.

dsvochak · #5 Post by **dsvochak** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 9:27 am

jdhurst wrote

If these guys (Microsoft) had a brain (even a teeny brain), they would make ONE version with features securely locked and licensed. Then if you purchased Regular Business and then wanted Enterprise business, you pay the upgrade fee

This article indicates that may be the plan: http://www.crn.com/showArticle.jhtml;js ... =175802311

But other threads here seem to indicate that it N/A to "Enterprise" without software assurance.

DIGITALgimpus · #6 Post by **DIGITALgimpus** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:08 am

Correct, that's assumed to be the plan, based on the press. Though they have only hinted that the media will be the same. Not that a key will unlock features on an existing install (leading some to believe you'd need to reinstall with the new key to get the additional features).

Nolonemo · #7 Post by **Nolonemo** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:20 am

[quote="DIGITALgimpus"]Sadly, pricing is said to start at about $200 retail... which is for starter.
quote]

Hmm, twice as much bloat for twice as much money, who could resist?

Microsoft will release 6 versions of Vista

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