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Other => Computer News => Topic started by: Computer Hope Admin on February 03, 2009, 01:20:02 PM

Title: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on February 03, 2009, 01:20:02 PM: I was hoping Microsoft wasn't going to do this with Windows 7. But looks like they still think this is a good idea. ::)

Remember that screenshot we saw of all those different Windows 7 versions (pictured above)? Well guess what? It's worse than you could have possibly imagined.

# 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)

Link (http://www.engadget.com/2009/02/03/windows-7-skus-announced-yes-your-worst-nightmare-has-come-to/2)
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Calum on February 03, 2009, 01:28:58 PM: Looks like 7 Professional is the place to be ...
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on February 03, 2009, 01:44:21 PM: I was hoping they'd learn from this Apple commercial (http://movies.apple.com/movies/us/apple/getamac/apple-getamac-chooseavista_480x376.mov).
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: patio on February 03, 2009, 05:47:45 PM: Latest i read says they are not doing a starter nor Home Basic edition...
I'll track down the link.
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: computeruler on February 03, 2009, 06:08:55 PM: Ultimite has limited avalibility? They are just asking for TONS of people to pirate that if there is only limited availibility
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Broni on February 03, 2009, 06:35:33 PM: Which one is the Working Edition? ;D
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: computeruler on February 03, 2009, 06:42:15 PM: Probably the ones past starter cause that one looks stupid.
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: patio on February 04, 2009, 06:23:50 AM: Quote from: patio on February 03, 2009, 05:47:45 PM
Latest i read says they are not doing a starter nor Home Basic edition...
I'll track down the link.

Found It (http://www.neowin.net/news/main/09/01/30/how-many-flavors-will-windows-7-come-in)
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: evilfantasy on February 04, 2009, 10:39:07 AM: I don't see why MS can't just have 3 versions. Student, Home and Business.

I like the person who pointed out it's really 12 versions with 32 and 64 bit...
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Computer Hope Admin on February 04, 2009, 04:21:57 PM: Thanks for the link Patio. Glad to see it's something not set in stone. I guess anything in Beta or other phases of testing really isn't set in stone. Personally I don't see why they can't just have one version but I'd be more happy with three than seven.
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: patio on February 06, 2009, 06:45:34 PM: The Latest on Windows 7 SKU's (http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/10/14/microsoft-announces-1.html)
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: evilfantasy on February 06, 2009, 09:53:30 PM: I read a few blogs today saying we will only have to choose from Home, Pro and Business. The other releases are either limited edition business network or for emerging markets.

I've also seen a few rumors of a Release Candidate coming very soon. Keeps it on track for a 2009 release.
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Calum on February 07, 2009, 03:20:15 AM: Here's something else I dug up. (http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?ContentId=8066)
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Dias de verano on February 07, 2009, 04:26:39 AM: Quote from: evilfantasy on February 06, 2009, 09:53:30 PM
I've also seen a few rumors of a Release Candidate coming very soon. Keeps it on track for a 2009 release.

At the end of January, Slashdot carried a story saying that MS will be moving straight from a single beta to a release candidate. That is, no Beta 2.
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Broni on February 07, 2009, 01:28:39 PM: Windows 7 Editions Features Comparison: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/02/07/windows-7-editions-features-comparison/
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Broni on February 07, 2009, 01:31:31 PM: Windows 7 Pricing Details (Price for Various Editions) Leaked: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/02/07/windows-7-pricing-details-price-for-various-editions-leaked/

Windows 7 Starter Edition: USD $199.95
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition: USD $259.95
Windows 7 Professional Edition: USD $299.95
Windows 7 Ultimate Edition: USD $319.95
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: patio on February 07, 2009, 07:21:00 PM: Quote from: patio on February 06, 2009, 06:45:34 PM
The Latest on Windows 7 SKU's (http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/10/14/microsoft-announces-1.html)
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Broni on February 07, 2009, 07:39:04 PM: I think, I got infected from those other three ;D
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: patio on February 07, 2009, 07:55:17 PM: I like the Pirate Edition...'bout time they wised up... ;D
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: computeruler on February 08, 2009, 11:54:58 AM: The link Broni gave had an add in the way about belly fat (not the price link) Who would pay $200 to be able to run 3 apps at once anyways?
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Calum on February 08, 2009, 11:57:00 AM: Quote
Who would pay $200 to be able to run 3 apps at once anyways?
Maybe people who don't want to run more than 3 programs at once?
Just a wild guess . . .
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: computeruler on February 08, 2009, 11:57:37 AM: Now does that include things like antivirus?
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Broni on February 08, 2009, 11:59:31 AM: Yes, and a bunch of gift certificates ;D
Title: Re: Windows 7 SKUs announced: your worst nightmare has come to pass
Post by: Calum on February 08, 2009, 12:00:48 PM: Quote from: computeruler on February 08, 2009, 11:57:37 AM
Now does that include things like antivirus?
I would say it's open applications, rather than background tasks.
So if you have your antivirus in a window which is always open, yes. If you have it as a tray icon, I'd say no.
I could be wrong though.