The 6 versions of Windows 7

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Kevin Bacon is pissed.

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 If Microsoft was going to release 6 versions of Windows 7, why not just go for the gold and release like 7 versions?  I mean, seriously, just so you can make sure to get your point across.  The absurdly over-saturated list includes:

  • Windows 7 Starter (limited to three apps concurrently)
  • Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets) $200
  • Windows 7 Home Premium (adds Aero, Touch, Media Center) $260
  • Windows 7 Professional (Remote Desktop host, Mobility Center, Presentation mode) $300
  • Windows 7 Enterprise (volume license only, boot from virtual drive, BitLocker)
  • Windows 7 Ultimate (limited availability, includes everything) $320

  Microsoft says however they will focus on two primary editions of Windows 6.1 (sorry I meant Windows 7): Home Premium and Professional.

  This is a complete failure for a company to ever need to release this many versions of one piece of software.  This is a slap in the face to consumer requests for single brand name they can identify with.  Your great response to free and open source software is to charge between $200-$320 for your operating system?  And you seriously think limiting multi-tasking in your most basic version is funny?  Microsoft, do you understand not yet understand why I'll just install Puppy Linux for free?

 

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