Eight versions of Windows Vista

CaboWaboAddict · 24th February 2006, 20:01

I received a new TechRepublic article today I thought may be of interest:

Quote:

Windows Vista will have 8 flavors, but no Media Center or Tablet versions

Microsoft Watch is reporting that the Redmond software giant is close to finalizing its versions of Windows Vista. As previously reported, there will no longer be separate versions for Media Center or Tablet PC, instead that functionality will be built into several versions of Vista. Here's the latest on what the Vista lineup will look like:
• Windows Starter 2007 -- limited version for emerging markets
• Windows Vista Home Basic -- for a single PC home
• Windows Vista Home Premium -- multiple PC homes and personal laptops, will include Media Center
• Windows Vista Ultimate -- uber-Windows for home users, aimed at gamers and multimedia technophiles; combines Home Premium and Business
• Windows Vista Business -- the successor to Win2K Pro and XP Pro; will include TabletPC software
• Windows Vista Enterprise -- a superset of Vista Business, but only available to Software Assurance subscribers
• Windows Vista Home Basic N -- Home Premium with no Media Player (to meet European regulations)
• Windows Vista Business N -- Business with no Media Player (to meet European regulations)
There were earlier rumors of a "Windows Vista Small Business" edition, but that one doesn't seem to have made the cut.

Source: TechRepublic

I bought a Media Center Remote but never bothered with installing XP Media Center Edition or hacking XP Pro. Glad I didn't waste my time! Vista Ultimate will be installed on day one of the release!

Mattress · 24th February 2006, 20:13

So Eurpoeans aren't allowed to have WMP because of some law? What about IE?

mikm · 24th February 2006, 21:07

Hmm...I wonder what version my Uni will offer on the cheap. (It currently offers Pro)

Bilbo Baggins · 24th February 2006, 22:53

Quote:

Originally posted by Mattress
So Eurpoeans aren't allowed to have WMP because of some law? What about IE?

We arent allowed it because of the bullshit that comes out of Brussels every once in a while.

rockouthippie · 24th February 2006, 23:11

I love linux! and the euro-rebellion against MS. Get videolan!. Get linux. F microsoft. Get software that was written by engineers, not lawyers.

Land of the free. Home of the brave..... Hungary.

GorunNova · 25th February 2006, 15:22

<- is a linux user. The only reason I'm running Windows on my laptop is because my printer has problems in Linux. (the hp1020 driver only supports A4 format). It's actually pretty funny that the only reason I have ANY flavor of Windows is for a printer, NOT games (thanks to Wine / Cedega).

Of the flavors of Vista listed above, I will be running -none- of them unless I buy a new PC with it... and even then, only as a secondary OS for specific things.

gaekwad2 · 25th February 2006, 15:27

Quote:

Originally posted by Mattress
So Eurpoeans aren't allowed to have WMP because of some law? What about IE?

No, it's the other way round.

Europeans can choose whether to buy Windows with or without WMP (at the same price, oh well).

tuckerm · 25th February 2006, 16:09

Is the pro type version going to have just a product key and no product activation key?

mikm · 25th February 2006, 16:37

I doubt it.

Mattress · 25th February 2006, 18:53

Quote:

Originally posted by gaekwad2
No, it's the other way round.

Europeans can choose whether to buy Windows with or without WMP (at the same price, oh well).

Hmm, so what are the stats on sales of each version I wonder?

gaekwad2 · 25th February 2006, 19:28

What do you think?

The WMPless version is supposed to give OEMs the option to bundle a different default media player but even that isn't happening.

Mattress · 25th February 2006, 19:38

heh.

MegaRock · 25th February 2006, 19:57

Gee, wonder how many different versions of Windows Update they'll need to patch all of those different versions.

Personally if I have to run Windows I'm just fine with XP. Considering I got a private copy of Office 2007 and it's nothing more than more bloatware I have a suspicion that outside of a few new bells and whistles it will be the same old Windows we've had for years. I'l wait till the hackers have their way with it for awhle before I use it.

MaTTFURY · 26th February 2006, 08:03

I think its a lie and its extremely crap of M$.

Drogba · 26th February 2006, 12:23

Poor microsoft. I mean, why are we hating so much the guy that we know that he is smart enough to build something from nothing? He owns the market, he is smart, why make him have a dman hard life? I actually like MS, and I really don't understnad those people that uses MS and keeps saying MS sux.

24th February 2006, 20:13	#2
Mattress Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,577	So Eurpoeans aren't allowed to have WMP because of some law? What about IE? Besides shooting out a big blank from your buttock, you can feel as if your root chakra leaked sweet hot mucus.

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rockouthippie Forum King Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 10,585	I love linux! and the euro-rebellion against MS. Get videolan!. Get linux. F microsoft. Get software that was written by engineers, not lawyers. Land of the free. Home of the brave..... Hungary. Global Movies and TV God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to hide the bodies of people who pissed me off.

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25th February 2006, 19:28	#11
gaekwad2 Foorum King Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: bar2000 Posts: 11,149	What do you think? The WMPless version is supposed to give OEMs the option to bundle a different default media player but even that isn't happening. Fuck this place.

25th February 2006, 15:22	#6
GorunNova Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4	<- is a linux user. The only reason I'm running Windows on my laptop is because my printer has problems in Linux. (the hp1020 driver only supports A4 format). It's actually pretty funny that the only reason I have ANY flavor of Windows is for a printer, NOT games (thanks to Wine / Cedega). Of the flavors of Vista listed above, I will be running -none- of them unless I buy a new PC with it... and even then, only as a secondary OS for specific things.

25th February 2006, 16:09	#8
tuckerm Forum Emo Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,347	Is the pro type version going to have just a product key and no product activation key?

25th February 2006, 19:38	#12
Mattress Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 4,577	heh. Besides shooting out a big blank from your buttock, you can feel as if your root chakra leaked sweet hot mucus.

25th February 2006, 19:57	#13
MegaRock Forum King Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Inside my water bong Posts: 6,775	Gee, wonder how many different versions of Windows Update they'll need to patch all of those different versions. Personally if I have to run Windows I'm just fine with XP. Considering I got a private copy of Office 2007 and it's nothing more than more bloatware I have a suspicion that outside of a few new bells and whistles it will be the same old Windows we've had for years. I'l wait till the hackers have their way with it for awhle before I use it. 1001. FM - Megarock Radio - St. Louis Since 1998! Tune In Now! Corporate Radio Sucks! No suits, all rock!

26th February 2006, 08:03	#14
MaTTFURY Major Dude Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia, Posts: 1,352	I think its a lie and its extremely crap of M$. i am not normal, no really.

26th February 2006, 12:23	#15
Drogba Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Under your Bed Posts: 39	Poor microsoft. I mean, why are we hating so much the guy that we know that he is smart enough to build something from nothing? He owns the market, he is smart, why make him have a dman hard life? I actually like MS, and I really don't understnad those people that uses MS and keeps saying MS sux.

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