subject: A dynamic six-member family of Windows 7 [print this page] A dynamic six-member family of Windows 7 A dynamic six-member family of Windows 7
Upgrade is always welcome but whenever you plan to switch to Windows 7 Software makes sure that you choose the correct edition that will fulfill all your needs without causing any trouble. There are six different variants of Windows 7 Software available in the market. Depending on your requirement you can choose one, but only after knowing about each one in details. The six variants are
Starter: The Windows 7 Starter edition is ideally targeted to fulfill the most basic computing tasks that include checking email, web surfing and light applications. This version is designed for less powerful machines like Atom powered netbook. Generally, you will not find this version available in stores since the company prefers to pre-install it and ship it with new computer systems.
Home Basic: The Windows 7 Home Basic variant is a more common one and is available in every retail outlets. But this variant is only sold in developing nations like India and China. This is mainly because the kind of technology these nations have been using is more suited to Windows 7 Home Basic offerings.
Enterprise: One clause with Windows 7 Enterprise edition is that it is available for volume licensing. Which means, corporate and business houses will ask for this variant and it is unlikely that any single user would use it since there is a better option with other variants.
Home Premium: Windows 7 Software version Home Premium is a perfect choice for home usage. This comes with a very pleasing aero glass user interface, which looks cool and modern. This edition will allow you to play a wide variety of multimedia formats including DVDs.
Professional: If you are a single user and need advanced features and want something within your budget, go for Windows 7 Software Professional. Apart from all the Windows 7 Home Premium features, you can enjoy some cool networking options like Location Aware Printing feature.
Ultimate: The most advanced of the lot and obviously, you will have to shell out extra bucks to enjoy some extra enterprise and security related features. With this version, you can easily use multiple languages on the same PC.
