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Windows 7

Windows 7 DVDs will continue to include the code for all versions of the operating system. That means users with a license for Starter Edition, for instance, can do an “Anytime Upgrade” all the way up to Ultimate by visiting Microsoft’s Web site and paying. Users can then upgrade their PCs using the original Windows 7 DVD in a matter of minutes, according to Microsoft.

Via:ComputerWorld

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Windows 7 Versions

Windows 7 Versions and their respective markets

Windows 7 Starter

  • Available worldwide to OEMs on new PCs
  • Missing Aero UI tweaks
  • Limited to 3 simultaneous applications

Windows 7 Home Basic (Vista equivalent: $200)

  • Only available in emerging markets
  • Missing Aero UI tweaks

Windows 7 Home Premium (Vista equivalent: $260)

  • Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
  • Includes Aero UI tweaks
  • Features multi-touch capabilities
  • Adds “premium” games
  • Adds media capabilities (Media Center, DVD playback, DVD creation, etc.)
  • Can create home network groups

Windows 7 Professional (Vista equivalent: $300)

  • Available worldwide, to OEMs and in retail
  • Includes all features of Premium
  • Adds enhanced networking capabilities (Remote Desktop host, domain support, offline folders, etc.)
  • Adds Mobility Center
  • Adds Presentation Mode

Windows 7 Enterprise

  • Available only in volume licenses
  • Includes all features of Professional
  • Adds Branch Cache
  • Adds Direct Access
  • Adds BitLocker

Windows 7 Ultimate (Vista equivalent: $320)

  • Limited OEM and retail availability
  • Includes all features of Enterprise

Via:Engadget

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