February 4, 2009 at Windows 7 distribution line
Microsoft has announced information on the composition of the various versions (SKU, Stock Keeping Unit) in which the Windows 7 operating system will be supplied. The line is organized according to a simple principle: each subsequent distribution is an improved copy of the previous one, that is, it has all its functionality, as well as additional features ( they are listed).
1. Windows 7 Starter (for netbooks): no more than three running applications.
2. Windows 7 Home Basic (only for developing countries, will not go on sale anywhere else): added a live preview in the icons, improvements in the graphical interface, expanded network support (sharing wireless and Internet connections), Mobility Center.
3. Windows 7 Home Premium(for private users): Aero Glass interface and advanced navigation functions with windows, more supported media formats, improvements in Windows Media Center and media broadcasting, multi-touch, handwriting recognition.
4. Windows 7 Professional (for small businesses): the ability to connect to a managed group with Domain Join, protect data and back up over a network, Encrypting File System, print to different printers, depending on location (Location Aware Printing function).
5. Windows 7 Enterprise (for medium and large businesses) and Windows 7 Ultimate (only as a paid upgrade of the two previous SKUs): BitLocker data protection on internal and external drives, DirectAccess function for transparent connection to corporate networks on Windows Server 2008 R2, support BranchCache on networks on Windows Server 2008 R2, a ban on the launch of individual applications by the AppLocker firmware.
Microsoft considers the main two distributions (they are marked in bold in the list), and they will be promoted most actively for most users.
Prices and start dates for sales have not yet been announced.
via PC Magazine
1. Windows 7 Starter (for netbooks): no more than three running applications.
2. Windows 7 Home Basic (only for developing countries, will not go on sale anywhere else): added a live preview in the icons, improvements in the graphical interface, expanded network support (sharing wireless and Internet connections), Mobility Center.
3. Windows 7 Home Premium(for private users): Aero Glass interface and advanced navigation functions with windows, more supported media formats, improvements in Windows Media Center and media broadcasting, multi-touch, handwriting recognition.
4. Windows 7 Professional (for small businesses): the ability to connect to a managed group with Domain Join, protect data and back up over a network, Encrypting File System, print to different printers, depending on location (Location Aware Printing function).
5. Windows 7 Enterprise (for medium and large businesses) and Windows 7 Ultimate (only as a paid upgrade of the two previous SKUs): BitLocker data protection on internal and external drives, DirectAccess function for transparent connection to corporate networks on Windows Server 2008 R2, support BranchCache on networks on Windows Server 2008 R2, a ban on the launch of individual applications by the AppLocker firmware.
Microsoft considers the main two distributions (they are marked in bold in the list), and they will be promoted most actively for most users.
Prices and start dates for sales have not yet been announced.
via PC Magazine