Five versions of Windows 7

February 3, 2009

Microsoft has released five different versions of Windows 7 which will be available when new operating system will start distribution in the second half of this or early next year. Here is the list of official Windows versions: Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Home Basic (for "weak" market) Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows 7 Ultimate Microsoft said that the "emphasis" will put on the version of Home Premium and Professional, but as they said: "higher version will have all the capabilities of those below it". Starter version has the possibility of simultaneous launching only three applications, the possibility of inclusion in the Home Groups, enhanced taskbar and JumpList. Home Basic has the possibility of simultaneous launch of an unlimited number of applications, live thumbnail preview, Mobility Center and advanced wireless networking. Home Premium: first that supports Aero Glass and advanced navigation, support for various media formats, support for multitouch, and advanced handwriting recognition. Professional - all features like previous - plus additional networking options, encrypting data and Location Aware Printing. Enterprise and Ultimate: BitLocker to external and internal drives, DirectAccess VPN instead of a BranchCache and AppLocker.