February 27, 2006

Windows Vista: Six versions coming


by Brian Turner

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Microsoft Windows

Microsoft have announced that their follow-up to Windows XP will come in 6 versions.

Named Windows Vista, it has been under development with the codename “Longhorn” since the development of Windows XP.

It plans to feature key improvements to graphics, multimedia, and search functions.

The planned versions include 3 different levels of home licences, and 3 different levels for business use. A 6th option is for emerging markets.

The six are currently named as follows:

Vista Starter
Vista Home Basic
Vista Home Premium
Vista Business
Vista Enterprise
Vista Ultimate

The arrival of Windows Vista will certainly be a long-awaited event. However, to keep share-holders happy, Microsoft have been forced to cut down on their original vision of how Vista may work.

While Vista should present a significant step forward from Windows XP, it certainly won’t be the last.

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One Response to “Windows Vista: Six versions coming”

  1. Platinax News » Microsoft releases Vista hardware specs on May 22nd, 2006 9:56 am

    […] Microsoft have come under fire for delays in releasing Vista, and additionally for not scheduling release until after the Christmas shopping period - with release of six different versions set for January 2007. […]

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