While it is bad, its not that confusing. See:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_editions.asp
Only 17 version. Which really isn't that bad as starter is only for
developing areas and the N versions are just for Europe. Plus all the
editions besides starter have two different versions for 32 bit and 64 bit
which are the same feature wise. So in the end only 6 different editions to
keep track of in the US (making 12 different versions) 4 business editions
and 3 home editions (ultimate falls under both).
Tablet functionality and media center are built into the OS (i.e. no
different versions like XP is today)
the full list is:
Windows Starter 2007
Windows Vista Home N (Europe only)
Windows Vista Home Basic
Windows Vista Home Premium
Windows Vista Business N (Europe only)
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Small Business
Windows Vista Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Reeves" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "The Hardware List" <hardware@hardwaregroup.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 04, 2006 7:51 PM
Subject: Re: [H] I'm convinced, Vista is garbage.
One of the other problems vista will face is market confusion. There will
be EIGHTEEN different versions of Vista
Basically seven commonly available versions, double that so you have 32bit
/ 64 bit versions. Add in tablet edition, as well as other upgrade
versions...
Vista makes me think of matrix reloaded. Liked the original can't figure
out how they screwed up the sequel
CW
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