Windows
7 has been released with a number of different editions of the
operating system much in the same fashion as Windows Vista.
With Windows 2000 Professional which was built off of the NT kernel technology that grew from Windows NT, there was just that release of Windows 2000 with respect to a client operating system aimed at the corporate environment. There were three versions of Windows 2000 Server that were released but these were designated for servers and workstations over desktop or laptop use.
Windows XP released with a Home Version and a Professional Version with Home being targeted for the end user / consumer field and Professional being targeted for corporate environments.
When Windows Vista released there were a number of versions that were made available for both consumers and corporate customers.
The main releases for Vista were Vista Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate Edition for the end user / consumer and Business Edition and Enterprise Edition for corporate customers.
There were several other releases that were not for general sale and consumption. One example is the Windows Vista Starter Edition that was specifically developed for emerging nation use only.
There was also the Home Basic N version and a Business N version that was available within the European Union (EU) which was developed without Windows Media Player. This was required of Microsoft by the European Union as a result of EU sanctions brought against Microsoft for violating anti-trust laws.
With respect to Windows 7 there are six main versions that have been released with four of the six aimed at the end user and consumer market, one version that is aimed at the advanced user / enthusiasts and small business user market and one version that is specifically designed for the corporate enterprise.
Windows 7 Starter is different than its Vista cousin Windows Vista Starter Edition. The Vista version was specifically developed for emerging nation use only where in the Windows 7 family that version is Windows 7 Home Basic which I will get to in a minute.
I recently covered Windows 7 Starter in another hub titled Windows 7 Starter Edition but very briefly, this edition of Windows 7 offers just the basic set of features for everyday casual computer users that just check email and surf the web and maybe write a document or a spreadsheet or two. It works well on systems with limited hardware and it is delivered on systems directly by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Windows 7 Starter Edition is not available for retail sale.
Windows 7 Starter Edition Features
Windows 7 Home Basic Edition Features
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Features
Windows 7 Professional Edition Features
Windows 7 Ultimate is a complete superset of all of the prior editions of Windows 7 and it completely mirrors the feature set of Enterprise Edition. Ultimate Edition is available for retail purchase and despite the fact that it could be domain joined in a corporate infrastructure it is currently supported through Microsoft support as a consumer version of Windows. This means that from the support lifecycle standpoint it will have five years of mainstream support and then retired without any additional support beyond that (provided a successor product ships on time and as expected).
A detailed listing of supported features for both Enterprise and Ultimate Editions is shown below and is an entire superset of all the downstream versions of Windows 7.
I am always interested in your feedback and hearing about other topics that you might like to read about so please feel free to contact me directly by email at Jason@Zandri.net
With Windows 2000 Professional which was built off of the NT kernel technology that grew from Windows NT, there was just that release of Windows 2000 with respect to a client operating system aimed at the corporate environment. There were three versions of Windows 2000 Server that were released but these were designated for servers and workstations over desktop or laptop use.
Windows XP released with a Home Version and a Professional Version with Home being targeted for the end user / consumer field and Professional being targeted for corporate environments.
When Windows Vista released there were a number of versions that were made available for both consumers and corporate customers.
The main releases for Vista were Vista Home Basic, Home Premium and Ultimate Edition for the end user / consumer and Business Edition and Enterprise Edition for corporate customers.
There were several other releases that were not for general sale and consumption. One example is the Windows Vista Starter Edition that was specifically developed for emerging nation use only.
There was also the Home Basic N version and a Business N version that was available within the European Union (EU) which was developed without Windows Media Player. This was required of Microsoft by the European Union as a result of EU sanctions brought against Microsoft for violating anti-trust laws.
With respect to Windows 7 there are six main versions that have been released with four of the six aimed at the end user and consumer market, one version that is aimed at the advanced user / enthusiasts and small business user market and one version that is specifically designed for the corporate enterprise.
Windows 7 Starter is different than its Vista cousin Windows Vista Starter Edition. The Vista version was specifically developed for emerging nation use only where in the Windows 7 family that version is Windows 7 Home Basic which I will get to in a minute.
I recently covered Windows 7 Starter in another hub titled Windows 7 Starter Edition but very briefly, this edition of Windows 7 offers just the basic set of features for everyday casual computer users that just check email and surf the web and maybe write a document or a spreadsheet or two. It works well on systems with limited hardware and it is delivered on systems directly by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Windows 7 Starter Edition is not available for retail sale.
Windows 7 Starter Edition Features
- Jump Lists
- Windows Search
- HomeGroup Join
- Windows Media Player
- Backup and restore
- Enhanced Media Playback
- Action Center
- Device Stage
- Home Media Streaming
- Bluetooth Support
- Fax and Scan
- Credential Manager
Windows 7 Home Basic Edition Features
- Jump Lists
- Windows Search
- HomeGroup Join
- Windows Media Player
- Backup and restore
- Enhanced Media Playback
- Action Center
- Device Stage
- Home Media Streaming
- Bluetooth Support
- Fax and Scan
- Credential Manager
- Taskbar Thumbnail Preview
- Fast User Switching
- Ad-hoc wireless networks
- Internet connection sharing
- Multi-Monitor Support
- Windows Mobility Center
Windows 7 Home Premium Edition Features
- Jump Lists
- Windows Search
- HomeGroup Join
- Windows Media Player
- Backup and restore
- Enhanced Media Playback
- Action Center
- Device Stage
- Home Media Streaming
- Bluetooth Support
- Fax and Scan
- Credential Manager
- Taskbar Thumbnail Preview
- Fast User Switching
- Ad-hoc wireless networks
- Internet connection sharing
- Multi-Monitor Support
- Windows Mobility Center
- Aero Glass
- Aero Background
- Windows Touch
- HomeGroup Create
- Windows Media Center
- Remote Media Streaming
- DVD Playback and authoring
- Snipping Tool
- Sticky Notes
- Windows Journal
- Windows Side Show
Windows 7 Professional Edition Features
- Jump Lists
- Windows Search
- HomeGroup Join
- Windows Media Player
- Backup and restore
- Enhanced Media Playback
- Action Center
- Device Stage
- Home Media Streaming
- Bluetooth Support
- Fax and Scan
- Credential Manager
- Taskbar Thumbnail Preview
- Fast User Switching
- Ad-hoc wireless networks
- Internet connection sharing
- Multi-Monitor Support
- Windows Mobility Center
- Aero Glass
- Aero Background
- Windows Touch
- HomeGroup Create
- Windows Media Center
- Remote Media Streaming
- DVD Playback and authoring
- Snipping Tool
- Sticky Notes
- Windows Journal
- Windows Side Show
- Domain join
- Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Location Aware Printing
- Group Policy
- Remote Desktop Host
- Advanced Back-up
- Windows XP Mode
- Windows Mobility Center Presentation Mode
- Offline Folders
Windows 7 Ultimate is a complete superset of all of the prior editions of Windows 7 and it completely mirrors the feature set of Enterprise Edition. Ultimate Edition is available for retail purchase and despite the fact that it could be domain joined in a corporate infrastructure it is currently supported through Microsoft support as a consumer version of Windows. This means that from the support lifecycle standpoint it will have five years of mainstream support and then retired without any additional support beyond that (provided a successor product ships on time and as expected).
A detailed listing of supported features for both Enterprise and Ultimate Editions is shown below and is an entire superset of all the downstream versions of Windows 7.
- Jump Lists
- Windows Search
- HomeGroup Join
- Windows Media Player
- Backup and restore
- Enhanced Media Playback
- Action Center
- Device Stage
- Home Media Streaming
- Bluetooth Support
- Fax and Scan
- Credential Manager
- Taskbar Thumbnail Preview
- Fast User Switching
- Ad-hoc wireless networks
- Internet connection sharing
- Multi-Monitor Support
- Windows Mobility Center
- Aero Glass
- Aero Background
- Windows Touch
- HomeGroup Create
- Windows Media Center
- Remote Media Streaming
- DVD Playback and authoring
- Snipping Tool
- Sticky Notes
- Windows Journal
- Windows Side Show
- Domain join
- Encrypting File System (EFS)
- Location Aware Printing
- Group Policy
- Remote Desktop Host
- Advanced Back-up
- Windows XP Mode
- Windows Mobility Center Presentation Mode
- Offline Folders
- BitLocker
- BitLocker To Go
- AppLocker
- Direct Access
- Branch Cache
- Multi-User Interface Language Packs
- Enterprise Search Scopes
- VDI Enhancements
- Boot from VHD
I am always interested in your feedback and hearing about other topics that you might like to read about so please feel free to contact me directly by email at Jason@Zandri.net
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