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Microsoft Windows 7 to Have Multiple Versions
Tech Blog —
... The above screenshot, taken in Windows 7 beta 7025, shows that the operating system will have multiple versions -- including Starter and Ultimate. Unfortunately, there's no word yet on what each will contain.
It goes without saying that while we knew this was a possibility, we've been seriously wishing against it. We hope these are fake, but seriously Microsoft...don't even think about this.
[via Engadget]
Windows 7 beta deadline extended into February
T3.com All —
... Premium, Business and Ultimate versions of the next operating system. It wouldn t be a huge surprise to find Microsoft repeating this strategy, but there s an equally strong possibility that this is a hoax too, so season this rumour with your usual amount of scepticism salt. Anyone who still wants to get a look at the Windows 7 beta now has until February 10 th to start downloading, and until February 12 th to finish it off. Link : Microsoft (via TechRadar and Engadget ) Related links: [image]
Linkpost | 1.26.2009
TechBlog —
... - There's not much in for the enterprise, and what there is may require use of the latest version of Windows Server. • Multiple Windows 7 versions coming? Say it ain't so! - Actually, that looks about right. Sadly. • ...
Windows 7 gets schitzophrenic, multiple personalities emerge
Tech Digest —
... . I'm a big fan myself - I've got it installed on a laptop that struggled with Vista, and it runs like a dream. It remains to be seen exactly how cut-down the 'Home' versions will end up being, and if unlike Vista, the Ultimate edition is worth the extra cash. (via Engadget, image courtesy of regular commenter ...
Multiple versions of Windows 7 not new to beta build 7025
Download Squad —
... Our chums at Engadget ran a quickie yesterday about multiple versions of Windows "finally appearing" in the recent build 7025 screenshots. Sorry boys, but they've been there all along. ...
Windows 7 going down the Windows Vista path with multiple versions?
Boing Boing Gadgets —
The latest beta of Windows 7 supposedly contains this scary little screen hinting at numerous packages of Microsoft's upcoming OS. There are fewer variations to confuse consumers than Windows Vista, let alone Rob's doomsaying parody... but come on, Microsoft. This is still four more flavors of Windows 7 than you should be selling.
[via PC Beta via Engadget]
How Many Versions Of Windows 7 Will There Be? (MSFT)
Silicon Alley Insider —
... So will Microsoft repeat the same mistake with Windows 7? We hope not -- but this screenshot from Engadget has us scared history may repeat itself. ...
Windows 7 gets schizophrenic, multiple personalities emerge
Tech Digest —
... . I'm a big fan myself - I've got it installed on a laptop that struggled with Vista, and it runs like a dream. It remains to be seen exactly how cut-down the 'Home' versions will end up being, and if unlike Vista, the Ultimate edition is worth the extra cash. (via Engadget, image courtesy of regular commenter ...
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