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By: Condensed Knowledge – June 14, 2009 – Lists - Raoul Pop

Condensed Knowledge – June 14, 2009 – Lists - Raoul Pop — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 09:31:08 +0000

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One Windows 7, Indivisible? | Technologizer :Computing Guy — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 22:25:38 +0000

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By: Sidney VanNess

Sidney VanNess — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:42:38 +0000

It would be interesting to understand the numbers behind this. One would certainly think this is a decision MS has made based on a rather large set of economic data. Still, I would think the incremental marketing cost is potentially significant. Surely someone has published some of this data.

By: JDoors

JDoors — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:32:28 +0000

I have to question the experience of anyone who suggests Windows could successfully be sold in a one-size-fits-all version (with the additional complication of still providing the different versions, but you can’t get what you need until AFTER you initially obtain the one-size-fits-all version). I would suspect someone thinking like that has had extremely limited exposure to different computing markets and needs. Come on out of your cubicle.

By: Jerad H

Jerad H — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:53:36 +0000

“Microsoft got this right with Windows XP, which came in two reasonably easy-to-distinguish variants: Home and Pro.”

Don’t forget that XP also had Tablet PC Edition and Media Center Edition, though not initially.

Windows 7 has Home Premium and Professional. That’s all that people should be concerned about. Ultimate will also appeal to users, but I think it’s the version that will cause the most confusion.