DigitalN. Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 wow, Starter is totally stupid. right now I have like 9 apps running, and my MOM uses more at once. seriously, how totally useless. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEVER85 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'll probably look into Business myself. I'm not too much of a gamer, yet I don't want to be limited to the Home branch. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
one321 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Let's just hope all software manufacturers get into gear with 64bit support! They have to to survive in a Vista world. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZTrang Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 DigitalN. said: wow, Starter is totally stupid. right now I have like 9 apps running, and my MOM uses more at once. seriously, how totally useless. The Starter edition is NOT a normal edition - it's a cheap version for sale in third-world countries were piracy is rampant. No normal user would get Starter edition, and they're not intended to. As for me, I'd probably go for Business, but that "game performance tweaker" is enticing; I think my purchase decision will hinge on whether that feature is really worth anything. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 flightmike1 said: So basically this is the list of what you can actually buy with all the crap cleaned out. You need to take Enterprise off your list. Regular customers won't be able to buy it, it'll only be available through Software Assurance volume licensing. So really, there are only four versions of Vista that consumers will need to worry about. I think the biggest confusion will be between Home Basic and Home Premium. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223673 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mprime Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Remember people, the Vista DVD will contain all of the versions on it. You need only the key appropriate for the version you want to install that version. But it is rather silly to deny users the full features of the OS. It only promotes two things, warez and just sticking to XP. :yes: It seems MS is going the route of Mac via the OS. I hope its' not the trend.... :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_C Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 DigitalN. said: wow, Starter is totally stupid. right now I have like 9 apps running, and my MOM uses more at once. seriously, how totally useless. On the computers starter will be running on it is probably a reasonable limit. Jeremy1 said: You need to take Enterprise off your list. Regular customers won't be able to buy it, it'll only be available through Software Assurance volume licensing. So really, there are only four versions of Vista that consumers will need to worry about. I think the biggest confusion will be between Home Basic and Home Premium. Oops, too late to edit but you are right. :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo11883 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Ultimate for me! :) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223705 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted February 21, 2006 Veteran Share Posted February 21, 2006 Don't bother counting Starter Edition. Most people don't even know that there is a Windows XP Starter Edition. You'll almost certainly never see it sold in the US or EU. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223717 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code.Red Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Ultimate, that Game Performance Tweaker sounds interesting... Of course, who would want their Windows with less features? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223752 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koolslacker Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Ultimate Edition for me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It depends completely on the pricing... Ultimate would be ideal but I have a feeling it's going to be a stupid price. I'll probably end up with Home or Home Premium. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Well.... Ultimate is totally 4 ME :yes: :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernatch Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 NI3NOR said: /Me go with ultimate... As I am a true POWER USER and Geek I can't stance to work on the minor editions... Just to think about having a "HOME" Windows make me sick... :blink: it's called neuroticism Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamerZ Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I think I will be getting Windows Vista Business. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahfunaki Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I'll prob get the ultimate also... I'd hate to miss out on anything... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePitt Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I wonder if I even need one. Probably... Not :p :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587223801 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malisk Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Rob.Baker said: This edition is for the Europeans as they have antitrust rulings against Microsoft which does not allow the player to be bundled. Keep in mind that all those "N" editions isn't that available in Europe though, since they're basically not sold anywhere, separate or as OEM copies. I guess barely anyone want to sell them, and we aren't obliged to use these versions either. They're only found in Europe (somewhere hidden in a dark corner) though, but they can just as well be ignored as you'll likely not find them even if you tried to. :s Quote Windows Vista Ultimate - This one is going to be the most expensive, most feature-packed, and perhaps the most pirated edition of Vista. It’ll include new and unique features such as Game Performance Tweaker, Podcast creation utility, online “Club” services and privileged product support. This edition will be perfect for Windows fanboys. Hmm... I hope MS allows selection of features at install time, as just because you'd like a performance tweaker doesn't mean you want online club services and a podcast creation utility. The bloat could become a problem in Ultimate. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224134 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexus- Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Shannon said: They just had to include the Game Performace Tweaker in the most expensive version, didn't they? real geeks do it by hand :sleep: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224165 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_C Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Jugalator said: Hmm... I hope MS allows selection of features at install time, as just because you'd like a performance tweaker doesn't mean you want online club services and a podcast creation utility. The bloat could become a problem in Ultimate. nLite does that and plenty more anyway so it's not an issue for me. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xfodder Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 how much are 'home' licenses?? have they announced that yet ? ill be getting ultimate, because im a geek who needs the most expensive version so i can show off to my geek friends... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224232 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pox Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 hmmn... i've liked some of the beta features so far... this 'ultimate' seems like a great reason to go digging through the first edition of the MSDN shipment of CDs after its released... muahahaha, i love having a dad who gets the MSDN enterprise kit :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDisneyMagic Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 Will the ultimate edition have all of the features as the business edition such as being able to connect to a domain? Or would I have to have the business edition to connect to a domain? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopyaedoff Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I will be getting the 1337 |-|4><0|` E<|1|-10|\| :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Ark Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 (edited) Apparently, they are trying to make it a convenience by including more versions so that users can save a little money and choose exactly what they want. But having fixed many computers for people, 6 versions sounds like its going to hurt Microsoft. When I go to fix computers, people usually have 95 or 98. I ask them to upgrade to XP. A couple days later, I get back a call asking me if they should get Home or Pro and there is a 20 min discussion why they should get Home or Pro. 6 versions is just going to confuse the average user more than they need to. They are gonna have 6 versions of Vista sitting in front of them and I bet that they are not going to know which is the best for them right away. I dont wanna be on the phone for an hour! Edited February 21, 2006 by Λяκ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/434919-windows-vista-8-versions-explained/page/2/#findComment-587224495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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