IF01153
Sort Out The Versions Of
Vista.
I showed you how to do a Clean Install with a Vista Upgrade DVD (IF01151).
The following will help you sort out which version you should buy.
Determining which version of Windows Vista to install can be a bit more
complex than it was with previous versions of Windows. Windows Vista will have
five editions:
• Windows Vista Home Basic.
This version of Vista provides basic operating system functionality. If you
don't need advanced features, such as Aero Glass, this is the choice for you.
Average home users will choose this version, although stepping up to Windows
Vista Home Premium will offer more functionality.
• Windows Vista Home Premium.
This version is sort of a cross between Windows XP Home and Windows XP
Professional. It offers much more functionality than the Vista Home Basic
edition and is probably the version that most average to advanced home users
will install.
• Windows Vista Business.
This version is comparable to Windows XP Professional. It offers standard
business functionality and will be a staple on the corporate desktop.
• Windows Vista Enterprise.
The Vista Enterprise version offers advanced functionality such as BitLocker
Drive Encryption for laptops, application compatibility tools, and
multi-language support.
• Windows Vista Ultimate.
The Vista Ultimate version combines the best of the home and business editions
into one feature-rich operating system. This version also includes the Windows
Media Center.
Let me know if you need anything else.
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