Windows 7 to have six versions?

Windows 7 to have six versions?

Engadget has reported that Windows 7 when it is released would have as many as six separate editions.

These versions are:

Windows 7 Starter,
Windows 7 Home Basic,
Windows 7 Home Premium,
Windows 7 Professional,
Windows 7 Enterprise,
Windows 7 Ultimate

This is pretty similar to the Windows Vista lineup.

Windows 7 Starter is aimed at the ultra low budget market and it would only allow the users to run three applications simultaneously.

Windows 7 Home Basic is likely to be targeted in emerging markets.

Windows 7 Home Premium would be the primary edition for the consumer market.

Windows 7 Professional would be targeted at the corporate customers.

Windows 7 Enterprise would be for corporations as well and would have some additional features.

Windows 7 Ultimate would be for consumer market who wants the best of both worlds.

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