Windows Vista Product Editions Revealed


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Windows Vista Starter Edition - $50

Windows Vista Home Basic Edition - $150

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition - $200

Windows Vista Professional Edition - $250

Windows Vista Small Business Edition - $250

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition - $300

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition - $500

Knowing you've got the coolest operating system available - PRICELESS

Some things money can't buy, for everything else, there's MasterCard :laugh:

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lol. Are these actual prices ? :unsure:

Do you see average users getting confused by the fact that there is a Windows 2003?  No, of course not.  It's not out there next to XP, just like the business versions won't be.

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Look through the forums here, there are plenty of people who think they need to use 2003 and then wonder why their stuff doesn't work.

QUOTE(Jeremy1 @ Sep 10 2005, 14:41)

Do you see average users getting confused by the fact that there is a Windows 2003?  No, of course not.  It's not out there next to XP, just like the business versions won't be.

Look through the forums here, there are plenty of people who think they need to use 2003 and then wonder why their stuff doesn't work.

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lmao It's true... :rofl:

To reiterate the mood of this thread, 7 versions?? :blink: wtf! i mean 3 maybe 4 is enough but 7? i will get the cheapest verision that allows remote desktop for sure the other stuff i will just have to see if its even needed.

and an ultimate edition?? i can't wait till microsoft creates a new sku for 'Vista: The Collector's Edition.' :rofl:

I am sure the most pirated version would be Vista Ultimate ;) .... hope we testers get a free link the same way like they did for XP x64

and when MS said the price would start around $99 i am sure they meant it for VISTA Starter edition

Ultimate n Pro might be around $200 mark

Windows Vista Starter Edition - $50

Windows Vista Home Basic Edition - $150

Windows Vista Home Premium Edition - $200

Windows Vista Professional Edition - $250

Windows Vista Small Business Edition - $250

Windows Vista Enterprise Edition - $300

Windows Vista Ultimate Edition - $500

Windows Vista Ultimate Ultimate Crazy Get Jiggy With It Professional Media Center And Funky Fresh Grand Edition with Gold Teeth and Spinners - Free (From P2P).

:whistle:

Wow... Thats quite a lot of versions. I'm sure most people will be running pirated copies of Ultimate, though we'll have to see what Microsoft will try to do to keep pirates from cracking it. If I had to purchase a version, I'd most likely go with Home Premium, unless of course my campus provides me with a Pro version due to the fact that I'm going into Computer Programming.

And no wonder people warez windows... jesus, I eman just to get the gaming side you have to pay for the ultimate edition?

Stupid

Hojme Premium is aimed at the home sector with kids and profficient home users right, well what made them forget that the average home user with kids and teens will want to have the gaming side?

Now THAT is confusing.

Will PC manufacturers like Dell offer all their machines with Windows "Vista" Home Basic Edition? Which might not even have something like "WIFI AUTO-CONFIG"?

They'll probably make you pay a small "premium" for the "Premium" edition (lol) which will probably be the equivalent of Windows XP Home Edition today.. and yet you'll likely have to pay more for the "better" versions if you want more features.

And the Starter Edition thing is just crap. Limited to 3 windows or applications?? Um hello that doesnt make much sense.

I am sure the most pirated version would be Vista Ultimate ;) .... hope we testers get a free link the same way like they did for XP x64

and when MS said the price would start around $99 i am sure they meant it for VISTA Starter edition

Ultimate n Pro might be around $200 mark

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Lol next thing they will say is only unlitmate supports x64! plus i still want to see a microsoft link to this! because ms relases everything on there site at same time as they make it public!

A lot of the stuff they're adding to it simply won't be available to people who pirate, like the free downloads or "Clubs" or preferred support.  Very good move.  :yes:

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You are kidding right?

Remember that whole Windows validation thing for downloads? Pirate copy of XP right here. I didnt even have to download any additional hacks/patches/pirate my XP further. I downloaded everything I wanted with Windows Update saying my PC was legit :sleep: :rolleyes: Yep MS does real good wasting all that money on the battle against pirates. Face it; Pirates will NEVER be stopped. If its made it can be unmade. Not a very SMART move.

You are kidding right?

Remember that whole Windows validation thing for downloads? Pirate copy of XP right here. I didnt even have to download any additional hacks/patches/pirate my XP further. I downloaded everything I wanted with Windows Update saying my PC was legit :sleep:  :rolleyes: Yep MS does real good wasting all that money on the battle against pirates. Face it; Pirates will NEVER be stopped. If its made it can be unmade. Not a very SMART move.

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WGA is a validation tool, not a subscription. I don't know of many Microsoft subscriptions, such as MSN Premium, being hacked.

WTF is WGA? I've heard of WPA, but not WGA.

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Windows Genuine Advantage, used to check your eligibility to download certain products from microsoft.

I dont see a problem, hopefully we'll get a great education discount again for Longhorn.

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