In the above list, each successive number builds on features of the
previous edition or SKU. This is an improvement over Vista where the
inclusion of the Media Center was confusing.
Minimum requirements for Windows 7 are the same, or slightly less than
with Vista; this is the first time a new Microsoft operating system has not
required more memory or CPU power.
'E' numbers In Europe you may well see Windows
7E, where 'E' means an edition without IE 8 built-in. This is due to
anti-competition wrangling. If you like IE 8 then simply download from
Microsoft's site and then install the correct version for your hardware.
Costs of Full-package Windows 7 - Available from October 2009
Windows 7 Home Premium: $199.99
Windows 7 Professional: $299.99
Windows 7 Ultimate: $319.99
Costs for a Windows 7 Upgrade from XP
Home Premium: $119.99
Windows 7 Professional: $199.99
Windows 7 Ultimate: $219.99
Guy
Recommends: The Free Config Generator
Solarwinds' Config Generator is a free tool, which puts you in charge of
controlling changes to network routers and other SNMP devices.
Boost your network performance by activating network device features
you've already paid for.
Guy says that for newbies the biggest benefit of this free tool is that
it will provide the impetus for you to learn more about configuring the SNMP
service with its 'Traps' and 'Communities'.
Getting started with Windows 8 really was a straightforward operation.
I chose to over-write a Windows 7 laptop, the benefit was that I could keep
the old machine name and other settings.
See more on my Windows 8 Install.
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