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Re: [LUG] Microsoft announce 6 versions of Windows 7

 


Rob Beard wrote:
> Hi folks,
> 
> Looks like Microsoft have announced 6 versions of Windows 7... 
> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02/04/windows_7_skus/
> 
> I was surprised (well not that much really) to find that Windows 7 Home 
> Basic is limited to running THREE applications at once!
> 
> It sounds like that limitation is in Windows Vista Home Basic too.  I 
> don't know what Microsoft are thinking, I mean they release a complete 
> pile of steaming bloatware and limit it to 3 applications?
> 
> I'm going to do some digging but if this is true then it's more 
> ammunition against the Beast of Redmond.
> 
> Rob
> 
Actually I think it's 'Starter' that limits you to three applications. 
Neither 'Starter' nor 'Basic' are going to be on sale here though - they're 
for selling cheap to emerging markets i.e. countries where Windows is not 
so dominant. 

Sam

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