Windows 7 Choices Still Too Confusing

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If Microsoft actually cared what people wanted they would offer Win XP -- I'd prefer that to Vista or any should-be-beta software they are rushing to sell.

Another Info World Reader, but Email Galen of NY 12:34AM February 04, 2009

To make the choice easy, they should offer Windows 7 Basic, Premium, Professional, Small Business, Corporate, and Windows XP.
I might even pass on Windows 7 and wait for the much anticipated Windows Blivet, which is rumored to be full of stuff.

Luther of IL 11:21PM February 03, 2009

I think Microsoft should add another flavor just to complete the set of choices for Windows "7" ;-)

Ash of CA 7:34PM February 03, 2009

Forget about "Home Premium," "Professional," and "Ultimate." How about "Actually Functional."

Mike of MI 7:04PM February 03, 2009

Its pretty simple. Most consumer will make a decision between Home Premium and Professional with a few going towards Ultimate. Enterprise will only be sold in Volume licensing. Home Basic will be marketed towards netbooks and emerging markets, and Starter will be for emerging markets.

Matthew Arkin of FL 6:46PM February 03, 2009