Difference between Vista versions

[Bob]

Hi everyone:

I have a computer at home which I use for personal stuff (Office, web,
watching movies, music, etc) and occasionally use it for work (engineering
applications). From work, we are all given a brand new box of vista
Enterprise, which I have no idea what it does. Now, I just purchased a new
computer and I was wondering would any of the experts recommend me installing
this enterprise version or go and purchase a brand new vista home premium
version? I do plan on upgrading to windows 7 in the future. I appreciate
your suggestions.

Bob

 

[Eric]

Hi everyone:

I have a computer at home which I use for personal stuff (Office, web,
watching movies, music, etc) and occasionally use it for work (engineering
applications). From work, we are all given a brand new box of vista
Enterprise, which I have no idea what it does. Now, I just purchased a
new
computer and I was wondering would any of the experts recommend me
installing
this enterprise version or go and purchase a brand new vista home premium
version? I do plan on upgrading to windows 7 in the future. I appreciate
your suggestions.

Bob

Home Premium is fine for home use. You'll need Professional/Ultimate if you
connect it to an office network with a domain.
MS has a pricing plan where you can reserve a copy of Windows 7 now at
reduced prices.
Check places like Best Buy for purchasing packages where you can buy a new
PC now with Vista with a free or cheap option for upgrading to Windows 7
after it's release.
Unless your company, or some software you want to use, requires Windows 7
you most likely won't need to upgrade anytime soon. It's supposedly going
to be a significant improvement but so far I haven't heard of any features
in it which aren't in Vista.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi everyone:

I have a computer at home which I use for personal stuff (Office, web,
watching movies, music, etc) and occasionally use it for work (engineering
applications). From work, we are all given a brand new box of vista
Enterprise, which I have no idea what it does. Now, I just purchased a new
computer and I was wondering would any of the experts recommend me installing
this enterprise version or go and purchase a brand new vista home premium
version? I do plan on upgrading to windows 7 in the future. I appreciate
your suggestions.

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[Saucy]

Get Vista Home Premium [or Vista Business] unless you are somehow entitled
to run a copy of Enterprise on your new computer, then install Enterprise,
of course.

Paul Thurrott did up a page on Vista versions - just pick the one with the
features you want/need:

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/winvista_editions_final.asp

While you are at it, note that Windows 7 will be here soon and you will
probably want to install that when it arrives. Many stores are now offering
free upgrade coupons to Win 7 if you buy a computer now. Also be aware, if
you are just buying the software separate from the new computer, Win 7 can
be pre-ordered at deep discount:

http://community.winsupersite.com/b...participating-online-retailers-in-the-us.aspx

Also note the "Family Pack":

http://community.winsupersite.com/b...08/windows-7-family-pack-and-wau-pricing.aspx

Saucy