Most people don't realize that there were 6 versions of Windows XP. So when I say there are 6 versions of Windows Vista you may be surprised.
The six versions are:
· Starter (Not available in USA)
· Home Basic
· Home Premium
· Business
· Ultimate
· Enterprise
For most of our Clients only two versions need to be considered, Business and Ultimate. In fact the Business version will be what most Clients will use. The Business version is the replacement for Windows XP Professional. Similar to the XP home versions, the Vista home versions will not connect to a business network. The Home versions are also missing some other critical business functionality.
The Business version includes the following features:
Instant Search - A great new search process. Searches drives, emails, databases, etc extremely fast and easy to use.
Windows Photo Gallery - Manages photos much easier and better than ever before.
Internet Explorer 7 - Internet Explorer 6 does not run in Vista. I will post a separate article on IE7.
Windows Defender - Built in, auto-updating spyware protection.
Windows Aero Interface - A very cool new way to view and use windows on your desktop. You'll see this at our seminar.
Windows Tablet PC Functionality - Tablet PC functionality is built in to Vista. It was a separate version of Windows XP.
Built in fax and scanning functionality.
New backup and restore functionality.
The Ultimate version adds Windows Media Center functionality which was a separate version of Windows XP and some cool Vista add-ons.
Price wise Vista Business is the same price as XP Pro. It will be the version that comes on most new PCs purchased for business.
Vista Enterprise is another business version that may be applicable to Clients with a large number of workstations.
So there are six Windows Vista versions but most of our Clients only need to worry about one, the Business version. See, it's really not that bad!
Next, I'll review the various versions of Office 2007. That is a completely different animal!
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