Unless you have been living underground for the past 12 months, you will be aware that today is the launch day for Microsoft Windows Vista, the latest opperating system for PCs.
If you know which version you want, all of the stores below should be able to supply you with Vista from today
If you are still not quite sure which version you need, read on to find out a little more about the different Vistas.
Microsoft
have created several versions to cater to indiviual needs. If you just want the basics, then Vista Home Basic is for you, but if you want all the whistles and bells then you need to pay a little more, and choose one of the more feature packed versions.
Windows Vista Ultimate is the
choice for those who want to have it all. Easily shift between the
worlds of productivity and play with the most complete edition of
Windows Vista. Ultimate provides the power, security, and mobility
features needed for work, and all the entertainment features that you
want for fun.
Windows Vista Home Premium
is the preferred edition for home desktop and mobile PCs. It provides a
breakthrough design that brings your world into sharper focus while
delivering the productivity, entertainment, and security you need from
your PC at home or on the go.
Windows Vista Home Basic is
ideal for homes with basic computing needs like e-mail, browsing the
Internet, and viewing photos. Easy to set up and maintain, it enables
you to quickly find what you're looking for on your PC and the
Internet, while providing a more secure environment to help protect you
from an unpredictable world.
Windows Vista Business is the
first edition of Windows designed specifically to meet the needs of
small businesses. You'll spend less time on technology support-related
issues—so you can spend more time making your business successful.
Windows Vista Business is the definitive choice for your business today
and tomorrow.
Microsoft have also done an Enterprise version, but this is designed to significantly
lower IT costs and risks, Windows Vista Enterprise meets the needs of
large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures. So its not really a consumer product.
Ultimate
