Windows Vista

The Editions (from Microsoft.com)

Microsoft Windows Vista is designed to dramatically improve the computing experience of every kind of PC user—from people at home who use their PCs for simple web browsing, to business people who must organize and act on large volumes of data, to scientists who routinely perform complex mathematical analysis. To make sure that everyone has an offering tailored to meet their specific needs, Microsoft will deliver five different editions of Windows Vista. Each edition is focused on the needs of a specific type of person. Large, global organizations with complex IT infrastructures should consider Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (available by licencing only).

	Home Basic	Home Premium	Business	Ultimate
Most secure Windows ever with Windows Defender and Windows Firewall	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Quickly find what you need with Instant Search and Windows Internet Explorer 7	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Elegant Windows Aero desktop experience with Windows Flip 3D navigation		Yes	Yes	Yes
Best choice for laptops with enhanced Windows Mobility Center and Tablet PC support		Yes	Yes	Yes
Collaborate and share documents with Windows Meeting Space		Yes	Yes	Yes
Experience photos and entertainment in your living room with Windows Media Center		Yes		Yes
Enjoy Windows Media Center on TVs throughout your home with Xbox 360™ and other devices		Yes		Yes
Help protect against hardware failure with advanced business backup features			Yes	Yes
Business networking and Remote Desktop for easier connectivity			Yes	Yes
Better protect your data against loss or theft with Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption				Yes