Vista - How many editions of Windows 7 will there be?

Microsoft still hasn't officially said how many versions of Windows 7 it will sell but, based on what we've seen so far, it looks like "many" is a safe bet. We do know that Windows 7 will be available in 32-bit and 64-bit flavors, and while not all of the editions have been officially confirmed, it is possible to read the tea leaves. Those who hope that Redmond will have a change of heart and go back to the ways of Windows XP will be disappointed.

First, the pre-beta that was given away to PDC 2008 attendees was an Ultimate Edition, and while this doesn't prove much in itself, it is realistic to expect an Ultimate Edition of Windows 7. This is strengthened by the Windows 7 Pre-release Privacy Supplement, which makes reference to an Ultimate Edition under the BitLocker Drive Encryption section: "BitLocker Drive Encryption (BitLocker) is available on computers running Windows 7 Enterprise Edition and Windows 7 Ultimate Edition."

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