Windows Vista Editions

As with earlier versions of Windows, Microsoft has released several different versions (also known as Stock Keeping Units, or SKUs) of Windows Vista to meet the needs of different types of customers, as detailed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Windows Vista Offerings by Customer Segment

For Consumers

For Small Businesses

For Medium to Large Businesses

For Emerging Markets

Windows Vista Ultimate

Windows Vista Ultimate

Windows Vista Enterprise

Windows Vista Starter

Windows Vista Home Premium

Windows Vista Business

Windows Vista Business

 

Windows Vista Home Basic

 

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Package for Software Assurance

 

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