Microsoft Considering Country Specific Editions Of Windows 7
Martin | Nov 24, 2008 | Comments 1
Many Windows Vista users feel that Microsoft did release to many different editions of the operating system which made it harder for consumers to pick the right product. Even though not all editions were available to anyone it still meant that consumers had the choice among several Windows Vista editions from Windows Vista Basic to Windows Vista Ultimate.
Microsoft on the other hand does not seem to be bothered as much as the consumers are. German news mag Winfuture is reporting that Microsoft is considering to sell country specific editions of Windows 7 in order to make it easier for them to pick the right product. A customer from Germany or France would then buy Windows 7 editions that have been translated to his language. According to the magazine this is just one possible line of thought.
First reactions are quite negative though because it would increase the Windows 7 editions tremendously. The computer magazine is also reporting that Microsoft is having plans to rename some of the editions of Windows 7 to make it easier for consumers to distinguish between the editions. A strong rumor is the reintroduction of a professional edition of Windows 7.
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There are only 3 editions necessary: Home, Business and Ultimate (which combines the first 2). Like Vista, they will all be on the same DVD, where a user could choose specific editions to install. Country-specific editions are totally unnecessary – I’m in China, but wouldn’t want to use Chinese for interface. Windows 7 should just adopt the Vista Ultimate language pack and that’s it.