Networking...

Ok time for new computer. And dilema is PC or Mac?
I am kind a tempted to try new Windows 7, but also reluctant as my friends were shoutting in my ear " GET A MAC" whenever I had problems with my Vista.
 So Microsoft wants you to pick from among six different versions of the software, because one just wouldn’t do. So, which one should I use…


I did a little research and here is for you guys, before you decide to use this new OS, you've got to decide which version of it best suits your needs. In total (and so far), there are six different versions of this program, each one slightly different from the next. Each one of these different types of Windows 7 will offer a certain package of features.


The versions are: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise. However, unless you know what each version does and what it has to offer, those names just don't mean much.

Which Windows 7 should you be using? Take a closer look at each version before you decide -- and take a look at the features this OS has to offer.Make sure you're getting what you want with the version you choose. Windows 7 has a lot to offer, but not all versions of the software are going to give you everything you're looking to get out of your new operating system.

Windows 7 Starter


Designed mostly for low-end network devices, Windows 7 Starter is perhaps the most basic version of this OS. You will find that you're unable to run more than three programs at once when you're using this version of the software. It also does not provide complete mobility capabilities, nor does it offer HomeGroup.
Limited to specific types of hardware, Starter is only installed on OEM-specific machines and is generally available in emerging markets only. Very few if any computers in the US will have it (you might find it on some netbooks), so for the most part, US users won't even have the option of using Starter.

Windows 7 Home Basic

Also only available in emerging markets, Home Basic does not allow users to share Internet connections and contains no Aero enhancements. There are also no live thumbnail previews available in this version of Windows 7. You can't get Home Basic in the US, Western Europe, Japan or several other countries.

What does that mean for you? If you live in those countries, you don't even need to consider the Home Basic version. That starts to make things a little bit easier when you're choosing a new version of the OS.

Windows 7 Home Premium

Unlike the first two versions mentioned previously, Home Premium is indeed available worldwide and can be purchased by US buyers. With this version of the software, you'll get Aero enhancements, multitouch functionality, media- and movie-playing and DVD-burning. You can also create home network groups with Home Premium.

Windows 7 Professional


Windows 7 Professional is also available worldwide, offering advanced networking features for multiple users. Domain join, advanced backup, offline folders, location-aware printing and a Mobility Center are some of the highlights of this version.
Presentation Mode also offers an extra perk in Professional. This version of the software is more or less intended for small businesses.

Windows 7 Enterprise

Also available to worldwide Microsoft users, Windows 7 includes features like branch cache, BitLocker, DirectAccess and AppLocker. This gives you a lot of security features to enjoy, if safety is your goal when looking for a new OS.

Windows 7 Ultimate

Available through volume licensing only, Windows 7 Ultimate offers absolutely everything, as the name would suggest. With the Ultimate version of the software, you'll have all the security, networking options and other extras that this OS has to offer.