Windows 8, is the next version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, netbooks, tablet PCs, servers, and media center PCs.
Windows To Go, windows mode/version to run from a USB flash drive and USB external Hard Drive.
Windows 7, for home and business desktops and portable computers
Windows 7 Starter A variant for developing countries and netbooks, in which the Aero theme is not included, nor 64-bit compatibility. This edition is to be available pre-installed on computers through system integrators or computer manufacturers.
Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Basic is available in emerging markets such as Brazil, People's Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, and Thailand. It will not be available in countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Some Aero options are excluded along with several new features.
Windows 7 Home Premium This edition contains features aimed at the home market segment, such as
Windows Media Center, Windows Aero and touch-screen controls.
Windows 7 Professional This edition is targeted toward enthusiasts and small business users. It includes all the features of Windows 7 Home Premium, and adds the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain. Additional features include operating as a Remote Desktop server, location aware printing, Encrypting File System, Presentation Mode and Windows XP Mode.
Windows 7 Enterprise (Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7600) This edition targets the enterprise segment of the market and is sold through volume licensing to companies which have Software Assurance contract with Microsoft. Additional features include support for Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packages, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and UNIX application-support. Not available through retail or OEM channels, this edition is distributed through Microsoft Software Assurance (SA). As a result it includes several SA-only benefits, including a license allowing the running of multiple virtual machines, and activation via VLK.
Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Ultimate contains the same features as Windows 7 Enterprise, but unlike that edition it will be available to home users on an individual license basis. Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional users are able to upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate for a fee using Windows Anytime Upgrade if they wish to do so. Unlike Windows Vista Ultimate, the Windows 7 Ultimate edition will not include the Windows Ultimate Extras feature or any exclusive features. (6.1.7600) Observe the existence of versions that is locked out from activation in some countries.
Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601.17514)
Windows Server 2008 R2 for servers.
Windows Web Server 2008 R2
Windows Storage Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Edition
Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 for high Performance supercomputers
Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601.17514)
Windows Mobile 6.5 for smartphones
Windows Phone 7 for smartphones
Windows Home Server Announced at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Windows Home Server is intended to be a solution for homes with multiple connected PCs to offer file sharing, automated backups, and remote access.
Windows XP Embedded, for embedded systems requiring parts of the Windows XP infrastructure
Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs, a low-end version of Windows XP that is intended to be a thin-client that works with older hardware.
Windows Embedded CE 6.0, for embedded systems (not based on the Windows NT kernel)
Windows Mobile 6.1 for smartphones and PDAs
Windows Server 2008 for servers.
Windows Web Server 2008
Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition (Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2)
Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition (Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1)
Windows Server 2008 Datacenter Edition
Windows Storage Server 2008
Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Codenamed "Cougar") for small businesses
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Codenamed "Centro") for medium-sized businesses[1]
Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems
Windows HPC Server 2008 for high Performance supercomputers
Windows Server Foundation 2008
Windows Vista, for home and business desktops and portable computers
Windows Vista Starter Similar to Windows XP Starter Edition, this edition was limited to emerging markets such as Colombia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia, mainly to offer a legal alternative to using unauthorized copies. It was not be available in the United States, Canada, Europe, or Australia.
Windows Vista Home Basic Similar to Windows XP Home Edition, Home Basic was intended for budget users not requiring advanced media support for home use. The Windows Aero theme with translucent effects was not be included with this edition.
Windows Vista Home Premium Like Windows XP Media Center Edition, this edition did support more advanced multimedia and entertainment authoring, premium games, mobile and tablet PC support, Network Projector, Windows Aero, Touch Screen, and auxiliary display (via Windows Side Show) support.
Windows Vista Business This edition was aimed at the business market. It includes advanced network and security features, whilst excluding entertainment features.
Windows Vista Enterprise (Microsoft Windows NT 6.0.6000.0) This edition was aimed at the enterprise segment of the market, and is a superset of the Business edition. Additional features include multilingual user interface support, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and UNIX application support. This edition was not be available through retail or OEM channels
Windows Vista Ultimate This edition combines all the features of the Home Premium and Enterprise editions, a game performance tweaker (WinSAT), and "Ultimate Extras".
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