Technical Terms & The Types Of Windows 7

Maybe you're familiar with Windows 7, but still there are some terms and types of Windows 7 is not yet understood. For that I will describe a variety of Windows 7 on the market :

1. Windows 7 Based License 

1. Windows 7 Retail

    This version is often called FPP (Full Package Product). Sold in the form of a box of DVD isntaler Windows 7 and COA certificate (which contains the hologram sticker serial number as proof of authenticity). Serial Number Windows 7 RETAIL version can be used repeatedly (on the same computer) if the computer must be reinstalled.

2. Windows 7 OEM

    Windows 7 OEM version is usually already installed when we bought a new computer. There also are sold in DVD format, but not with as good a box RETAIL version. There is a COA certificate and serial number as a sign of the authenticity of Windows 7. The weakness of this version is the Serial Number can only be used once.

3. Windows 7 MSDN (Microsoft Developer Network)

    Windows 7  MSDN only be sold to corporate software developers. Windows has the same content and features with the version in the market, only this version is not for sale.

4. Windows 7 Volume Lincense

    This version is sold to companies rather than software developers. Usually purchased in large quantities for the needs of the office computer

 

2. Windows 7 Based Version 

1. N ("N" stands for "Not with Windows Media Player")

    Appear because Microsoft lost a court in 2005 with the European Antitrust Commission is demanding that Windows sales are not included with Windows Media Player. Microsoft lost because they monopolize the sales of Windows with Media Player Winodws, then issued and sold only version of N specific European markets.

2. E ("E" stands for "Not with Internet Explorer 8") 

   Appear because Microsoft lost a court in 2009 with the European Antitrust Commission is demanding that Windows sales are not included with Internet Explorer 8. Microsoft lost because they monopolize the sales of Windows with Internet Exloprer 8, then the E version was issued and sold only to European markets.

3. K and KN ("K" and "KN" stands for "Korean")

    Again, Microsoft lost a court in 2006, this time Microsoft's deal with the Korean Fair Trade Commission demanding that Windows sales are not included with Windows Media Player and Windows Messenger. Microsoft considered to have monopolized sales of Windows and the 2 software, then issued Version K and KN are only sold in Korea.
    For other countries it is still using the standard version.

3. Windows 7 Based Edition  

1. Starter

    Targeted for the entire world, usually already installed when I purchased a new computer. Key features for this version is the Taskbar, Jump lists, Windows Media Player, Backup & Restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play to, Scan and Fax your simple game.
    The weakness of this version is no Aero glass, various modifications desktop features, touch windows, media center, live thumbnail previews, home group creation, there is no multi language, 2 GB maximum RAM and 64bit versions are not available.
    When using the Starter version that users can not replace a desktop background. Users also can only run 3 programs at once, but this limitation has been removed and replaced with a maximum of 2 GB of RAM.

2. Home Basic

    This version is targeted to specific regions such as Indonesia. The main feature of this version is the Multiple monitors, fast user switching (switch user), desktop wallpaper, desktop windows manager, network printing, Internet connection sharing, some windows aero.
    The weakness of this version is not able to create new Homegroup, not included DVD decoder (MPEG-2 and Dolby Digital), without multi-touch, premium games, Windows Media Center, there is no Multi-language, support Windows Aero is not full.

3. Home Premium
    Targeted to users around the world. The main feature of this version is the Aero Glass, Aero Background, Windows Touch, Making Home a new group, the Media Center, DVD playback and manufacture, premium games and Mobility Center.
    The weakness of this version is not able to join the Domain, Remote Desktop host, backup from the network, the Encryption File System, Offline Folders.
 

4. Proffesional
    Designed for the expert in the field of IT. The main feature of this version is Windows XP Mode, Domain Join, Remote desktop host, location-aware printing, mobility center, presentation mode, the offline folders.
    The weakness of this version is the lack of BitLocker, BitLocker Togo, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI Language Pack, booting from VHD.
    Advantages of the Professional version is similar to the Ultimate version, the outline only BitLocker functionality is removed.

5. Enterprise
    This version is designed for the business or a company with a Volume License. The main feature of this version is BitLocker, BitLocker To Go, AppLocker, Direct Access, Branche Cache, MUI language packs, boot from VHD.

6. Ultimate
    Designed for computer users who want all the features of Windows 7. This version has all features from previous versions, you could say Windows 7 Ultimate version is the most complete version.

4. Windows 7 Based Processor Architecture 

There are 2 kinds of Windows 7 based processor, which is 32 Bit and 64 Bit. For Windows 7 32 Bit can only use a maximum of 4GB of RAM, while the 64 Bit versions can use the RAM with a size larger.

5. Windows 7 Based Versions Release 

1. Pre-Alpha
    The first version came out and many features are not yet available / bugs.

2. Alpha
    Improved versions of the Pre-Alpha version and tested by the tester or developers but not to be tested by end-users.

3. Beta
    Alpha version that has passed testing and has many improvements from version Alpha. This version can be tested by the tester or developers and also by end-users.

4. RC (Release Candidate)
    Is the final version after experiencing a lot of improvements and many tested by the testers, developers and end-users.

5. RTM (Release to Manufacturing or Release to Marketing)
    Version that has been qualified end of a software and ready to be marketed widely to the end-user. The most perfect version of the previous versions.

Hopefully this article can be useful and add your insight, thanks.

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