Vista Versions

Microsoft describes the versions of Vista as follows. Duke suggests carefully comparing features before deciding what will work best for you and your department. For an in-depth feature comparison of each version please visit Microsoft's website.

Home Basic: Windows Vista Home Basic is ideal for homes with basic computing needs like email, browsing the Internet, and viewing photos. Easy to set up and maintain, it enables you to quickly find what you're looking for on your PC and the Internet, while providing a more secure environment to help protect you from an unpredictable world.

Home Premium : Windows Vista Home Premium is the preferred edition for home desktop and mobile PCs. It provides a breakthrough design that brings your world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment, and security you need from your PC at home or on the go.

Business: Windows Vista Business is the first edition of Windows designed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses. You'll spend less time on technology support-related issues – so you can spend more time making your business successful. Windows Vista Business is the definitive choice for your business today and tomorrow.

Enterprise: OEM manufacturers such as Dell and Lenovo will not be offering this edition as a standard option. IT departments interested in using Enterprise should work with Microsoft directly. Individual users should be choosing from the other four options.

Ultimate: Windows Vista Ultimate is the choice for those who want to have it all. Easily shift between the worlds of productivity and play with the most complete edition of Windows Vista. Ultimate provides the power, security, and mobility features needed for work, and all the entertainment features that you want for fun.