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Windows 7 Beta Build 700 has been appeared in peer-to-peer networks. Torrents like Pirate Bay and Mininova has a distributive of Windows 7 Ultimate, size of 2.44 Gb for 32-bit Windows platforms. It must not be ruled out that Windows 7 will be shown at CES 2009 conference.

The first beta-version of the Windows 7 (wich is currently under construction) can be released in December 2008.

It is supposed that Windows 7 modifications will be demonstrated in October at the Professional Developers Conference (PDC) and at the Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in November 2008. Though testing starts in the middle of December at least. Some testers have already got M1 and M2 (Milestone) indexes of the Windows 7.

Besides managers of the Microsoft company in their E7 blog told that they were ready to start Windows Feedback Program for Windows 7 OS. They hope to get thousands of feedbacks to impove the Windows 7 OS.

According to the news Windows 7 will be available in 32- and 64-bit configurations and will go on sale in the end of the next year.

1. Windows Starter

Windows Vista Starter can be applied for computers with low configuration and for novice users.  This version is very similar to Vista Home Basic but works at 32-bit variant. Working with Windows Vista Starter users can open only 3 applications at once and connecting to the Internet you can not  use inbound connection network services.  Also there is no  FUS (fast users switch), aero style interface. So this version of Vista is the cheapest one.

2. Windows Vista Home Basis

This is a simple version of Vista family assigned for working only on one home PC.  It is a basis for all the rest Windows Vista versions. There is a Windows Firewall,  Windows Security Center;  wireless network technology; function to care for your children – parental controls; anti-spam and anti-spyware services; modified Movie Maker; a new program Photo Gallery and etc. There is no Aero graphical interface.  Windows Vista Home Basis is analogue to Windows XP Home Edition.

Windows Vista Home Basis gives you definetely high level of security for affordable price.

3. Windows Vista Home Premium

This version allows users to get access to all entertainment components such as Media Center, Media Center Extender, development of interactive multimedia applications for DVD, watching HDTV, films montage and  extended network possibilities.

4.  Windows Vista Business

Developed for companies and small business. It is stable, safe and secure version of Windows Vista.  Windows Vista Business allows to connect computers to the domain and control all services, work with third parties protocols (Netware, SNMP), and there is Encrypted File System. It is possible to connect your portable table PCs.

5. Windows Vista Enterprise

Optimized for big companies and enterprises. There are: Virtual PC office, MUI, Secure Startup. Windows Vista Enterprise can be spreaded via Software Assurance application and the following versions can be updated also via Software Assurance including your license.

6. Windows Vista Ultimate

It seems to be the best OS for users. So it includes all components from junior Windows Vista versions.