I'm willing to bet that if you asked most Windows Vista Ultimate users how often they use BitLocker, they'll wonder what you're talking about.Īlthough it's nice to see Microsoft supporting multiple languages for those more comfortable computing in their first language, a relatively small subset of the market will actually want such a feature. BitLocker was included in Windows Vista Ultimate. A press release Microsoft sent to journalists in February lists BranchCache and DirectAccess support, as well.
But if we take an objective look at what it really offers, I don't think Microsoft can justify its existence as a consumer operating system.Īccording to Microsoft's Windows 7 Web page, Windows 7 Ultimate edition sports just two features that you won't find in Windows 7 Professional: a full language pack, which includes support for 35 languages, and the company's BitLocker software. Microsoft might have thrown every feature into it. It might be the follow-up to Windows Vista Ultimate. After getting little more than a few extras with Vista Ultimate, like Microsoft's BitLocker Drive Encryption software, they were hoping they'd be treated better this time around when they opted for Windows 7 Ultimate.īut instead of railing against Microsoft for treating its Windows Vista Ultimate customers so poorly, perhaps we should turn our focus to Windows 7 Ultimate itself.
Those who currently use Windows Vista Ultimate and were hoping to switch to Windows 7 Ultimate were understandably upset.
Windows 7 Professional: What you really need.Īccording to a CNET report, users can "preorder Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional at roughly half the list price, but the Ultimate version is offered at the full $219 price." Through July 11, Microsoft is offering steep discounts on Windows 7 upgrades for the Home and Pro versions of the software-but not Windows 7 Ultimate.
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