ExtremeTech takes a look at the six different versions of Vista and has devised a way in helping people choose which one is best for them. The article outlines several key features and differences between versions in a comparison chart.
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Member since:2006-10-08
"$400?!? Are you high? Nobody pays retail." - So what do you have to do? Buy a new computer? Thanks.
No no... smartie Joe W. Average will know where he can download the "Ultimate" edition and product key for free because he needs it (of course) and he doesn't see a reason why he should pay any money for software, because he's soooo intelligent and professional... 
Or imagine this: "Hey Bob! Look what I've got! It's the new 'Vista' DVD!" - "Wow, Timmy, can you make a copy of the installation DVD for me? I'd like to try it!" - "Sure, my friend. I'll write the registration code on top of the DVD." (I assume "Vista" comes as a DVD.)
What I want to say: Surely the number of illegal copies will increase and "Vista" will be spread around very quickly. I don't think the majotity of new "Vista" users will care about features, editions, hardware requirements or even security, no, they just want to have it because it's "new" - that's all.
Member since:2005-07-22
"No no... smartie Joe W. Average will know where he can download the "Ultimate" edition and product key for free"
You mean stealing? I thought it was illegal and unethical.
"because he needs it (of course) and he doesn't see a reason why he should pay any money for software, because he's soooo intelligent and professional... "
I need a car. I really don't find a reason I should pay for one. Should I go out there and make one for myself?
We should discourage thievery and pirating. It's wrong.
Member since:
2005-07-22
"$400?!? Are you high? Nobody pays retail."
So what do you have to do? Buy a new computer? Thanks.