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Windows starter, which was initially released on XP, was intended for use on PCs with lower processing capability. It was only released in selected regions and featured reduced capabilities, such as only being able to run 3 applications at once, in order to operate efficiently on the devices.
The XP version was followed up by a Windows Vista Starter version in 2007.
This time Microsoft elected to change the formula. Windows 7 Starter edition will be tailored to suit the needs of the growing masses of netbook and small notebook users throughout the world.
According to the Windows blog this version will allow for more multiple applications to be run at the same time. “We believe these changes will make Windows 7 Starter an even more attractive option for customers who want a small notebook PC for very basic tasks, like browsing the web, checking email and personal productivity”.
Windows 7 Starter edition will feature a subset of Windows 7 Premium features. It will not include a number of personalisation features for changing desktop backgrounds, multi monitor support, DVD playback, Windows Media Centre and XP mode among other features.
Despite this the Windows blog added that Windows 7 “should not be considered ‘the netbook SKU’ as most machines in this category can run any edition of Windows 7”. It should however offer a specifically designed platform for PC’s that are lower in processing power, perhaps an ideal platform for the majority of budget netbook PC’s on the market today.
Windows 7 Starter is officially part of the Windows 7 subset and will therefore be available locally. Pricing and release dates have not yet been confirmed.
The XP version was followed up by a Windows Vista Starter version in 2007.
This time Microsoft elected to change the formula. Windows 7 Starter edition will be tailored to suit the needs of the growing masses of netbook and small notebook users throughout the world.
According to the Windows blog this version will allow for more multiple applications to be run at the same time. “We believe these changes will make Windows 7 Starter an even more attractive option for customers who want a small notebook PC for very basic tasks, like browsing the web, checking email and personal productivity”.
Windows 7 Starter edition will feature a subset of Windows 7 Premium features. It will not include a number of personalisation features for changing desktop backgrounds, multi monitor support, DVD playback, Windows Media Centre and XP mode among other features.
Despite this the Windows blog added that Windows 7 “should not be considered ‘the netbook SKU’ as most machines in this category can run any edition of Windows 7”. It should however offer a specifically designed platform for PC’s that are lower in processing power, perhaps an ideal platform for the majority of budget netbook PC’s on the market today.
Windows 7 Starter is officially part of the Windows 7 subset and will therefore be available locally. Pricing and release dates have not yet been confirmed.