What does vista mean?
Windows Vista for developers and IT professionals? (formerly code-named longhorn) has been sold. People can develop and innovate next-generation applications (such as WinFX, Avalon, Indigo and Aero) on Vista. Vista is the most secure and reliable Windows operating system at present, and its security function can prevent the latest threats, such as worms, viruses and spyware.
A, Windows Vista product version classification
In various versions of Windows Vista, it can be divided into two categories: home and business, which respectively correspond to the current version of Windows XP. At present, XP is divided into: Windows XP Starter, Home, Media Center, Professional, Professional x64 and Tablet PC.
Home will be divided into:
Windows Starter 2007 (basic edition)
Windows Vista Home Basic Edition (Home Basic Edition) [and Home Basic Edition n in European markets]
Windows Vista Home Premium Edition (Enhanced Home Edition)
Windows Vista Ultimate [formerly known as Uber Edition]
There are three versions of business:
Windows Vista Small Business Edition (Small Business Edition)
Windows Vista Business (Business Edition) [formerly known as Professional Standard Edition, also known as Business N] for European users]
Windows Vista Enterprise Edition (Enterprise Edition) [Former Professional Advanced Edition]
In other words, Winodws Vista is currently divided into seven versions. If you count the two N versions in the European market, that's nine. It must be noted that at present, the names of all versions are just code names, and the names of these versions may change at any time before they are released. However, the division of these versions should not be changed in a week or two.
Second, the Windows Vista version details
The news about each version comes from Microsoft's marketing department.
Windows Starter 2007
Starter didn't use the Vista trademark. There is no famous Aero user interface and DVD production function of Vista. It has most of the functions of Vista Home Basic Edition. You can only run three programs or open three windows at the same time, you can surf the Internet, and you can't access other computers. No login password, fast user switching. Windows Starter 2007 is similar to XP Starter Edition (this product is not sold in China, but it is available in India).
Windows Vista home basic edition
As a simplified version of Windows Vista operating system, Windows Vista Home Basic is mainly aimed at families with only one computer. Vista product line is the most basic product, and other versions of Vista are based on it.
Its functions include: Windows firewall, Windows security center, unlimited network link, parental control, antivirus, spyware, network mapping, search, audio-visual production, photo favorites, Windows Media Player, Outlook Express supporting RSS, P2P Messenger, etc.
Like Starter 2007, Home Basic has no Aero user interface. Equivalent to the current Windows XP home edition.
Windows Vista home premium edition
As an enhanced version of Home, Windows Vista Home Premium contains all the functions of Windows Vista Home Basic, including media center and related extended functions (including supporting cable cards, which are security components for users of different charging systems of cable TV operators. Consumers can watch digital programs, DVD video production, HDTV support and even DVD Rip provided by cable TV operators as long as they insert this card into the TV set at home. There are also tablets, mobile centers and other mobile and demonstration functions.
In addition, it also supports automatic configuration and roaming of Wi-Fi, parental monitoring based on multi-computer management, network backup, * * * access to the Internet, offline folders, PC-to-PC synchronization, synchronization wizard and so on.
Windows Vista business edition
Business is a powerful, trustworthy and secure operating system for all business people. This version adds the function of "domain" and is compatible with other non-Microsoft network protocols (such as Netware and SNMP). ), remote desktop, Microsoft's Windows Web server and encrypted file system. This version is equivalent to Windows XP Pro.
Windows Vista small business
As a simplified version of business products for small enterprises in non-IT industries, small enterprises have the following business functions: backup and mirror support, computer fax and scanning tools. Microsoft will also add a wizard to this version to help users pay to upgrade to Enterprise Edition or Ultimate Edition. There is no corresponding XP version in the product line.
Windows Vista enterprise edition
A version optimized for the enterprise. It contains all the functions of Windows Vista Pro. It also has its unique functions, such as virtual PC, multi-language user interface (MUI) and security encryption technology. This version has no corresponding XP version.
Windows Vista ultimate edition
The meaning of ultimate, ultimate and vertex. As you may have guessed, this is the most powerful and exciting version in the Vista series. The strongest operating system for personal computers is optimized for individuals. Windows Vista Ultimate contains all the functions and features of Vista Home Premium and Vista Business. There are other functions: additional game optimization programs, various online services and more services.
Microsoft is still considering how to locate such an influential version, and is studying whether to provide free music downloads, movie downloads, entertainment software, enhanced after-sales service and user themes for end users.
This version is mainly for computer hardcore players, game hardcore players, digital music enthusiasts and students. It is the most complete Windows Vista. Provide the best execution efficiency and the safest and complete office link. And optimized for individual users, including everything you need and are interested in. Is the most powerful personal computer operating system ever.
Third, Windows Vista configuration.
Microsoft will recommend dual-core processors and 64-bit processors. AMD and Intel's midrange processor products can only run some functions of Vista. In terms of memory, the minimum memory required by Windows Vista is 5 12MB. And Microsoft suggests that users increase the memory capacity to 1GB. In the graphics card part that users paid more attention to before, the new system needs 64MB of video memory and supports DirectX9.0 technology. Although this configuration list does not mention in detail what kind of hard disk is needed, it means that users need an IDE hard disk with 2MB cache and 7200 rpm.
Fourth, the performance details of Windows Vista.
Abbreviated column list
Str Windows Starter 2007
Home N Windows Vista Home N (for European markets only)
Home B Windows Vista Home Basic
Home P Windows Vista Home Premium Edition
Bus N Windows Vista Business N (for European markets only)
Bus Windows Vista business edition
Sm bus Windows Vista small business
Enter Windows Vista enterprise edition
Ult Windows Vista ultimate edition
Windows Vista version detail table
perform
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
Desktop Window Manager (DWM) No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Aviation glass effect, animation, virtual effect No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Production function (rolodex index function, label preview, task preview) No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Unlimited support for displaying scheme number
1024x768 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Fast User Handover (FUS) No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
consistent
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
P2P conference functions (temporary meeting, contact inquiry, broadcast function) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Windows Web server (optional) No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Windows Fax Client No No No No Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select) Yes (select)
Digital and entertainment
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
DVD authorized video no no no no no no yes
Direct media mode No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Media Center (including expansion and games) No No No No No No Yes.
Number of Remote Media Center Sessions Supported Not Applicable Not Applicable 5 Not Applicable 5
Audio-visual production HD version No No No No No No No Yes.
Advanced photo management function No No Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection)
Extended Games (3D China Chess, Shanghai Mahjong) No No Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (opt) Yes (OPT) Yes (OPT) Yes (OPT).
Whether Windows Media Player11and related components are Yes Yes Yes Yes.
network
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
The number of supported network links is 0.5510101010.
Support to join domain name. No, no, quattro.
Only yes yes yes yes yes.
Network projection of 1: 1 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
SNMP supports yes, yes, yes (opt), yes (opt), yes (opt), yes (opt), yes (opt), yes (opt), yes (opt) and yes (opt).
Internet connection * * * Enjoy (ics) No Yes Yes Yes (Choose) Yes Yes (Choose) Yes (Choose) Yes (Choose) Yes (Choose) Yes (Choose) Yes (Choose) Yes.
liquidity
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
PC and PC are synchronized. No, no, no, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Mobile Center No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Tablet PC function No No Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection) Yes (selection)
Auxiliary display supports no, no, no, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes.
Client Offline Folder Cache No No No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Computer management
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
UNIX-based application subsystem (SUA) No No No No No No Yes (opt) Yes (opt)
Cornerstone No No No No No No No Yes (optional)
Virtual PC No No No No No No Yes (Select) Yes (Select) For a single process.
Multilingual User Interface (mui) No No No No No Yes (optional)
approve
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
Windows activation service Yes No No No No No No No.
Processor and memory support
Feature STRHOME N HOME B HOME P BUS N BUS SM BUS ENTULT
Support for 32-bit processors (x86) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
The maximum memory capacity supported under a 32-bit system is 256 MB 8 GB 8 GB 16 GB.
Physical maximum
Physical maximum
Physical maximum
Physical maximum
bodily
Support for 64-bit processors (x64) No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes.
Memory capacity supported by 64-bit system n/A8Gb8GB16GB128Gb+128Gb+128Gb+128Gb+.
The number of CPUs supported is11112222.