The latest news about Windows 7 is this, windows 7 will release 3 version's only, starter ( comes with branded PC's & Laptop's like compaq, HP, DEll & etc ), Profesional & Ultimate. Each version will come with 2 DVD, 1 DVD is x86 & the other will be x64. You can switch between x86 & x64 DVD that came with your purchase, while still using the same activation code.

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Added on October 4, 2009, 3:51 amWindos 7 N & Windows 7 E are for european countries, E has mediaplayer with IE8 & 10 other web browsers to choose from, the other N does not have Windows Media Player, but it has IE8 & 10 other web browsers to choose from.

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Added on October 4, 2009, 3:54 amSome technicians have already tested Windows 7 retail in US & UK, sent to them by microsoft. Not sure if malaysia already received their retail batch.

This post has been edited by JC: Oct 4 2009, 03:57 AM

Is that mean I can have both x86 & x64 for Dell laptop that I am going to buy? The default OS bundled is Home Premium 32bit.

Where's your source?

I thought most of the 'news' included are already confirmed by MS? no?

Most of them, but not all. I'm particularly interested in the first new's source.

where's home basic?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows.../64-bit-support

"Whichever system you choose, Windows 7 is ready. All packaged retail editions of Windows 7 (except for Home Basic) include both 32- and 64-bit software. "

they say retail. i dont think many of us will buy retail edition.

I think what FarCry3r is refering to is that only Starter, Professional and Ultimate will be available.

The missing link is of course Home Premium.

The news that Home Premium won't be available is definetly incorrect.

Starter is the cheapest solution for Netbooks
Professional is the lowest edition that can join domains (hence more for office PCs)
Ultimate is for people who want everything.

Home Premium definetly will be available as well since that's like the NORMAL edition which most people would use and will be included in most retail computers like how Vista Home Premium edition is use right now.

As for Home Basic, most of us here probably wouldn't need to worry about it anymore.

they do know that people won't use 32 bit and 64 bit at once right? I think they are trying to make money by including two version inside there

Yeah. If you check out Microsoft's website, the Home Premium Win 7 package is even available for pre-order.

At least that provides the end user with a choice. If he is happy with 32-bit for now, he can use it. If he wants a 64-bit in the future, then again he has the option to choose that too.

I agree. Sometimes 32bit users will buy Windows Vista without considering what happens if they get a new PC that supports 64bit.

as for retail tat comes wif 2 dvds...

i think for oem (dell, hp, acer, etc), they mostly will require users to BURN their own discs

That's why I asked for the source. If OEM version will include both 32-bit and 64-bit disc, what's the incentive to get FPP (Full Packaged Product) or retail? Apart from the ability to use it on other than ability to move the license to another computer?

i even got the whole source .

Hmm I wonder if you can buy one dvd and install on multiple pcs

I though the TS was referring to the retail versions only?

You can't do that with an OEM copy.

Read it back, TS said it's for OEM (Dell/HP/Acer/etc), that's why I'm asking, if it's not, I wouldn't be bother asking.

He only refers to Windows 7 starter as an OEM product. Or at least that is what I can gather from his post.

if either install on modded motherboard or the correct oem pc wif the correct oem key....
then install on multiple com is not a problem

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