The most awaited, controversial and believed to be the revolution of operating System Microsoft’s Windows Vista will going to roll in the market in less than 120 days (Late January,2007). But are you ready yet? Doesn’t matter you like Microsoft or not, you run Mac or IBM, if you will get to know vista’s awesome side’s you will have pretty idea what kind of OS (operating System) will dominate this coming 2007 or maybe beyond. I myself use Firefox as my browser and have written so many articles on Big Blue’s (Microsoft) tendency to over through users to uphold corporatism. But still I have to agree Microsoft given a lot in software industry, and always come up with something that never been done before, Windows vista is offering users something no other OS offered so why not give it a shot?  Let’s get to know Vista, more closely.

Our Big blue this time also manage to keep its multi channel edition business with Vista. Microsoft will deliver five different editions of Windows Vista. Each edition is focused on the needs of a specific type of person. Means five types of windows, with five types of capabilities and prices.

Windows Vista Home Basic

The basic edition of them all is home basic. Windows Vista Home Basic is designed to deliver improved reliability, security, and usability to home PC users who just want to do the basics with their PCs. Windows Vista Home Basic contains all of the basic features to make your computing experience easier, safer, and more reliable. Even if your existing PC seems to be adequate for basic tasks such as reading e-mail and browsing the web. . Additionally, Windows Vista Home Basic integrates new search tools throughout the operating system to help you quickly find the precise file or program you need. Some of the advance features won’t be available in this edition such as “windows Aero” and some more. Microsoft suggested retail price:

Full package product- $199.00 USD

Upgrade- $99.95 USD.

Windows Vista Home Premium

Whether you choose to use your PC to write e-mail and surf the Internet, for home entertainment, or to track your household expenses, Windows Vista Home Premium delivers a more complete and satisfying computing experience. The catch is all the feature of Vista Home basic is there plus some additional features. Windows Vista Home Premium has a new user interface named Windows Aero, which is both efficient and beautiful. This new interface makes it easier than ever before to find your way around the operating system. It even makes it easier to accomplish multiple tasks at once by providing a three-dimensional, real-time, animated view of all of your open applications and documents. Some of you may have already noticed similar kind of interface in Windows Longhorn. Computers that include Windows Vista Home Premium and an auxiliary Windows SideShow display will also allow you to access key data even when your computer is off. Microsoft suggested retail price:

Full package product- $239.00 USD

Upgrade- $159.95 USD.

Windows Vista Business

Typical Microsoft always makes business by separating business needs from personal needs, proof is Vista Business. Regardless of the size of your organization, Windows Vista Business will help you lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and help you stay better connected. Vista business comes with 3 great unique features- built in spyware /virus/Malware guard, backup data technology, early warning system for hardware failure. The new Windows Tablet and Touch Technology in Windows Vista Business include improved handwriting recognition and easier ways to browse documents and programs without using a keyboard. And all the features of home premium are already present in this edition. Microsoft suggested retail price:

Full package product- $299.00 USD

Upgrade- $199.00 USD.

Windows Vista Enterprise

Talking about corporatism of Microsoft, they always keep something special for their corporate clients. Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to meet the needs of large global organizations with highly complex IT infrastructures. Windows Vista Enterprise can help you lower your IT costs while providing additional layers of protection for your sensitive data. In addition to all of the features available in Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise is designed to provide higher levels of data protection using hardware-based encryption technology. It also includes tools to improve application compatibility and enables organizations to standardize by using a single worldwide deployment image. Windows Vista Enterprise will only be available to customers who have PCs covered by Microsoft Software Assurance or a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement. Windows Vista Enterprise includes Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption, a new technology which helps prevent sensitive data and intellectual property from falling into the wrong hands if a computer is lost or stolen. Microsoft suggested retail price:  no retail purchase available.

Windows Vista Ultimate

The ultimate edition of them all, all the best new technology pored into one. If you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you. With Windows Vista Ultimate you don't have to compromise. Windows Vista Ultimate also includes Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption that provides new levels of protection against theft for your important business data whether you are at home, on the road, or in the office. Microsoft suggested retail price:

Full package product- $399.00 USD

Upgrade- $259.00 USD.