Windows 7 editions at a glance

I'm getting a lot of feedback regarding what in and what's not in each of the Windows 7 build 7068 editions. Here's a quick rough and ready guide.

Note: This guide is far from being a complete listing - I'll add to it or post a new one as I add more detail.

Ultimate and Enterprise

• The all you can eat editions, contain everything except Windows Anytime Upgrade (you'd already be running the highest edition available)

Professional

• No BitLocker
• No boot from VHD

Home Premium

• No BitLocker
• No boot from VHD
• No EFS (Encrypting File System)
• No Support for backup to a network location
• Client-only Remote Desktop
• No Offline files support
• No Domain join

Home Basic

• No Aero Glass (Aero theme available)
• No Premium games
• No BitLocker
• No boot from VHD
• No EFS (Encrypting File System)
• No Support for backup to a network location
• Client-only Remote Desktop
• No Media Center support
• No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
• No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
• Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
• No Offline files support
• No Domain join
• No Sticky Notes app
• No Snipping Tool app
• No IIS support

Starter

• 3 app limit
• No Aero Glass
• No Aero theme
• No Live Taskbar Preview support
• No Premium games
• No BitLocker
• No boot from VHD
• No EFS (Encrypting File System)
• No Support for backup to a network location
• Client-only Remote Desktop
• No Media Center support
• No Tablet PC or Multi-Touch support
• No built-in support for DVD burning or playback
• Single procesor support only (unlimited cores)
• No Offline files support
• No Domain join
• No Sticky Notes app
• No Snipping Tool app
• No IIS support
• No Fast User Switching