Regarding the original article, after all the rumours, Microsoft has decided to release six editions of Windows Vista, but on the Windows Vista web site there are only five versions up. The 6th edition is Windows Vista Starter Edition, which is most likely to be released in developing countries. This is the official announcement on the Windows Vista web site.
Microsoft is also planning to offer so-called N Editions of Windows Vista for the European market, in order to meet the requirements of an antitrust ruling there.
View: Windows Vista: The Versions | Windows Vista Product Editions Preview (Paul Thurrott’s SuperSite for Windows)
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