14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft is preparing a surprise for all netbook enthusiasts that have been holding back on purchasing a new small-sized, ultraportable computer system until the arrival of the much-anticipated operating system. According to recent details on the Internet, the Redmond, Washington-based software giant will allow OEMs to put any version of its new OS on the upcoming netbook systems, thus eliminating any fears that the netbook space will be left with a cut-down version of the much-appreciated operating system. In addition, the software company confirmed that the three application limit that had been originally planned for Windows 7 Starter was no longer valid.
According to a recent news-article on TGDaily, the software giant will allow its customers and OEM partners to feature their upcoming netbook computer systems with any version of the much-appreciated Windows 7 operating system. This will allow users to take full advantage of the many features that have been built in the new OS, on a more portable and more affordable device, compared to that of many fully fledged laptops.
“OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook,” said a Microsoft UK spokesperson, according to the aforementioned article. “[But] Starter is an entry version and doesn’t have many of the consumer or business features. The three application limit isn’t there anymore.”
As far as Microsoft's Windows Starter is concerned, this OS version will only be available in 32bit and will miss features such as Aero Glass, Taskbar Previews and Aero Peak. Designed for emerging markets, the OS will not include desktop personalization, there's now fast user switching, support for multi-monitor configurations, DVD playback or the Windows XP Mode. In addition, it appears that Microsoft won't make the Starter Edition available in Europe, the US or other established markets.