Edition Releases and Removed Features

Microsoft's O/S, Windows 7 will be released in six different editions. Although, only two of these editions will be highly stressed. Those two will be Windows 7 Home Premium and Windows 7 Professional. Professional is taking the place of Windows Vista's version of the Business edition. Also, of these six editions only Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions will be available through retail stores.

In creating these editions Windows 7, Microsoft has either removed or changed a number of capabilities or certain programs. This is due to the fact that the features were poorly set up or they will now be available in different Windows packages that available for separate purchases.

Here is a list of several of the many features removed or changed from Windows 7.
-The Classic Start Menu interface
-Advanced Search
-Windows Media Player MiniPlayer
-Windows Ultimate Extras
-Ink Ball
-Windows Sidebar
-Removable Storage Manager
-Numeric key-pad from On Screen Keypad

Along with this, Microsoft has made Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Movie Maker, Windows Mail, and Windows Calendar a part of a separate package that you can purchase called Windows Live Essentials.