Windows 7 Starter (limited to three apps concurrently)



Windows 7 Home Basic (for emerging markets)

Windows 7 Home Premium (adds Aero, Touch, Media Center)



Windows 7 Professional (Remote Desktop host, Mobility Center, Presentation mode)



Windows 7 Enterprise (volume license only, boot from virtual drive, BitLocker)



Windows 7 Ultimate (limited availability, includes everything)



Remember that screenshot we saw of all those different Windows 7 versions (pictured above)? Well guess what? It's worse than you could have possibly imagined. The following will be the actual new SKUs for the OS:This information has been confirmed by Microsoft... who never listens to us. At least most consumers will only see Home Premium and Professional options at retail, which is more akin to the XP options of yore, and means WMC will be "baseline" for most PCs.Just to be clear, we've checked specifically with Microsoft on all six versions, and the placement of Home Basic in emerging markets. There's now a full breakdown after the break.