Installing Windows® 7 Beta on HP Business Desktops

Appendix B: Questions and Answers
How many different versions of Windows 7 will be available?
Six versions - Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Home Premium, Home Basic and
Starter Edition. All but Starter Edition are available in both 32 and 64 bit.
Are 32 and 64 bit versions of Windows 7 identical?
No, 64 bit Windows 7 is different than 32 bit. Application compatibility levels
and device support will vary between the 32 and 64 bit versions.
What versions of Windows 7 will HP offer?
HP will offer Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional preinstalled on Business
Desktops.
What about Windows 7 Home Basic or Ultimate?
Windows 7 Home Basic will be offered in select countries. There are no plans to
offer Windows 7 Ultimate on Business Desktops.
I currently use Windows XP Professional. Which version of
Windows 7 should I buy?
If you are purchasing Windows XP Professional today, purchase Windows 7
Professional, which provides equivalent functionality at a similar price.
For more information
To learn more about HP Business Desktops, contact your local HP sales
representative or visit our Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/desktops
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