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Posted 29 September 2009 - 02:51 AM

Microsoft announced that they have removed the netbook restrictions that previously prevented OEM and ODM from installing any version of Windows 7 on their netbook.

The lifted restriction means OEM and ODM can install Windows 7 starter on a netbook, and that the three application restriction has been removed as per consumer's request.

"OEMs and ODMs have the choice to install any version of Windows on a netbook," a Microsoft UK spokesperson said. "[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."

Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic variety only come in 32bit versions and are missing a variation of features from the higher end versions. Some of the features missing from Windows 7 Starter including:

* Aero Glass
* Taskbar Preview
* Aero Peek
* Desktop personalization
* Fast user switching
* Multi-monitor support
* DVD playback
* Support for domains and XP Mode
* Windows Media Center

Home Basic also lacks some key Windows 7 features including Aero, Taskbar Preview, Internet Connection Sharing and some other features. Windows 7 Home Basic will not be sold in the US, Europe and other established markets, While Windows 7 Starter will be available through OEM.

Retail stores and manufactures will be able to strip some of the cost off their netbooks using Windows 7 Starter or Home Basic. Microsoft will now have two entry level SKU versions of Windows 7 in some markets.

source: neowin.net

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Posted 29 September 2009 - 09:26 AM

That is a good news for netbook users. Who want to buy a less functional/crippled OS on a netbook <_< . I'm sure 100% people will use hacks to overcome this if MS didn't lift this restrictions.
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Posted 29 September 2009 - 10:07 AM

who will buy anyway?
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Posted 29 September 2009 - 08:28 PM

Now when the three apps restriction has been removed; people will actually buy it.
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Posted 30 September 2009 - 01:39 PM

Netbook is quite popular now because its cheap and very portable compared to notebook.
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Posted 30 September 2009 - 05:13 PM

I know I would never have bought the starter edition for my netbook, would be silly considering it runs Windows 7 Pro just fine. :whistle:
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Posted 30 September 2009 - 05:53 PM

Great news. I might get a netbook. :D
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