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I always do the same thing (almost), but the cheapest. For the PC I purchased, Windows 7 pro was included in the price. I could have gone down, but I was a bit concerned about drivers. Wanted to be sure I had all the Windows 7 drivers, which I save before re-installing the OS. Guess I was a bit lazy in this case since I can always pick up missing drivers from Dell. Thanks for the response. I think I will probably go ahead and install Enterprise, just in case. LLK At 01:21 PM 2/3/2010 -0500, you wrote: >Larry, theres not going to be much difference: > > > ><http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions > >http://www.microsoft.com/windows/business/windows-version-comparison-chart.aspx > > > >Its easier to change now, as you mentioned, to align the system with UVMs >typical configuration, which might have some value. But I dont see Windows >7 Pro being a problem. > > > >One thing I dont understand, though. All UVM-owned computers can be >upgraded from ANY windows OS to the current version. Why buy Win 7 Pro? I >can $85 on many custom Dell configs by choosing Windows Home Basic. If you >have an option, go for the cheapest version of Windows available when >purchasing a system*. > > > >Geoff > > > >* A system must have some version of Windows purchased with it. Our Campus >Agreement covers upgrades to existing Windows OS. Buying a system with >Linux disqualifies that system, and you need to buy a Full (i.e., >non-upgrade) Windows license for the computer, preferably through the >Microsoft Select program via the Computer Depot. > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: Technology Discussion at UVM [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On > > > Behalf Of Larry Kost > > > Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2010 9:49 AM > > > To: [log in to unmask] > > > Subject: Windows 7 Pro vs Enterprise > > > > > > I have a new PC with Windows 7 Pro 64 bit. Is it worth the trouble of > > > installing Enterprise? I don't believe you can upgrade, so it a fresh > > > install. Not actually a lot of trouble right now as no applications > > > have been installed. > > > > > > LLK