HP netbooks likely to run "at least" three versions of Windows 7
By Donald Melanson 
posted February 10th 2009 7:52PM
posted February 10th 2009 7:52PM
How many versions of Windows 7 can a netbook run? Three, and possibly more, according to HP's Kyle Thornton, who recently attempted to "clarify" the situation in an interview with Computerworld. Those include in the main Professional and Home Premium editions, as well as the low-end Starter edition which, among other things, is limited to running no more than three applications at a time. According to Thornton, HP has also been testing Windows 7 Ultimate on its Mini netbook line, although it apparently isn't saying if it actually intends to offer it on future netbooks or not. But that's not all. Thornton also says that HP "hopes" that it'll be able to continue to offer both Windows XP and Vista Business on its business-oriented netbooks even after Windows 7 ships... and ships, and ships.
Microsoft ALWAYS offers the current OS with a downgrade to the previous version for a time after a new OS comes out. Doesn't mean XP will still be sold after Windows 7 comes out though...
I think they should make 2 versions, a "light" version for netbooks and a full version and thats it. The disc should run a test and determine which will run best and tell you, but still give you the option to install the light or regular version, Both should come on 1 disc at 1 decent price.
my netbook and older pentium 4s should be able to run it with at least 512mb of ram, and it should be snappy, speedy, at least the same speed as xp.
Wow, I'm stunned that no one has mentioned the new 2140 HPs that are about $500 on the BUSINESS end of this shin-dig. HP updated the hard-core (non-plastic) HP mini-note like today, from what it looks like 7200 RPM 160GB drives, 10/12" models, and atom processors. Crazy.
Think 'll wait for Asus tablet netbook, a good match for Windows 7.
3 apps.... i can't remember the last time I ran just 3 apps at any given time.
Um...seriously....why is this news? Who care how many versions of W7 are offered on a Netbook? This is nothing new....you've always had Business and consumer version....but now there are 2 consumer versions. There's got to be more interesting things to report. Seriously.