Windows 7 to Ship In Six Different Versions

Epic PR failure.

The sad thing is that Microsoft did (sort of) learn their lesson from the Vista launch. Of the six versions, only two - Home Premium and Professional - will be marketed to retail customers. Starter and Home Basic are intended for developing markets, while Enterprise and Ultimate will only be sold through volume licensing and OEMs. Unfortunately, the way this story is being reported gives exactly the opposite impression.

Unbelievable. I want to write a more substantive comment, but I don't know what else to say.

Great, because this is exactly what the world needs.