Microsoft will bundle all the versions of its upcoming Windows Vista on a single DVD, reports ActiveNetwork. Instead of marketing the operating systems separately according to edition, the Redmond Company has decided to include all four versions of Windows Vista on one DVD. The sole exception is Windows Vista Enterprise that is available exclusively to Microsoft Volume License customers. But Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business and Ultimate editions will find their way onto the same DVD. With this initiative, the Redmond Company plans to differentiate the operating system only via license keys and color codes. The move enables customers to choose or upgrade to the operating system they want simply by acquiring the associated license key, while the application is already on the DVD.
Apparently, to differentiate among the Vista editions, Microsoft has color coded the versions: light green - Home Basic, dark green - Home Premium, blue - Vista Business and platinum - Ultimate Version. Here are the official prices announced by Microsoft the previous week:
Windows Vista Home Basic: Retail price for full package product, $199.00 USD. Upgrade retail price, $99.95 USD.
Windows Vista Home Premium: Retail price for full package product, $239.00 USD. Upgrade retail price, $159.00 USD.
Windows Vista Business: Retail price for full package product, $299.00 USD. Upgrade retail price, $199.00 USD.
Windows Vista Ultimate: Retail price for full package product, $399.00 USD. Upgrade retail price, $259.00 USD.
