TECH - Why is Microsoft even offering Windows 7 Ultimate?

Really? Why? Microsoft does not have what Apple has in the ability of taking advantage of users on hardware. It looks like Microsoft will be sticking to a more traditional sales model - the more you pay, the more features you get.
This is the same with almost everything , not just software. From Honda to Acura, Toyota to Lexus, Photoshop Elements to Photoshop, or FinalCut light to Finalcut pro.

I think that the Home and Pro versions of Windows 7 benefits us, the end user, most because we would only be paying for what we would use in our everyday use. Windows 7 Ultimate might be a little too much for me.

CNET News - Don Reisinger -
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