Vista Starter edition targets developing nations

25.10.2006
Through Windows Vista Starter edition, Microsoft Corp. is looking forward to making its flagship product 'easily available' to emerging markets in Southeast Asia, including the Philippines.

Microsoft hopes to bring computing technology and the Internet to a billion new customers in emerging markets and ultimately impact their education, communication, productivity, and entertainment, said Nabil Chebbi, Microsoft's director for Windows Client Business Group for Southeast Asia.

According to Microsoft, The Vista Starter edition will have the same look as the other Windows Vista versions, it will also offer the improved security of Vista, will support mainstream Intel and AMD processors, and will only require a minimum of 384 MB RAM and standard SVGA graphic card.

'Through the Starter edition, we are offering consumers in emerging markets the same Vista experience at a more affordable rate and in an easier manner,' Chebbi said.

Windows Vista Starter will be launched together with other Vista versions for the consumer market in January 2007; the Vista Starter edition will be available through the various OEM channels in each country.

Microsoft, however, is yet to announce pricing details for the Vista Starter edition.