Windows 8 Enterprise is a wild card. The Microsoft blog post explains, "Windows 8 Enterprise includes all the features of Windows 8 Pro plus features for IT organizations that enable PC management and deployment, advanced security, virtualization, new mobility scenarios, and much more."

I tried to get some clarification on the specific differences between Windows 8 Pro and Windows 8 Enterprise, but a Microsoft spokesperson informed me that there are no additional details available at this time. Depending on the features included with Windows 8 Enterprise, it might make a compelling case for some businesses to switch to Software Assurance licensing to be able to take advantage of them.

Given the two options on the table, though, the decision is easy. Get Windows 8 Pro.

Harry McCracken stated in his , "I'm sure that some will insist that Microsoft should simply sell the best version, as Apple does with OS X--but I'm not that curmudgeonly."

I am.