There were some rumblings earlier in the week that Microsoft would remove the three-app limit, but with today’s anouncement, Microsoft made it official.
“We believe these changes will make Windows 7 Starter an even more attractive option for customers who want a small notebook PC for very basic tasks, like browsing the web, checking email and personal productivity,” Brandon LeBlanc notes on the WIndows Team Blog.
Windows 7 Starter will still lack a number of features from the mainstream Windows 7 editions, such as the Aero Glass interface, various customization features (you can’t change your desktop background in WIndows 7 Starter–a totally ridiculous limitation in my opinion), DVD playback, Media Center features support for multiple monitors, and various business-oriented features.
The good news, of course, is that all Windows 7 editions will run on netbooks, so you probably won’t be stuck with Windows 7 Starter if you own a netbook.
What do you think? Is Windows 7 Starter is a good choice for netbook owners now that the three-app limit is gone? Leave a comment below with your thoughts.
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