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Which version of Windows 7 should I install on my development PC?
Just wanted get some opinions on which edition is best for developers.
I'll be using Visual Studio 2010, IIS and various non-Microsoft development tools.
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For localization purposes, Ultimate is useful. As I understand it, you're able to switch OS languages which is great for testing as though you were a user with a different language version of Windows 7. Changing localization settings in the control panel sometimes isn't enough!
Charlie Salts
2010-02-13 07:09:55
Yes, it's great that MUI is finally standard now; the old way with the language strings compiled into each executable was ludicrous. It's such a pity MS are limiting this to expensive Ultimate and volume licensing customers.
bobince
2010-02-13 09:41:53
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I am using an OEM copy of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - it cost me about $100 online. I do Silverlight and WCF development in C# with Visual Studio 2008. You have to install IIS 7 and configure .NET, but I have not run into any issues so far. If cost is a factor, this might be a good choice.
Andrew
2010-02-13 07:21:10
Just remember, the OEM copy is cheaper than full version, with the limitation that it is restricted to be used with *one* computer (not sure how they enforce this however).
Andrew
2010-02-20 09:12:16
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If connecting to a domain is a requirement then professional is required at a minimum.
Dustin Laine
2010-02-13 07:47:38