While Microsoft has no definite plans regarding Windows 7 offerings and netbooks, HP is working on an agenda of its own, and intends release its upcoming netbooks with either of three different Windows 7 flavors. The three versions of Windows 7 that HP plans on using for its netbooks are Windows 7 Starter Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium, and Windows 7 Professional. Easily, this means that customers will have a choice for a cheaper version of one of HP’s netbooks, by going for the one pre-loaded with Windows 7 Starter Edition, but the ones with Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Home Premium should also command considerable attention. One thing that’s clear, though, is that Windows 7 should finally put the nail in the coffin of Windows XP. I wouldn’t be surprised if it doesn’t, since XP is still a widely-used operating system, but I think (and I know Microsoft would agree) that Windows 7 should wipe out Windows XP completely.

Computerworld via Liliputing