The Seven Flavors of Windows 10

The Seven Flavors of Windows ® 10 HOME Aimed at consumers, this version includes the Start menu, apps, and a full-featured desktop for running traditional programs. PRO Aimed at the small business market, this version features everything from the Windows ® Home version, as well as tools used by small businesses: encryption, extra networking features, and similar tools. MOBILE Designed for long battery life, this version only comes preinstalled, mostly on phones and touchscreen tablets. It runs the Start screen and apps but leaves out the desktop. It won’t run traditional Windows ® programs but makes up for that lack by including free Microsoft ® Office apps. ENTERPRISE/ MOBILE ENTERPRISE Microsoft ® sells this large business version in bulk to large businesses. (Microsoft ® also offers a Mobile Enterprise version for larger businesses that buy Windows ® phones or mini-tablets in bulk.) EDUCATION Participating schools can purchase the Windows ® Education version through licensing agreements; it’s not offered to individual students. INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) You may never notice the most specialized version of Windows ® 10. It’s designed to run inside Internet- connected gadgets, such as Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), household appliances, and electronic gadgets for hobbyists.

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The Seven Flavors of Windows® 10

HOMEAimed at consumers, this version includes the Start menu, apps, and a full-featured desktop for running traditional programs.

PROAimed at the small business market, this version features everything from the Windows® Home version, as well as tools used by small businesses: encryption, extra networking features, and similar tools.

MOBILEDesigned for long battery life, this version only comes preinstalled, mostly on phones and touchscreen tablets. It runs the Start screen and apps but leaves out the desktop. It won’t run traditional Windows® programs but makes up for that lack by including free Microsoft® O� ce apps.

ENTERPRISE/MOBILE ENTERPRISEMicrosoft® sells this large business version in bulk to large businesses. (Microsoft® also o� ers a Mobile Enterprise version for larger businesses that buy Windows® phones or mini-tablets in bulk.)

EDUCATIONParticipating schools can purchase the Windows® Education version through licensing agreements; it’s not o� ered to individual students.

INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT)You may never notice the most specialized version of Windows® 10. It’s designed to run inside Internet-connected gadgets, such as Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), household appliances, and electronic gadgets for hobbyists.

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