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Old 01-02-2010, 05:25 PM   #1
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Question: Win7 Home/Pro Language settings

Hey guys,

I've two questions regarding Windows 7. First of all, I'm a bit of a computers/software newb, so please work with me if what I'm about to ask is common knowledge.

My dad wants to upgrade from Vista to Win7, but he doesn't want to spend a hell of a lot on it.
I went on to the Microsoft website and briefly read the product comparisons, and I came across this:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/win...e/default.aspx

Under where it says "Work in the language of your choice and switch between any of 35 languages.", neither the Home Premium nor the Professional Version have check marks.
I'm a bit confused to what this means, my dad would like to be able to work in Chinese, but according to that chart, he would need to purchase the Ultimate version in order to do it.
Perhaps I'm getting the wrong idea (or perhaps there is something undisclosed about the language settings from their website), because I don't recall Windows XP or Vista ever having this issue between the Home/Professional versions.

So my question is: Does anybody know for sure if my dad will be able to work 100% no problem in Chinese by using the Home Premium or Professional version?

The second question is, what is the main difference between Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional?
I've heard from my friends/cousin/whatnot that if I didn't want to spend so much on the Ultimate version, then at least go for the Professional because the Home Premium version is complete shit.
Does anybody have any credible insight on this?



Thanks in advance,
-Physixx
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