Three of the features -- BranchCache, Enterprise Search, and DirectAccess are geared for specialized
enterprise applications. In other words most home users, even those who run medium-size personal
networks, will find these of little use. The three most publicly touted features are a full language pack, which includes support for 35 languages, Microsoft Bitlocker, and AppLocker. The first feature seems possibly useful, but it’s questionable why Microsoft didn't just include it in all the editions. Bitlocker and AppLocker on the other hand, are little used features from Vista Ultimate which even the most avid Vista Ultimate users would have trouble recalling.
Finally, there's
Virtual Desktop Interface and Virtual Hard Drive Booting, two little-touted features that comprise the only real meat that the OS might have for a limited crowd of home users. The Virtual
Hard Drive booting in particular might come in handy as it provides a way to make multi-boot Windows 7 systems using a VHD image with Windows 7 on it. However, be warned, VHD installs of Windows 7 lack many useful features such as the ability to hibernate.
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