Appendix A
Windows 10 editions and licensing options
Windows 10 editions at a glance
Editions for educational institutions
When Windows 10 was first released to the public in 2015, its lineup of editions was refreshingly simple. Since then, the list has expanded significantly. Each edition encompasses a specific set of features, sometimes coupled with licensing options and geographic restrictions.
Despite that seemingly confusing assortment, however, we suspect most of our readers will have no problem sorting through their choices. When you purchase a new PC through traditional retail channels, you’re likely to have a choice of two and only two editions: Home and Pro. (A new option, Windows ...
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