What is a Microsoft Enterprise version?

[Poppa Bear]

Can anyone explain exactly what a Microsoft Enterprise version is, or a link to an article describing this? For example, Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise. Thanks.

 

[bobcat]

My answers and comments.

1 This is really a meeting section for free discussion, not for posting specific technical questions.

2 Simple definitions are usually answered by google. E.g.
Define:enterprise software
Microsoft Office Enterprise version

Such search gives for example:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_software
http://warpspire.com/tipsresources/programming/what-exactly-enterprise-software-really-is/
http://www.capterra.com/enterprise_software_definition

3 In general, enterprise software or version is defined as:
Software that "solves" an enterprise problem

Targets organizations - corporations, government agencies - but not consumers.
Includes function-specific (Accounting, HR, Supply Chain, etc.) and industry-specific (Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, etc.) solutions.

4 As regards Microsoft Office, it comes in basic or light form for individual users, containing basic functions s.a.: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.

Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Pro includes:
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher 2007, OneNote, Groove, InfoPath, Integrated Enterprise Content Management, Electronic Formulas, Communicator.

5 My clarifications:
An enterprise version will be bigger, heavier on resources, more expensive and have more functionality than a domestic user version. Its full utilization would also require more expertise.

I would not advise a private user to install such software thinking that it’s better. It will be less user-friendly and heavier, without offering any advantages to him.

 

[Poppa Bear]

Thanks for the input Bobcat. Noted that this is not the correct forum for my question. Cheers