what's the best between win 8 enterprise and pro ?

It's very simple, enterprise is not a consumer product. So if you are looking for a OS at home, it's not available to you, if you work as an IT and want to take a decisions for a corporation, with the info Microsoft provide to you , you should know already. It's not a question of witch one is the best, it's a question of what are the need.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
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    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
The enterprise version contains additional features that are not found in the other editions, notably Applocker and Windows To Go. They are really interesting and if the upgrade to Windows 8 Pro wasn't so cheap I would be tempted to acquire the enterprise version myself.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1
Except you can't unless you have a volume license agreement with Microsoft - the only keys that work to activate the Enterprise edition are MAK or KMS keys, neither of which are available any other way but a VL agreement.
 

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System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 x64
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    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 4790K @ 4.5GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus Hero VII
    Memory
    32GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    Nvidia GeForce GTX970
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung 250GB SSD
    4x WD RE 2TB (RAIDZ)
    PSU
    Corsair AX760i
    Case
    Fractal Design Define R4
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15
You would have to steal a copy of enterprise, or have a copy of technet or MSDN where enterprise versions are available. It's not sold to consumers.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
You would have to steal a copy of enterprise, or have a copy of technet or MSDN where enterprise versions are available. It's not sold to consumers.


You can't use the Technet one in your personnel PC or a PC in production ( business) it's reserve for lab environment , where you use it to test it.

On my signature I have an Enterprise ( Technet) but look at the detail on the pic, this is use on a Servers 2012 Essential test domain not on my real business server domain , I have my own workstation with a paid Window 7 Pro OEM license


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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
You can't use the Technet one in your personnel PC or a PC in production ( business) it's reserve for lab environment , where you use it to test it.
Well, tell that to all of the people who buy Technet and use it for their home computer.

I genuinely understand that this isn't the intention of the program. However, I've also personally called Microsoft on the phone and discussed the use of Technet at home for my own personal home use PC and they basically told me that they would not consider this use to be a violation of the EULA and it was cool as long as I didn't share it with somebody else or use it to support a business.

While I have an MSDN subscription myself at work, my home computers too are licensing with straight up retail licensing, OEM licenses that I bought from NewEgg, or OEM licenses which came with the purchase of the machine.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
Well, tell that to all of the people who buy Technet and use it for their home computer.
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that's the problem, in some forums they push member to get Technet instead of pay for OS, I remember the time where you need to be employed by a Microsoft Re seller to get access to their NFR, and they was not downloadable, they was hard copy NFR that you pay for it at huge discount .

Now Microsoft limit the amount of licenses too peoples legit like me because they are abuse, they should return to a system with verification like before.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 enterprise x64
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Pc-Quebec / Area 66
    CPU
    i7-3960X Extreme Edition
    Motherboard
    Rampage IV Extreme
    Memory
    Gskill 4x4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    4 x HD 7970
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Screen Resolution
    2560*1600
    Hard Drives
    C:\Intel series 520 SSD , 250 GB
    D:\ WD 750 black with Intel 40gb SSD cache Intel RST
    E:\ WD 2TB Black
    PSU
    Corsair AX 1200
    Case
    TT Mozart TX
    Cooling
    Water Cooled
    Keyboard
    Logitech G-15
    Other Info
    Windows 8 VM is install on his own SSD.
Yeah, people screwed themselves with Technet. When they got 10 license keys, they got greedy and tried selling 7 of these licenses and earning their money back and a whole bunch extra.

You get 2 multiple activation licenses still with Technet, which will activate a bunch of times. More than the average person would ever need.

I'm glad to see this much cheaper upgrade pricing from Microsoft. I think this was a clear attempt to try to prevent people from doing Technet instead of just buying OS licenses like they should.

I don't think using Technet at home is really cool. But I also don't forsee MS ever coming after you for it.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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