Windows 7 pre-order selling fast

Having just got back from vacation, I'm now glad I set myself a reminder to pre-order a UK copy of Windows 7.  According to engadget, the limited allocation of copies are selling out fast.   (In the US, the offer has already closed.)

Paul Thurrott has an excellent breakdown of which features are available in which Windows 7 edition on his supersite. 

Most home users will only need the Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium E (PC), although I went for the Microsoft Windows 7 Professional E (PC) edition one to get Remote Desktop server support.  As far as I can tell, the only other reasons why you might want the more expensive version would be to get built-in backup across your home network, or to be able to connect to a corporate network.  90% of home users should be completely fine with the Home Premium version.

Customers in the UK, France and Germany, can pre-order their copy of Windows 7 starting July 15th and will run until August 14th (or supplies last).

More info on the pre-order offer is also available from Microsoft.