While many will consider this to be a non-issue, it still comes as a surprise that Windows Vista Ultimate edition receives all the ultimate treats in terms of features (and price), but it does not apply for extended lifecycle support. In other words, support for Vista Ultimate is no different than the one offered for other Home editions, ending about five years from now, while Business and Enterprise editions both receive five more years (April 11, 2017). TechSpot has more.