What are windows 7 N/KN/VL editions?

We're subscribed to MSDN at work and I've noticed that among the various windows "editions" there are downloads such as "Windows 7 Ultimate N" and "Windows 7 Ultimate N and KN".

What are these versions and what is the difference between "regular" windows 7 and these version?

• N is made for the EU market and does not include Windows Media Player.
• KN is made for the Korean Market and does not include Windows Media Player or an Instant Messenger.
• VL are volume license editions for business enterprise customers and uses MAK (Multiple Activation Keys) or KMS (Key Management Server) to activate.

Everything else is exactly the same as retail editions except for those changes above.

These various editions lack certain built-in features like a media player, web browser, and/or messaging client. On certain ones, that functionality can be restored through downloads from Microsoft.

The reason for these editions is compliance with terms placed on Microsoft for doing business in the EU as a result of the various antitrust lawsuits brought against the company in Europe.