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 Jan 12 2009, 03:57 PM
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Jan 12 2009, 05:25 PM
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I don't run 9X, but I have a few customers that do. Some just run antiquated equipment and for what they do, WIN 9X is OK. More than a few have specific older equipment that has no drivers for XP, NT, 2K and Vista. I have one outfit that has a 30 thousand dollar piece of diagnostic equipment that is no longer supported, and a replacement is nearly 70K now and WIN 9X is the only OS that will work on it. Same for another customer with OS2.
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Jan 12 2009, 06:39 PM
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QUOTE(littlephoenix @ Jan 12 2009, 08:57 PM)  why and why, i dont get it, if you still use windows 95 98 or ME, please explain to me the reason? thank you 1. You can still run older apps easily. 2. Easily installed. 3. You don't need any fancy Firewall. 4. You can have true DOS not cmd DOS. 5. You don't need any fancy virus checkers as 80% of virus's now are made for Win2k/XP/Vista. 6. You don't need constant daily updates for features they have cocked up. Thats just of the top of my head without thinking. Need I go on? I run both system and I know which I prefer Win 98SE. 
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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Jan 12 2009, 08:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 581 Joined: 27-April 06 From: Vancouver, BC, Canada Member No.: 65,800 |
Also, some people just need a computer for simple tasks such as word processing, internet, email, etc. For that they don't need a fancy computer. That's why a older computer, which can't run newer versions of Windows anyway, is suitable for them. Not only does it save them money, it also puts old stuff to good use.
Needless to say, the newer the OS the newer the hardware needs to be. Some people just prefer sticking with old OSes on their old computers, so the computer can be faster. Of course the consequence of that may be less features + older interface, but if that doesn't matter then 95, 98, ME is perfect for their older systems. QUOTE(Keithuk @ Jan 12 2009, 03:39 PM) I run both system and I know which I prefer Win 98SE. Just for interest, why? I have ME on a older system and I don't find it all that bad 
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Jan 12 2009, 11:19 PM
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because its good lol
i got a vista laptop which is about 7x better hardware then my windows me and its just as fast as my laptop lol -------------------- Wraith awaiting launch orders.
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Jan 13 2009, 07:31 AM
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QUOTE(Keithuk @ Jan 12 2009, 11:39 PM) I run both system and I know which I prefer Win 98SE. I forgot to mension I have Win 95/ Win 98SE/Win ME/Win 2000 Pro/Win XP 2002 Pro but I still use Win 98SE. Strange how this forum doesn't allow Win 98SE with the space. -------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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 Jan 13 2009, 08:50 AM
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a forum member Group: Members Posts: 2,375 Joined: 27-August 07 Member No.: 153,171 |
In answer to the original question ;many of us perhaps run Win 98SE as personal choice
Keithuk QUOTE You don't need any fancy virus checkers as 80% of virus's now are made for Win2k/XP/Vista. but you should not run a Win 98se computer without an active fully updated antivirus program with Real Time antivirus protection 
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Jan 13 2009, 12:30 PM
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I dual boot 98 & XP but run 98 most of the time.
Why? It does everything I need it to do! Newer doesnt mean better by any means! Many of my customers are retired and on a fixed income. All they want to do is to get on the Internet and check email most of the time. They cant afford a new system every few years on Microsoft's whim. 98 works fine for them. 98 is really easy to fix. Its small ~1.4 gig as opposed to ~8.4 gig for Vista. It isnt a resource hog and is very stable. I think its the best OS Microsoft ever made. They took what they learned in 95 and built on it. Plus, I am getting OLD! I go all the way back to version 2.0A. I really dont want to learn another version of Windows |
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Jan 13 2009, 01:53 PM
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QUOTE(ruby1 @ Jan 13 2009, 01:50 PM) but you should not run a Win 98se computer without an active fully updated antivirus program with Real Time antivirus protection I do use AVG Ruby, but thats becomming a pain in the a**e now a days. I didn't actually mean you don't need a antivirus program at all. I meant the newer versions that only run on WinNT systems have additional spyware and other features which you don't need. Thats is you have to correct software that can spot these changes and additional installs, which I've been using for years.
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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Jan 13 2009, 02:11 PM
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 Bleepin' Conundrum Group: Emeritus Posts: 19,461 Joined: 26-April 04 From: 65 miles due East of the "Logic Free Zone", in Md, USA Member No.: 235 |
Some have and only need the use of the older systems for what they work with as they don't surf or access the www at all?
Some still use only the elder DOS systems? -------------------- The only easy day was yesterday.
...some do, some don't; some will, some won't (WR) |
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 Jan 16 2009, 04:27 AM
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The computer I use now is an older Dell with Windows ME, from my youngest sister. It is the most advanced computer in our household. My mother's computer runs on Windows 98, some of the programs she needs to run (and her scanner) will NOT work on newer systems.
The keyboard for the 486 died, I am not sure which OS it had. I have never bought a computer. Now, I do not have enough money to buy one (I am unemployed, with an annual income of less than $2,000.00 total). I would like to have a new computer, but just can not afford one. All of the computers I have ever had, have been loans or gifts, of castoff computers from relatives. -------------------- Laffnmule's Lode
Dell Dimension L1000R; Pentium III, 1.0 GHz; 126 MB RAM; Intel 828110E Graphics Controller 4.12.01.2604; Linksys Wireless Router, DSL modem; Windows ME 4.90.3000; IE 6.0.2800.1106, Yahoo mail; AVG Free 7.5.560 version 270.12.36/2126 {soon to be Avast Home edition}; SUPER Anti-Spyware Free Edition |
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Jan 16 2009, 01:06 PM
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I've built and passed on ~160 computers ranging from 386's to Pentium 4 class machines in the last 15 years. Many of these naturally run DOS/Win3.x or 98/Me and all the old periperials that go with 'em.
9x machines still do plenty of work out there and adding some memory to help these run IE6, FF3, and other greedy apps keeps them plenty functional. Currently running DOS/Win3.11 on an IBM 755C, 98se on an Itronix XC6250Pro, and building a dual boot Me/NT4.0 Server based on an overclocked Pentium 233; the last being the only "toy" in the house. My main machine boots 98se/W2k/XP Pro and I still spend about 20% of my time in 98se. Can't be expected to load XP or Vista on a 486 with 20Mb memory or a 6Gb HDD. Problem I've noticed lately is finding common stuff like printers, scanners, cameras, etc. that ship with 9x drivers...just can't run down to the store and get this gear off the shelf when it's needed. |
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Jan 16 2009, 04:26 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 13-January 09 From: Hayes, Middlesex. England. Member No.: 282,087 |
Occasionally I run Win98SE on an old P2-400 system so I can run my very old (DOS) games a lot easier..
Means I can use my ISA stuff, like my AWE32. Also, with the right kit and a well maintained install, Win98SE is both fast and stable. O_O -------------------- Where's the beer??
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Jan 16 2009, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(Armand-79th @ Jan 16 2009, 09:26 PM) Occasionally I run Win98SE on an old P2-400 system so I can run my very old (DOS) games a lot easier.. Means I can use my ISA stuff, like my AWE32. Also, with the right kit and a well maintained install, Win98SE is both fast and stable. O_O Thank you for confirming that Armand-79th. Win98SE is more stable than WinXP will ever be. Oh look we can now say Win98SE without a space, wonders will never seece.
-------------------- Keith
http://www.martin2k.co.uk/forums I've been programming with VB for 13 years. Started with VB4 16bit Pro, VB5 Pro, VB6 Pro/Enterprise and now VB3 Pro. But I'm no expert, I'm still learning. |
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Jan 17 2009, 03:57 AM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 863 Joined: 2-November 08 From: australia Member No.: 252,211 |
it would be good if windows 9x would support all new hard ware like dual core and quad core and all new graphics cards and stuff
-------------------- Wraith awaiting launch orders.
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