   Microsoft finally ends support for Windows 98 OS... R.I.P. Windows 98
  i dont know if anyone was aware of this or not but a couple of years ago Microsoft extended their support for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows ME for a unspecified amount of time. According to the  Microsoft Support Page  as of today, July 11th, 2006 Microsoft has ended this extended support for above said operating systems, including technical support and security updates. However they will continue to make available past 98 content for troubleshooting, patches, updates and various other types of support for these systems.Also of note for those few out there that still have XP SP 1(and i hope you dont).. Microsoft will be discontinuing support for XP SP 1 as of October 10, 2006, including technical support or security updates. Its been a long time waiting but regardless of whether you think MS is the scum of the earth or not they hung on longer to an already outdated OS 2 years ago just to make some 98 users happy. They could have axed it even before that but they chose not to. Heres to my legacy Windows 98 SE machine sitting at home with a 3dfx Voodoo 3 16 MB video card with a 333 Mhz processor. Looks like 'we' are on our own. [smile][Edited by - OpenGL_Guru on July 11, 2006 12:53:43 PM]
  Finally.We also had this post a month ago, because it's July 11.   ;Quote:Original post by RavuyaFinally.We also had this post a month ago, because it's July 11... wait a minute ... the MS site i linked DOES say July 11th. maybe i wasnt seeing things after all...so what was on june 11th then if it says july 11th here? [laugh] oh well maybe this will be a reminder to those that still have XP SP1. Wonder if anyone in here has Windows 95? heh   ;  From the link provided it says that they're also removing support for XP service Pack 1 systems in Oct.That's an interesting move. Does anyone know if they have done this before??I think its a great move for developers.  I know we always state that our software is to be run on the latest service packs(patches) for all OS's we support( OS X, LInux windows ). Its nice to see Microsoft also going this route:)CheersChris   ;Quote:Original post by OpenGL_GuruWonder if anyone in here has Windows 95? hehI have Win95 OSR2 in a VM on my server. Occasionally it's semi-useful for something. I haven't fired it up since I installed it.   ;Quote:Original post by chollida1From the link provided it says that they're also removing support for XP service Pack 1 systems in Oct.That's an interesting move. Does anyone know if they have done this before??I think its a great move for developers.  I know we always state that our software is to be run on the latest service packs(patches) for all OS's we support( OS X, LInux windows ). Its nice to see Microsoft also going this route:)CheersChrisyep i mentioned this in my thread [smile] i wonder how long after Vista XP will be supported heh..if and when Vista every ships that is.   ;Quote:Original post by RavuyaQuote:Original post by OpenGL_GuruWonder if anyone in here has Windows 95? hehI have Win95 OSR2 in a VM on my server. Occasionally it's semi-useful for something. I haven't fired it up since I installed it.what did you mean about June 11th? just curious..   ;Quote:Original post by RavuyaFinally.We also had this post a month ago, because it's July 11.We also had this post a week ago. [smile]   ;Quote:Original post by Don CarnageQuote:Original post by RavuyaFinally.We also had this post a month ago, because it's July 11.We also had this post a week ago. [smile]DOH! then so its settled.. i somehow missed that thread. [smile]to add one final note according to  Itwire  Microsoft will be leaving an estimated 70 million users out in the cold. Even though 98 should have had its throat slit 2 years ago, the users got a reprieve. Now its time to close the hatchet and fill up the hole to the 98 and ME coffin. All these users will now be faced with one of 2 decisions to make. Upgrade to windows XP or keep their 98 machine and be prepared for the inevitable.. which what will become a never-ending seige by virus writers and hackers that will take full advantage of 98 not only not having any more support but also NO MORE security updates/upgrades/patches. They know many will choose the 2nd choice, however misplaced it may be. Mine is secure and i have it on my LAN but most user with a 98 machine arent that computer savvy.   