[PCWorks] Windows 98SE (was RE: Windows 7)
- From: David Grossman <dgrossman@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2009 13:28:00 +0200
Hi, John,
I'm running a number of computers with OSs ranging from 98 to Windows 7.
The lack of features or improvements on the older versions does not bother
me.
However, as I read your email, I understand that they would be important for
you.
So, I think you answered your own question. I would not feel the need to
upgrade some of my older machines. However, you should get the newer OS.
And, yes, open source seems to be the wave of the future, as you indicated.
Perhaps Bill Gates stepped down because he saw that he was at the helm of a
sinking ship.
David Grossman
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pcworks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:pcworks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John O'Flynn
> Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:31 AM
> To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [PCWorks] Windows 98SE (was RE: Windows 7)
>
>
> David,
>
> I'm not sure I follow your line of reasoning. The answers to your two
> questions about functionality are Yes and Yes. And I'm not sure what to
> make of "don't worry about those patches."
>
> It's true that MS has gone about making and marketing software much as
> Detroit has with cars, but the fact remains that many of the
> improvements are genuine ones and not just "fun, cool, and slick
> features" (though there are plenty of those for people who want them).
> IE7 is a massively better and safer browser than IE6, which no one in
> his right mind would use now. And the steady improvements in Firefox
> (and lots of other things) are real ones, not just a case of adding fins
> or chrome to a car that runs fine already.
>
> What fascinates me now is whether MS has begun to see the writing on the
> wall (as Detroit was never able to do) and will respond fast enough to
> the challenge of Linux taking over the netbook market. They'll have to
> think SMALL, otherwise you're going to see Bill Gates arriving at
> Washington in a Toyota and begging for a few billion printing-press
> dollars to play Monopoly with. Some of you guys are already looking at
> a prototype of Win7. Do you really not see any hope there?
>
> John
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David Grossman" <dgrossman@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 8:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [PCWorks] Windows 98SE (was RE: Windows 7)
>
>
> > Right on all counts, John,
> >
> > However, that brings me back to my question about functionality. Do
> you need
> > more than IE6 or FF2? Do you need today's software? It doesn't really
> add
> > much functionality. It just adds fun, cool, and slick features.
> >
> > If you're satisfied with the functionality of Win98SE, then don't
> worry
> > about those patches. If you can manage with the limited AV out there,
> then
> > you don't need more.
> >
> > Software developers will continue to add things to make you want to
> buy or
> > upgrade to their most recent version. You have to decide whether you
> need
> > it.
> >
> > It's similar in many ways to your 1987 Toyota. You may have difficulty
> > getting parts for it, but that does not mean that you have to upgrade
> it.
> > The 2009 version has lots of stuff that the 1987 version does not
> have,
> > includlng security and safety features. Nonetheless, you made a choice
> about
> > the Toyota. Now you have to make a choice about your other Toy.
> >
> > David Grossman
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: pcworks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > [mailto:pcworks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of John O'Flynn
> > > Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2009 5:38 AM
> > > To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: Re: [PCWorks] Windows 98SE (was RE: Windows 7)
> > >
> > >
> > > David, it's a question both of functionality and security. Have you
> > > tried Win98
> > > recently? :-) Give it a whirl when you get bored with Win7.
> > >
> > > It's had no patches for a long time now. It's wide open. IE6 and
> > > Firefox2 are the latest versions of these browsers that it will run.
> > > Same story for all the major software, from anti-virus to
> audio-visual.
> > > Thre are so many things that I simply can't do on it.
> > >
> > > I love keeping old things running. I'm still getting great service
> out
> > > of my 1987 Toyota. Win 98 was a great OS in its day, but now it's
> > > neither safe nor serviceable. There's no way I'd install it on a
> new
> > > computer. More crucially, I feel that XP and Vista will go the same
> > > route within a year or two (contrary to predictions of a wonderfully
> > > long life for XP :o) ) XP, like Win98, will be dropped with polite
> > > regret, but it's had its reprieve. Vista will be buried just as
> soon as
> > > its funeral can be discreetly arranged.
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "David Grossman" <dgrossman@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > To: <pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 2:17 PM
> > > Subject: [PCWorks] Windows 98SE (was RE: Windows 7)
> > >
> > >
> > > > John,
> > > > You may indeed have to replace your computer. Only you know
> whether
> > > it's
> > > > getting worn out.
> > > > However, why do you feel that you will have to switch to a more
> recent
> > > > version of Windows?
> > > > Do you feel that you are missing out on some functionality?
> > > > Do you still have your Win98SE CD?
> > > > David Grossman
> > > >
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG.
Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.18/1936 - Release Date: 2/5/2009
11:34 AM
=========================
The list's FAQ's can be seen by sending an email to
PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with FAQ in the subject line.
To unsubscribe, subscribe, set Digest or Vacation to on or off, go to
//www.freelists.org/list/pcworks . You can also send an email to
PCWorks-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with Unsubscribe in the subject line. Your
member list settings can be found at
//www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/lsg2.cgi/l=pcworks . Once logged in, you have
access to numerous other email options.
The list archives are located at //www.freelists.org/archives/pcworks/ .
All email posted to the list will be placed there in the event anyone needs to
look for previous posts.
-zxdjhu-
Other related posts:
