Windows 98 anyone?

letsbehonest

Hi,
Has anyone got a windows 98 cd and and installation key they don't want? Can you P.M. Me, many thanks

hpuse

I just checked ebay seeing your post. Surprised to know there is still a market out there for someone holding a windows 98 CD and key, after almost 5 years since EoS(End of support). Price ranges anything between £20 to £60, yes people still bidding and purchasing...amazing !!

ROY47

google is your friend

I found free download of disc and serial number in 20 seconds

generaloneill

I have a windows XP disc, dont know why you would want windows 98 tbh, by todays standards it wouldnt last one minute on the internet.

AirCooledHeaven

I still have my windows 2.1 floppies (5 1/4 inch) in the attic

Mr_Toad

generaloneill wrote: »

I have a windows XP disc, dont know why you would want windows 98 tbh, by todays standards it wouldnt last one minute on the internet.

Old hardware.

A friend has an old PC running software he wrote that monitors and controls the temperature and a home built automatic irrigation system in his greenhouse.

His wife grows orchids and they need a steady temperature, humidity and water supply. His system monitors the soil dampness and controls the watering. The PC won't run XP so he's still a 98 user. Plus there's no real need for a more powerful machine or new OS while the old one is still going strong.

He's currently waiting for a Raspberry Pi, when it comes he's going to re-write his software and use it to replace the old PC, it should be cheaper to run.

andy2004

I have a windows 98se cd and the manual with the key on the front. se = second edition.
havent used 98 in years, i prefer xp but am currently using windows 7.
never going to use 98 again.

2 options. i can image the cd and upload the cd image with a txt file containing the 25digit code or i can send you the cd and book.

spenderdave

generaloneill wrote: »

I have a windows XP disc, dont know why you would want windows 98 tbh, by todays standards it wouldnt last one minute on the internet.

Most people will now be running their computers via a router. As such this statement is simply not true. I have a backup machine with 98SE on it and has lasted many moons on the internet and never got infected - it also has a (admittedly rather dated) version of ZoneAlarm on it. This machine obviously shows its age with today's modern applications, but for what I use it for it is just as capable as my main computer (XP SP3). For the OP's application it is ideal.

(and sorry, I need to keep my 98SE CD...).

googler

generaloneill wrote: »

I have a windows XP disc, dont know why you would want windows 98 tbh, by todays standards it wouldnt last one minute on the internet.

Why do you think the OP wants 98 for surfing...?

cossie23

Control and automation engineers use older operating systems all the time. Industries are slow to upgrade machines due to cost. I've still got a machine running DOS. Use it regularly for communicating with control systems in the oil and gas sector. An upgrade to windows 98 would be a dream!