In message , 98 Guy writes:
gargoyle60 wrote:

My old PC (which cannot be upgraded beyond Windows 98 due to its
limited specs) has Windows 98

There are many used IBM desktop computers with 3.2 ghz P4 cpu's, 512 mb
ram and 80 gb hard drives that came off-lease that are being sold in
discount electronics and surplus stores for about $100 (with new mouse
and keyboard). They come with Windows XP pre-installed.

Indeed. (Is that really 98 Guy writing that?!?) [Though I'd go for 1G
RAM; I find my use of XPSP3 is usually using more than 512M (though less
than 3/4 G, so that might do). There are people who find 512 enough,
though.]
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Microsoft made a change to their update site that broke windows 98.

Interesting.

I highly suggest that if you don't already have it, that you obtain and
install Windows 98(se) *second edition* (not First Edition aka Standard
Edition). It's easily available on torrents.

Or possibly (as a genuine CD) at marts.
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There is a version of windows 98(se) with many updates and patches
built-in that's available on torrents:

Window98.ubcd.feb2008.Ajeetgagan.torrent

http://www.torrentcrazy.com/download...573f28c09e737e
e3286/window98.ubcd.feb2008.ajeetgagan.torrent

Assuming that's "Soporific's 10th anniversary edition" of W98, then yes,
_for a fresh install_, I'd highly recommend it too. It contains drivers
for much hardware that has appeared since 98SE, some patches, and much
else that it shouldn't (-:!
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