Re: Removing XP, replace with Windows 98

From: Bryce (fukuzzz_at_takethisout.hotmail.com)
Date: 04/13/04 

Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2004 08:45:18 -0700

That's funny. My pc is new too, but installing 98 on it would void nothing.

"Cerridwen" <cerridwen@celticnet.com> wrote in message
news:407bf8eb$1_5@127.0.0.1...
> Joe O wrote:
> > I'm trying to re-format and re-partition my new PC to
> > remove XP and install Windows 98. At the C: prompt,
> > format C: doesn't allow me to do that. How can I clean
> > my hard drive to 1 partion so I can install 98?
>
> I can think of four reasons why this is a ridiculous idea.
>
> 1) *ALL* support for 98 has ceased. It is an obsolete OS and MS no
longer
> supports it (and I'm not even sure the 98 version of Windows Update still
> functions).
>
> 2) Your system has been built to be specifically Windows XP-compatible.
> Many hardware manufacturers no longer support 98 and have ceased
production
> of drivers, especially for new hardware. Therefore you'll probably find
that
> 98 doesn't support many of your new devices.
>
> 3) You are installing an inherently unstable OS on new hardware.
Windows
> 98 has no support for LBA and, depending on the size of the drive, you may
> find that half your hard drive goes 'missing'.
>
> 4) You will completely void your warranty - both hardware and software.
> You will be charged (usually by the minute) for every call to your
> manufacturer's tech support line. Microsoft won't support you as all
support
> for 98 ended over 2½ years ago. If something fails, you will be charged
for
> the replacement, labour as well as shipping and handling.
>
> My I ask why on earth you are contemplating doing something so silly? You
> can dual boot, you know.
>
> But, if your wallet is bottomless, you go for it.
>
>