Re: Win'98SE, XP & IE 6

jaguardmymail_at_yahoo.com
Date: 01/20/05 

Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:39:04 -0800

1-20-05
Hi Dan, This may be off subject here but why did you choose a dual os
installation, was it problematic, did you need to partition hard drive, how
much memory is necessary for them to function on same system, what system
capacity are you using. I recently bit the bullet and bought Wxp,
Professional to upgrade from my Win98, SE but I have been using this os for 5
yrs now, and I am used to it. I have to decide whether or not to run both or
just upgrade, and figure out how and why. I finally purchase the new op
system though just for the very reason the supported issues are less, the
vulnerabilities keep coming, and I am relying more on the internet as time
progresses.My system has:
GenuineIntel X86 Family6 Model8 Stepping3, 127.0MB RAM
ticket Intel Pentium III,600 MHz
30GB harddrive
128MB SDRAM
W98,SE with IE6, SP1 but OE6 now not functioning for some reason
Dialup connection with SBC, modem Conexant SoftK56,Data,Fax PCI
Thanks for your input; and I agree with the extending supported deadline for
Windows 98, but it seems a done deal with Wxp out of the box, and Longhorn
on the horizon....

Janet

jaguard210-mail@yahoo.com
"Dan" wrote:

> Well I know that Firefox is not a cure-all panacea but I certainly like that
> it will continue to be updated while Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
> only has critical updates until 30 June 2006 which sometimes has IE
> vulnerabilities but they are rated serious to skip 98SE and as Gary Terhune
> has pointed out that Microsoft is somewhat stingy in this area because they
> even now have a serious category that does not include 98, 98SE or ME
> because these operating systems are dated although this user as a dual-boot
> of 98SE and XP Pro. finds that he needs both operating systems and would
> like both operating systems still fully supported. Without a user of 98SE
> getting these updates then they are more vulnerable then ever unless they
> use an alternative such as Mozilla Firefox Browser. As a retail worker, I
> still get questions to this day from customers about how they can go about
> purchasing 98SE. I called volume licensing today and discovered that I can
> only get additional licenses for XP Pro./XP Home and Office XP (which
> fortunately supports 98SE even though it says XP in title) and Office 2003.
> Now come on -- a company with Microsoft's resources should be able to
> support a dated code more efficiently although I am thankful that they at
> least have critical updates offered.
>
> "Sandi - Microsoft MVP" <sandi_hardmeier@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:eGKwlix9EHA.1392@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > Its scary to see Firefox offered as if its some cure-all panacea.
> >
> > --
> > Hyperlinks are used to ensure advice remains current
> > Visit the Internet Explorer Online Community:
> > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/community/default.mspx
> > _______________________________________
> > Sandi - Microsoft MVP since 1999 (IE/OE)
> > http://inetexplorer.mvps.org/
> >
> >
> > "Gary S. Terhune" <grystnews@mvps.org> wrote in message
> > news:O7n7yUH8EHA.2452@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
> > > You don't want ActiveX in IE? Turn it off in Security Settings! Wanting
> to
> > > be
> > > protected from ActiveX is no reason to use Firefox. There may be others,
> > > but
> > > that ain't one of them.
> > >
> > > --
> > > Gary S. Terhune
> > > MS MVP Shell/User
> > >
> > > "Dan" <spamyou@user.nec> wrote in message
> > > news:OA5ysFH8EHA.3908@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> > >> With support as in the case of updates already becoming a rare thing
> from
> > >> Microsoft on 98SE, I would have the latest version of IE. You may want
> > >> to
> > >> consider Mozilla Firefox too since it does not have Active X
> > >> vulnerabilities
> > >> of IE but you still must be sure to keep IE up to date.
> > >>
> > >> "Eugene Fridman" <fridman@compuserve.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:epYqw1G8EHA.1596@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> > >> > I'm thinking of upgrading Internet Explorer 5.50 to 6 SP1 on my Win
> > >> > '98SE
> > >> > system.
> > >> >
> > >> > Are there any reasons not to?
> > >> >
> > >> > Please share your experience.
> > >> >
> > >> > TIA, Eugene
> > >> >
> > >> >
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> >
>
>
>

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