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[zirk]

What's wrong with Win 95? It works fine with my 386 computer! 

Ron.

By the time Win95 was launched, Windows NT 3.1 was already out. That showed the world what Windows could and should be - stable, secure, premptive multitasking. Win9x/Me was simply Windows 3.1 with a few more bits recompiled as 32bit, and a new UI.

I always thought Win98 (SP2) wasnt a bad OS, worked for me, so did 2000 to a degree, funny how people dont mention Vista anymore, almost like a Taboo word, but I suppose we all know why. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I last had Windows 98 about 10 years ago, but when I think what I could do with that system and what I can do now with Windows 10, it is like looking back 40 years!  I suppose in IT terms W98 is like 40 years old, as technology advances so quickly, which I believe is doubling ever year(??)

[zirk]

I last had Windows 98 about 10 years ago, but when I think what I could do with that system and what I can do now with Windows 10, it is like looking back 40 years!  I suppose in IT terms W98 is like 40 years old, as technology advances so quickly, which I believe is doubling ever year(??)

You should have it about 20 years ago Lizzie, keep up at the back. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I last had Windows 98 about 10 years ago, but when I think what I could do with that system and what I can do now with Windows 10, it is like looking back 40 years!  I suppose in IT terms W98 is like 40 years old, as technology advances so quickly, which I believe is doubling ever year(??)

You should have it about 20 years ago Lizzie, keep up at the back. 

Nope, I last had an old system with W98 in 2007, until I purchased a new system which itself was replaced in 2013.

[TheBoy]

What's wrong with Win 95? It works fine with my 386 computer! 

Ron.

By the time Win95 was launched, Windows NT 3.1 was already out. That showed the world what Windows could and should be - stable, secure, premptive multitasking. Win9x/Me was simply Windows 3.1 with a few more bits recompiled as 32bit, and a new UI.

I always thought Win98 (SP2) wasnt a bad OS, worked for me, so did 2000 to a degree, funny how people dont mention Vista anymore, almost like a Taboo word, but I suppose we all know why. 

Vista was a good enough OS, the reaction to it was mostly down to people not liking change...   ...and the notoriously lazy computer journos being the least willing to change.

[zirk]

I last had Windows 98 about 10 years ago, but when I think what I could do with that system and what I can do now with Windows 10, it is like looking back 40 years!  I suppose in IT terms W98 is like 40 years old, as technology advances so quickly, which I believe is doubling ever year(??)

You should have it about 20 years ago Lizzie, keep up at the back. 

[Lizzie Zoom]

I last had Windows 98 about 10 years ago, but when I think what I could do with that system and what I can do now with Windows 10, it is like looking back 40 years!  I suppose in IT terms W98 is like 40 years old, as technology advances so quickly, which I believe is doubling ever year(??)

You should have it about 20 years ago Lizzie, keep up at the back. 

Ah, do you mean "You should have had it about 20 years ago" Zirk?

I thought for a bit that we were in "Back To The Future" territory!

[scimmy_man]

XP on firefox here,

goodby cruel world

[Bigron]

I don't want to be put up against that wall, so I am trying to upgrade.....

Ron.

[TheBoy]

As a test, those not sure, try going to the OOF Shop via the link in the menu near the top of the page (or via https://shop.omegaowners.com)

Its not a complete test, for technical reasons, but should confirm if your OS/browser combination supports SNI, which is part of the problem older systems will hit.

[ronnyd]

As a test, those not sure, try going to the OOF Shop via the link in the menu near the top of the page (or via https://shop.omegaowners.com)

Its not a complete test, for technical reasons, but should confirm if your OS/browser combination supports SNI, which is part of the problem older systems will hit.

Just tried that (i,m on XP ), came up straight away.

[Bigron]

TB, just shoot me: it will be less painful in the end.

Ron.

[TheBoy]

As a test, those not sure, try going to the OOF Shop via the link in the menu near the top of the page (or via https://shop.omegaowners.com)

Its not a complete test, for technical reasons, but should confirm if your OS/browser combination supports SNI, which is part of the problem older systems will hit.

Just tried that (i,m on XP ), came up straight away.

What browser?

[Bigron]

I'm on the constantly-crashing Firefox! 

Ron.

[omegod]

I'm on win 7 and have lost the usual layout, it's crap now ....what can I do ??