Windows 98

What does Windows 98 mean?

Windows 98, also known as Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), was a major release of the Microsoft Windows operating system that was released on June 25, 1998. It was the successor to Windows 95 and was designed to be a more stable and user-friendly operating system. Windows 98 introduced several new features, including the Active Desktop, the Windows Address Book, and the Internet Explorer 4.0 web browser. It also included support for the FAT32 file system, which allowed for larger hard drives and faster file access. Windows 98 was a commercial success, selling over 100 million copies worldwide. It was succeeded by Windows 2000 and Windows Me in 2000.

Windows 98 was a significant milestone in the development of personal computers. It was the first Windows operating system to be designed for the home user, and it introduced several features that became standard on future versions of Windows. Windows 98 also helped to popularize the internet, thanks to the inclusion of Internet Explorer 4.0.

Applications

Windows 98 was a versatile operating system that could be used for a wide variety of applications. It was popular for both home and business use, and it was used in schools and libraries. Windows 98 was also used to develop software, and it was the platform for many early internet applications.

Some of the most popular applications for Windows 98 included:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Internet Explorer
• Netscape Navigator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Macromedia Dreamweaver
• RealPlayer
• Winamp

Windows 98 is still used today, although it is no longer supported by Microsoft. However, it remains a popular operating system for retro gaming and for running legacy software.

History

Windows 98 was developed by Microsoft in the mid-1990s. It was originally intended to be a minor update to Windows 95, but it was eventually expanded into a major release. Windows 98 was released on June 25, 1998, and it was met with positive reviews. It was praised for its stability, user-friendliness, and performance. Windows 98 was a commercial success, selling over 100 million copies worldwide.

Windows 98 was succeeded by Windows 2000 and Windows Me in 2000. Windows 2000 was a more stable and secure operating system that was designed for business use. Windows Me was a more consumer-oriented operating system that was designed to be easier to use. However, Windows 98 remained popular for many years after its release, and it is still used today by some people.