At 07:24 PM 4/24/01 -0400, Thomas Fisher wrote the following:
>Just because something is new, doesn't mean it is the best thing out there.
>If that was the case, why are there so many people still using Windows 95?
>Or those that love and use Linux?
>Dumping a proven choice of OS for something that has yet to be proven is not
>a realistic choice for most users that depend on their machines for everyday
>use, or for business. I have yet to see a clear cut advantage in Me that I
>can't get from using 98SE.
>The fact of the matter is, what is the OS that will provide you with the
>best results for your task at hand. You could at least be guaranteed that
>any piece of equipment you might buy for your computer would work and run
>without problems on 98SE. And most items that you would have hooked into
>your 95 system would very likely run on 98SE without major changes.
>I would suggest if you want to be sure your system runs and you can get your
>work done, stick with a proven OS and let the techies play with and
>troubleshoot/break-in the new versions. After all that work is done, then
>take an objective look at it.
I did. You took my answer to the question out of context.
The original question was:
>I am running Windows 95 at present. I am intending to purchase a new PC
>which would be pre-loaded with either Win 98 or Win Me. I like to know which
>is a better choice and what are the main differences between both versions ?
I said neither and added this:
~ Neither. Wait until August to get the new Windows XP Home Edition
~ http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/default.asp
So if you plan to buy a new computer, wait until the second half of this
year. Then Windows XP will be your only choice.
Why buy a new machine now when you can wait and get the new OS pre-installed?
Remember, MS is dropping support for old versions of Windows.
Desktop operating systems entering Non-Supported phase (effective date):
. MS DOS x.xx (12.31.01)
. Windows 3.xx (12.31.01)
. Windows 95 (12.31.01)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/lifecycleconsumer.asp
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