I can see a lot of folks not being happy with this move, it is one of their more stable operating systems, but it has had a good run.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5164450.stmMicrosoft is urging an estimated 70 million users of Windows 98 to upgrade as it ends support for the software.
From 11 July, Microsoft will no longer help users over the phone with any problems they have with the ageing operating system.
The firm will also stop providing security updates for Windows 98 from the same date.
Support for the software was originally due to end in 2003, but was extended following customer protests.
Products affected by closing down the support system include Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me (Millennium Edition). Analyst firm IDC believes that more than 70 million users will be hit by the change.
Farewell 98SE I knew thy keynumber well, after many successful installs it will always have a place of honour in my old cd locker.
* GhostShip bows head as the software is wheeled away to be buried.
