Ok guys, I'm currently planning on updating my computer and was wondering what OS I should get for it-Win98 or WinME.  I currently have WinME but since it is a version from Dell I'll have to buy another copy anyway.  I have found that my version of ME has had a lot of error issues and have heard that 98 is a lot more stable.  Also, I don't like WinXP so I have to decided if I would rather have ME or 98.  What do you guys think is better?

I happily run W98SE, but here's an "independent" review.  http://www.btinternet.com/~cerrig/

Hi Webb.... ...!
Excellent read.
I think I'll stick to my lubbly-jubbly Windows '98 SE*... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers mate... ...!
Paul.
(England).

*I've got quite attached to it after all these years... 8)...!
LOL...!

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Hi Craig... ..!
...Then you have got to get yourself a nice super-bike to go with your nice leather jacket... ...!
Problem solved... ...!
...Win '98 SE is almost as much fun as a Honda... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Cheers Craig...
Paul.
(England).

...had a FAB ride round Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Wales this afternoon, all at zero altitude...LOL...!

Well,if you insist on one of those 2 OS's then go for Win 98.Win ME is,in my opinion,the biggest piece of rubbish around-all they did was pretty much sell the beta of XP.lol.If you don't mind my asking,why don't you like XP?

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LOL,I know what you mean,you think it costs you an arm & a leg-the boxed version here in South Africa set me back R3800. and FS2002 cost R999 (yes I know,I'm crazy to buy them.lol)

The main reason why I don't like XP is that it has some compatibility issues with older games which I like and-to be honest, I'm not a big fan of how colorful it is; I like the more plain OS's.  Also, it's very expensive.

As Fozzer has already pointed out, Win98 is easy to get a free copy of from a friend (I have this ability) but I a,m used to WinME.  I don't know, I honestly think I like ME the best-but the question is do I want to buy a copy of it.  On that, does anyone know how much ME costs now?

What do you guys mean Windows XP is too expensive. I paid $150CND for the Home edition. You guys were ripped off.
I don't think you can get Windows 98 or ME anymore in North America unless you get it second hand. XP is a far superior operating system than both 98se and ME.

Lurch, I'm really shocked at what you paid. I did the conversions (1 Canadian Dollar = 5.55Rand). That's almost $700 for XP!!  I'd be demanding my money back. And $180 for Flight Sim! I only paid $100 for the Pro edition. I'd be buying my software from American or Canadian web stores from now on if I were you.

The cheapest I see here is $161.50. http://reviews.cnet.com/Microsoft_Windows_XP___Home_Edition/4014-3513_7-6534881....
Make that £161.50 in the UK, although the exchange rate is currently 1.00 United Kingdom Pounds  = 1.65540 USD. Yes, we know all too well how we get ripped off but there ain't nothing we can do about it. If we order from a US site we get charged import duty by good old HM Customs.

The XP update might be a lot cheaper but after seeing all the problems posted by people who went this route I wouldn't recommend it.  

You can purchase a full version of WinXP Pro for only $139 @ http://www.directron.com/winxppro.html

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http://www.infotechnow.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=492

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It was probably an OEM version

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I run Me becauase that's what came with the 'Package' that the Mrs (foolishly) wasted heaps of money on.
I must say, though, that as far as software is concerned we did pretty well.
We got the Me OS, MS Works, Word, Money, Encarta, Publisher, Frontpage, Outlook Xpress, (parts of) Office 2000, IMS shell, McAfee Anti-Virus and other stuff.
As I already had Office 97, I was able to install the missing parts to the Office 2000 and now have a complete Office program (although some parts are '97 model).
I think all that software (which we are both in a position to use all quite often) is worth many 100's of monies.
I think we did OK in that regard, anyway.

With ME, also we've never had an ouce of trouble installing or running any kind of program.

So, that's why I like what I've got - apart from the fact that it's all familiar to me, and I feel at home with it.  

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Maybe not your system so much as how whatever OS you choose is installed & set up from the start. This is the reason I leave that side of it to the pros. Then if anything goes wrong or doesn't work as advertised it goes straight back until I'm satisfied. 

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That must be why mine works fine. It came as original software with the Compaq package.
The program isn't even on a 'Windows' CD, it's on a Compaq System restore CD. 

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I suspect this is the cause of most of these problems. Proprietary computers like Compaq & Tiny often use their own versions of hardware. The hardware drivers posted on the individual hardware manufacturers' sites might not be compatible. You should always get these from the computer manufacturer's site. From what you're saying Brensec, this can also apply to pre-installed software like the OS itself. This could explain why the usual M$ Windows updates won't work properly - especially if you try to update from Win9xHagar to XP. 

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Hi Lew... ...!
Nice to see you again... ...!
(I haven't found anyone to replace you for info on the 'Frisco area...).... ...!
LOL...!

Many thanks for explaining the difference between Windows 2000 and Windows Millenium... ...!

...and I'm still mimicking Henrix on the old 'Strat... ...!

Cheers mate... ...!
Best wishes.
Paul.
(England).