Title: Windows 98se Or Me
rob - June 15, 2006 12:12 PM (GMT)
Anyone know of any torrents for either Win98 (Second Edition would be ideal) or Windows ME? I need a Windows 9x operating system but can't find any w**king torrents. I found one that had both as a single CD Image but it turned out to be fake, and there are a few other torrents that just won't connect.
Can't find either via p2p apps either :unsure:
Can't find either via p2p apps either :unsure:
NJS - June 15, 2006 06:09 PM (GMT)
I could dig you out a copy Rob - I've definitely got 98SE lying around somewhere.
rob - June 15, 2006 06:26 PM (GMT)
Cheers Neil, I might just take you up on that if this other guy doesn't come through, should know by tomorrow :)
rob - June 16, 2006 11:54 AM (GMT)
Found the mother of all Windows installation disks over on torrent-damage :o
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| Originally Posted by torrent damage This is the first-ever release of an all-windows DVD. Unfortunately, there is not enough space on 1 DVDr to contain every version of Windows so the versions were split between 2 DVDs. Each version is complete with every file each cd. Standalone iso creation is included in each autorun so any ISO can be re-created. CD-Keys are integrated in the NT series setups (NT/2000/XP/2003) and Reset 5.02 is included to bypass activation. Windows XP and 2003 have pre-patched uxtheme.dll's so alternate themes can be used. Service Packs for all versions are also included. Windows XP has Service Pack 1 integrated and Windows 2000 has Service Pack 4 integrated. Bootdisks are included for every version except Windows 2003 (in \BOOTDISK). Just insert the DVD and install. WindowsUpdate Fix version 5.8 is included for Windows 2003 VLK installations (in \TOOOLS in DVD1). Extras are included (in \TOOLS in DVD1), scroll down to see the list. DVD 1 Contains: Windows 2003 Datacenter Windows 2003 Datacenter Corp Windows 2003 Enterprise Windows 2003 Enterprise Corp Windows 2003 Standard Windows 2003 Standard Corp Windows 2003 Web Windows 2003 Web Corp Windows XP Home Corp with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Home OEM with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Home Retail with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Media Center with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Pro Corp with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Pro OEM with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Pro Retail with Service Pack 1 Windows XP Tablet with Service Pack 1 Windows 2000 Advanced Server with Service Pack 4 Windows 2000 Datacenter Server with Service Pack 4 Windows 2000 Server with Service Pack 4 Windows 2000 Workstation with Service Pack 4 Windows NT 4.0 Enterprise Server Windows NT 4.0 Server Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Windows NT 4.0 Workstation DVD 2 Contains: Windows Millenium Windows Millenium Upgrade Windows Millenium StepUp Windows 98 Second Edition Windows 98 Second Edition Upgrade Windows 98 Windows 98 Upgrade Windows 95 C Windows 95 B Windows 95 B Floppy Edition Windows 95 A Windows 95 Original Windows 95 Floppy Edition Windows 95 Upgrade Windows 95 Upgrade Floppy Edition Windows NT 3.51 Server Windows NT 3.51 Workstation Windows NT 3.5 Server Windows NT 3.5 Workstation Windows NT 3.1 Advanced Server Windows NT 3.1 Workstation Plus! Digital Media Edition Plus! XP Plus! 98 Plus! 95 Older Stuff DVD 2 Contains: Bob Windows NT 3.51 Shell Update Windows For Workgroups 3.11 Windows 3.11 Windows For Workgroups 3.1 Windows 3.1 Windows 3.0 Windows 2.11 for 286 Windows 2.1 Windows 2.1 for 286 Windows 2.03 Windows 1.04 Windows 1.03 Windows 1.03 for 286 Windows 1.02 Windows 1.01 Dos 7 Beta Dos 6.22 Dos 6.2 Dos 6.0 Dos 5.0 Dos 4.01 Dos 3.3 Dos 3.21 Dos 3.2 Dos 2.2 Dos 1.1 Dos 1.0 Extras DVD 1 Contains: Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 6.0 Internet Explorer 5.5 Internet Explorer 5.01 Internet Explorer 4.01 Internet Explorer 4.0 16Bit Internet Explorer 3.03 16Bit for 3.11 Internet Explorer 3.03 16Bit for NT 3.51 Internet Explorer 3.02 for 95 Internet Explorer 3.02 for NT Internet Explorer 2.0 Internet Explorer 2.0 16Bit Internet Explorer 1.5 Internet Explorer 1.0 DirectX: DirectX 9.0b DirectX 8.2 DirectX 8.0a DirectX 7.0 DirectX 6.0 DirectX 5.0 (4.0 never shipped) DirectX 3.0 Windows Media Player: Windows Media Player 9.0 Windows Media Player 7.1 Windows Media Player 6.4 Windows Media Player 6.1 Windows Media Player 5.2 Windows Media Player 4.0 MSN Messenger: MSN Messenger 6.0 MSN Messenger 5.0 MSN Messenger 4.7 MSN Messenger 4.6 MSN Messenger 4.5 MSN Messenger 3.6 MSN Messenger 3.5 MSN Messenger 3.0 MSN Messenger 2.2 MSN Messenger 2.1 MSN Messenger 2.0 MSN Messenger 1.0 |
ways in at around 8 gigs but completely worth it if only for the convenience :o
rob - June 16, 2006 12:22 PM (GMT)
On the subject of Windows...
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Gates to Give Up Daily Role at Microsoft  Microsoft chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon that he would be shifting priorities, leaving his full-time position at Microsoft in two years to focus his efforts on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Microsoft CTO Ray Ozzie will take over Gates' role as Chief Software Architect starting immediately. "Over the next two years, Ray and I will w**k side by side to ensure a smooth transition," Gates said. "Over time, he'll take on the central role for architectual leadership at Microsoft.' |
Could possibly lead to better (less rushed, more features) M$ products? :ermm:
Nick - June 16, 2006 12:29 PM (GMT)
Why would you think that? :ponder:
rob - June 16, 2006 12:57 PM (GMT)
Billy Gates cares more about meeting deadlines and making money as apposed to the quality of his products, if you look back down the Windows timeline and take count of all the patches and service packs (particularly with Windows 98/ME/NT), you get a sense that it was rushed out and incomplete. Granted time's chance quickly and there's a constant need for updates, but the majority of improvements should have been made to begin with, like support for certain devices, security holes that they knew of months ago and did nothing about etc.
I'm not saying that Windows is by any means a bad operating system, just rushed at times, and that Bill Gates is reportively the cause, giving in to deadlines as apposed to user needs. :)
I'm not saying that Windows is by any means a bad operating system, just rushed at times, and that Bill Gates is reportively the cause, giving in to deadlines as apposed to user needs. :)
laughitupfuzzball - June 16, 2006 01:11 PM (GMT)
On the subject of Mr Gates I watched this Nintendo revolution the other day :lmao:
Sorry if it's already been on the board :D
Sorry if it's already been on the board :D
rob - June 16, 2006 02:42 PM (GMT)
:lol:
one quick strange M$ thing - Open up Notepad, type in
bush hid the facts
and nothing else, then save it as a .txt file, give it any name you want, then open the file :o
one quick strange M$ thing - Open up Notepad, type in
bush hid the facts
and nothing else, then save it as a .txt file, give it any name you want, then open the file :o
Michelle - June 16, 2006 03:06 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (rob @ Jun 16 2006, 03:42 PM) |
| :lol: one quick strange M$ thing - Open up Notepad, type in bush hid the facts and nothing else, then save it as a .txt file, give it any name you want, then open the file :o |
Heh, very odd indeed! :blink: