98 isn't supported either. You could get 2000. Since XP is very similar to 2000, most software runs on it, unlike in the old days.

I used 98 for years, but I have to say...life's been a hell of a lot easier since I switched to XP. So much more stable, so much easier to add peripherals, so much more time to play and less time spent pulling my hair out. I recently switched a friend of mine from ME to XP, and he's been very happy with the results.

If you don't like that authorization thing, get XP Pro. No authorization with that version.

Besides, you can't use ME forever, and I have a feeling you'll prefer XP to Longhorn.