Cage opened this issue on Feb 20, 2005 ยท 49 posts
ShawnDriscoll posted Sun, 20 February 2005 at 4:14 PM
Microsoft is still supporting Windows98 and higher with critical and security updates. They have extended their support for Windows98 beyond the normal seven years because they are still working on the 64-bit version of Windows and its release time has been pushed for later.
Some apps stopped working in Windows95 only because the version of DirectX or openGL they needed wasn't made for Windows95. DirectX 8.0a was the last version that worked in Windows95. Some games now need DirectX 9.0 or higher to play. So right away, you have to upgrade Windows to install the DirectX to install the game.
Another example is that Windows98 can't perform the huge memory management and virtual RAM (Windows swapfile) needed for a lot of the 3D apps now available. So companies don't bother testing their software in Windows98 and don't bother listing Windows98 as a requirement. Their program might still work in Windows98, depending on how well behaved it is. But some apps flat out will not let you install them in Windows98 to save you any stress and headaches.
Message edited on: 02/20/2005 16:15