Tony, I've been using it since the beta began.  Naturally, it's a better
product now than when it started.  Release Candidate 0 is current, and
seems to be completely stable on the three computers that I've installed
it on.

Will you personally notice any benefits?  It appears to run a bit faster
on my PPro 200, but I can't tell any difference on a P166MMX or a P150.
It does include a driver refresh, and the multiple monitor support is
very, very cool.  Windows 98 also supports DVD natively, and claims
support for at least one multimedia video card (ATI All-in-Wonder).
Microsoft claims support for the common driver library, but since NT
does not include that support, it's really like blowing in the wind (so
to speak).

I would advise upgrading when it is released, especially for your
clients that are running OSR2, because it *should* be a more stable,
complete release.

Personally, though, I rely on UNIX ;-)

Drew Dunn
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Tomez De Silva "Tony" wrote:
>
> Hello Listmembers:
>
> I have several clients who are asking about purchasing Windows 98.  I would
> like the consensus of the group as to what personal experiences good,bad and
> indifferent that they have had.  For instance I have W95 4.00.950.B and IE
> 4.0 4.72.2106.  Would I personally notice any benefits from purchasing W98?
> Another questions would I have to upgrade my motherboard to accommodate any
> requirements of W98?  I am running P166, 32MB.
>
> Sincerely,
> Tomez De Silva  "TONY" MCSE, Candidate
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> "The only way to never fail is to never try."