> -----Original Message----- > From: PCBUILD - PC Hardware discussion List > [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Kris Shapar > > On 30 Apr 98 about Re: [PCBUILD] Hard drive and Win95S, Dave Jones > <[log in to unmask]> had this to say: > > > As far as I know, OSR2 is only available on new systems and not on just > > hard drives.. > > Sometimes you can get it legally if you upgrade your system: > > > > As an extra thought, you can purchase a copy of Windows 98 from > Microsoft > > from their site > > for $29.95 and get all the benefits of OSR2 and more.. > > Not exactly true, it's only the Beta 3 version and still has a few > problems that were later worked out, as for instance some (not all) > cable modems. > Kris make a valid point AND.... Not only is the DOJ still after MS but now 10-15 states are planning on filing injunctions against Microsoft to halt the sale of Win98 ... you may end up with an OS that has a limited lifetime and NO replacement product!