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Re: [LUG] [Fwd: Microsoft shuts down Windows 98]

 

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Tom Potts wrote:

> DON'T BUY WINXP!!! Just cos its not supported doesn't mean it'll stop 
> working!

What it was "supported" in the first place?

> I'd just make sure you back it up properly ( to your linux box)  then 
> re-install if it gets compromised - and tell your bank to get its act 
> together, or move to one that supports ffox or your favourite browser. 
> Or alternatively set your browser to pretend its ie if you can - that 
> often works.

Alternativly you could try another bank. I always find it amusing when
MSIE is required for "security reasons".

> There are a few sites that do some support for win3.1 and 95 so maybe 
> they'll do 98 too.

There's a Windows 95 version of Open Office on their site, IIRC.
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