Monday, May 19, 2008

What's New in Windows 98?

Before you do something as drastic with your computer system as changing the operating system, you want to be sure that you're doing the right thing. You'll want to understand exactly how you'll benefit and what problems might occur. This article is about what's new with Windows 98 and how it will affect the way you use your computer.

The major difference you find in Windows 98 over 95 is that your desktop and the Internet are fused in many ways. Windows 98's Active Desktop gives your Windows desktop the look and feel of the Web. When you use Windows Explorer, you'll not only be able to view files on your own computer, but those on the Web as well. Uploading and downloading files from the Internet is as simple as copying a file from one subdirectory to another.

The Active Desktop lets you place the Channel Bar and Internet components on the Windows desktop. These components include regularly updated news headlines and scrolling stock tickers. Windows 98 even lets you set a Web site as the desktop's background wallpaper.

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