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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it
has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
In article , P@trick.
says... I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Try Opera. -- Conor I only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow isn't looking good either. - Scott Adams |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
P@trick. wrote:
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! How about the Opera browser ? http://www.opera.com/support/kb/view/386/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opera_browser Paul |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
P@trick. wrote:
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! Hi there you Can probably find a browser that works for you here www.oldversion.com However I would highly recommend updating your Computer to a more modern PC with a new OS (XP, Vista, etc) or at the very least give Linux a try (www.ubuntu.com will probably suite your needs just fine) Windows 98 was and still is a terrible OS it will be badly insecure on the net not to mention slow and temperamental. JD |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
P@trick. wrote:
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. You can run FF3 with KernelEx. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? You can run FF2 without any supplement. You can run K-Meleon which is based on the same Gecko engine as FF. You can run Opera. I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/all-older.html Download Firefox 2.0.0.20 http://x86.neostrada.pl/KernelEx/ KernelEx is an Open Source compatibility layer with an aim to allow running Windows 2000/XP-only applications on Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft Windows Millennium operating systems. http://kmeleon.sourceforge.net/ K-Meleon is an extremely fast, customizable, lightweight web browser based on the Gecko layout engine developed by Mozilla which is also used by Firefox. http://www.opera.com/browser/ -- Mike Easter |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
P@trick. wrote:
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. What exactly is the hardware, cpu & ram? -- Mike Easter |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
P@trick. wrote in message ... I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! If the CIA was forcing you to use 98, the Obama Administration would have them investigated for torturing you. |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
"JD" wrote in message ... P@trick. wrote: I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! Hi there you Can probably find a browser that works for you here www.oldversion.com However I would highly recommend updating your Computer to a more modern PC with a new OS (XP, Vista, etc) or at the very least give Linux a try (www.ubuntu.com will probably suite your needs just fine) Windows 98 was and still is a terrible OS it will be badly insecure on the net not to mention slow and temperamental. JD With each new generation of Windows OSs, users increasingly trash older OSs. This will always be the case. When Win95 came along, Win 3... sucked. When 98 came along, 95 sucked. The only exception to this rule was Vista. When Vista came along, Vista sucked. Many of us did just fine using older generation OSs and older computers. I only upgraded to a P3 two years ago, and I ran Win ME. I LOVED ME (--- that looks funny). However, upgrades are being forced upon us regardless of our desires. When MS dropped support for 98 (and subsequently, ME), so did my ISP, and suddenly I no longer had Internet. I was forced to upgrade to XP. I've more or less gotten the hang of XP now. There are still things here or there I don't like, but I've gotten used to it. Perhaps more secure than previous generations (supposedly), but much more tempermental. Although I don't agree with the above trash talk and I don't share the sentiment that older is garbage, I do agree it's time to upgrade, like it or not. You'll find fewer and fewer capabilities with your older system. Though much better systems are available, if money is an issue, there are the Wally World specials. It's better to spring for $300 for a low-end P4-equiv. with Windows and some software loaded, than pump out $90 for the Windows upgrade and still not have a fast enough processor and sufficient RAM to play games. Some alternate browser versions are suggested, but in the long run, these will be quick fixes. Good luck! Woof |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
James D. Andrews wrote:
With each new generation of Windows OSs, users increasingly trash older OSs. This will always be the case. When Win95 came along, Win 3... sucked. When 98 came along, 95 sucked. The only exception to this rule was Vista. When Vista came along, Vista sucked. I was not saying Win9x is trash Because its older, I was pointing out that windows 9x Is no longer supported, has many bugs and no real security, if you are using this on the internet esp for internet banking or purchasing this is a very bad idea Many of us did just fine using older generation OSs and older computers. I only upgraded to a P3 two years ago, and I ran Win ME. I LOVED ME (--- that looks funny). However, upgrades are being forced upon us regardless of our desires. When MS dropped support for 98 (and subsequently, ME), so did my ISP, and suddenly I no longer had Internet. I was forced to upgrade to XP. I think supporting a product for over 10 years is more than enough, However I do agree with you on forced upgrades, but then again I did also suggest a free alternative that was not only more secure but would run on older hardware, you didn't seriously like Windows ME did you? that barley even worked it was even slower and more buggy than windows 9x, Why people never used windows 2000 then amazes me, that was a pretty decent OS. I've more or less gotten the hang of XP now. There are still things here or there I don't like, but I've gotten used to it. Perhaps more secure than previous generations (supposedly), but much more tempermental. Windows XP claimed to be the most secure version of windows ever at the time, however I was the least secure version it was so bad they had to make Service pack 2 which is nearly a whole different OS than the one they released. Although I don't agree with the above trash talk and I don't share the sentiment that older is garbage, I do agree it's time to upgrade, like it or not. You'll find fewer and fewer capabilities with your older system. Seriously how can anyone say Windows 9x was a good OS, I said it then I say it now, it has nothing to do with the fact that it is "older" (I was using WORKBENCH on an amiga before I went to PC's and that was better than windows 9x lol) If you use your PC for any length of time get a newer machine (and newer OS), It's a better and more productive experience for yourself. JD |
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What kind of browser for Windows 98?
On May 13, 11:21*am, P@trick. wrote:
I'm using an old PC with Windows 98 on it. Up until recently it has done fine, but now because of whatever improvements have been made it will no longer show most maps, or the weather. I like using an older version of Netscape 7.1 because of the personal toolbar. Is it possible that I could once again view maps and weather if I start using a later browser? I tried the latest version of Firefox but was told it would not run on my system. Is there an older version that would run using Windows 98, and if so is it likely that it would be any sort of an improvement? I didn't see an option to download older versions at Mozilla, so where could I download one if it might do some good? Thanks for any help! I am using Firefox 2.0, Netscape 9.0 and Opera 9.23 on Windows 98SE. They work fine on The Weather Channel. Netscape 9.0 requires a separate down load of two files, MSVCP71.DLL and msvcr71.dll. Do not ask me why the filenames use differing cases. Good luck. Herbert |
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