GTX Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 (edited) Actually, I'm doing a large research project and am having trouble finding comparisons and reviews for these two operating systems. Can anyone help me out and provide links or sources to this type of information? I'd really appreciated it :) Basically, all I need is details of each operating system, how each of them run, comparisons between the two, the pros and cons of each, ect... Thanks in advance :) Edited March 12, 2004 by GTX5_Crusader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxBoy Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 why are you comparing legacy OS? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 To simply put, it's a research prodject I was instructed to do. I've already begun research and have been working on it for the past 2 hours... but haven't gotten very far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BxBoy Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 I see, wish you luck. I would start with the microsoft web site, it may seem silly.. but there's quite a few technical info you can find there.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK1150 Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 NT4 doesn't crash but does not support DOS apps. NT4 is better though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight' Posted March 12, 2004 Share Posted March 12, 2004 To simply put, it's a research prodject I was instructed to do.I've already begun research and have been working on it for the past 2 hours... but haven't gotten very far. btw, it's spelt project not prodject. :( www.winsupersite.com is a good resource for Windows information and reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 So far I have tried: http://www.microsoft.com/windows98/usingwindows/default.asp http://www.softheap.com/windows-98.html http://www.embeddingwindows.com/features.html http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation I've even looked at some retail sites and tried to use the descriptions of the products for help. But, so far, to very little avail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 I'm really enjoying the http:\\www.winsupersite.com. So far, so good. The word "Prodject" was fixed :) Got my first page... of 10... done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PseudoRandomDragon Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 NT4 doesn't crash but does not support DOS apps. NT4 is better though NT4 doesn't crash. LOL! HA HA AHA AHAHAHHAHAHAHHA whoooo that was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PseudoRandomDragon Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I used both OSes, so here is the scoop. This is comparing Win98SE with WinNT4 This is all my opinion by the way... Stability: First, both crash less than Win95 but more than Win2k. I'd say their stability ranks in about the same level. Security: WinNT was made for networks, so WinNT is more secure in restricting various user privalages. On the other hand, there are no more security updates for WinNT, but there are for Win98SE. DOS: WinNT has a lot more DOS commands and stuff. Just look in the help file, there are all sorts of commands Win98SE does not have. On the other hand, Win98SE keeps its compadability with older DOS programs. User interface: Quite similar. How they run: WinNT has a lot more services running and a completely different kernel from Win98SE. Software compadability: Win98SE wins on this. The fact they are still supported combined with DOS legacy programs gives wider range of drivers and software for that OS. Common use: Win98SE for home, WinNT for workplace/school. That is all I can think up off the top of my head. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoMayhem Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Use NT 4 unless you need USB support ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted March 13, 2004 Veteran Share Posted March 13, 2004 I'll put it in simplistic terms: NT > sh1t > win9x (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvbfan Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 NTFS-DOS simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I'll put it in simplistic terms:NT > sh1t > win9x (Y) :yes: :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenomorph Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 NT4 is more stable (depending on drivers), and supports NTFS (but not FAT32) Win98SE supports the latest DirectX games, more hardware, more software, FAT32. It's less stable, and doesnt work with NTFS. Unless you really have a reason to use NT4, Win98SE wins out for most users. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PseudoRandomDragon Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Actually, I believe that you can get NTFS working with Win98SE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan V Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 Yes, it is possible to get NTFS to work with Windows 98SE with read-only capabilities though. NTFS for Windows 98 is a NTFS file system driver for Windows 95 and Windows 98. Once installed, any NTFS drives present on your system will be fully accessible as native Windows 98 volumes. This version provides read-only capabilities. NTFS for Windows 98 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted March 15, 2004 Veteran Share Posted March 15, 2004 Once installed, any NTFS drives present on your system will be fully accessible as native Windows 98 volumes. I love how all the NTFS drivers for DOS/win9x just ignore the security... :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PseudoRandomDragon Posted March 15, 2004 Share Posted March 15, 2004 If you think it is insecure, don't use it. Win98 wasn't really ment for securing the computer for multiple users anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matrix XII Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Just as long as you dont use Win ME you have my blessing ;) haha... ME is like the worst OS ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 I'll put it in simplistic terms:NT > sh1t > win9x (Y) What a joke, 9X had no security at all. NT4 was a great OS. You obviously do not know the benefits of an NT OS otherhwise you would choose NT4. NT4 was far more stable as well having protected memory space and preemtive multitasking. I administered NT for about 5 years it was a great OS until 2000 came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Veteran Posted March 16, 2004 Veteran Share Posted March 16, 2004 Jason, I was saying NT was better than 9x :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougkinzinger Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 What a dumb question. NT4. Anyday. Install IE4 with Active Desktop integration, then upgrade to IE6. DUH! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 Jason, I was saying NT was better than 9x :laugh: Oops then I appologise for that, thought it seemed wrong what you typed :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucko Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 NT is way more robust than 98SE. Don't see the BSOD on an NT4 system very often. At least when I used it at school. But yer 98SE is definatly the best for game support. Can I ask, is this project for school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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