OK, this is where I wish I had a time machine. Personally, I believe that Windows 98 Second Edition is the best operating system that Microsoft ever put out. The last of the true DOS-based operating systems, it contained some very useful tools for tech support, and compatability with the widest range of third party programs.
If I had to choose an alternate, it would be XP, home or professional, either one. Windows XP has been very stable, and a good operating system overall. It is a system hog, however, not as bad as Vista.
Windows ME and 2000 both had issues, and failure and corruption rates out in my area have not been good. I wouldn’t wish either one of these bad boys on my worst enemy.
I do know that there is something to be said for Linux, but because of the overall lack of support for third party software, I simply cannot recommend Linux as the operating systemof choice for most users.
That’s it in a nutshell. Next time we’ll take a look at Internet services: dial-up, DSL, cable, and satellite. Discover which one is right for you.