Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (CD-ROM, 1998) Part No. X03-77962
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Manufacturer description
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Part No. X03-77962 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro software & media category. Microsoft's retro software & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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