![]() Top desktop and portable PC manufacturers worldwide are delivering Windows 98 preinstalled on their new consumer systems. “The powerful, easy-to-use, consumer-oriented features will appeal to experienced and new users alike, helping to grow the entire market.” Said Rod Schrock, vice president and group general manager, consumer products group, Compaq Computer Corp. “Windows 98 is not only a win for consumers, but it is a win for the entire PC industry,” Leading PC manufacturers and hardware and software vendors are taking advantage of new features in Windows 98, including enhanced broadcast capabilities and support for the latest technologies such as Universal Serial Bus (USB) and Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) to deliver innovative new solutions to their customers (see addendum for a list of vendors). Windows 98 Extends Opportunities for the PC Industry Many leaders will be on hand to demonstrate hardware and entertainment solutions that take advantage of the consumer capabilities in Windows 98. Microsoft will celebrate the worldwide availability of Windows 98 with industry launch partners and consumers this evening at a launch event in San Francisco. “As a result, this is the easiest-to-use version of Windows yet and will help bring the power of the PC to new users worldwide.” Said Bill Gates, chairman and CEO of Microsoft. ![]() “Windows 98 is the first version of Windows that we designed specifically for home users,” Windows 98 is expected to be available on more than 90 percent of all new consumer PCs within 30 days. ![]() In addition, more than 200 PC manufacturers – including the top 25 manufacturers – are scheduled to ship Windows 98-based consumer machines today or within 30 days. ![]() The new operating system is immediately available in more than 40 countries worldwide and from more than 12,000 retail outlets in North America. today announced the availability of the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system, the consumer operating system upgrade that works better and plays better. ![]()
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