Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 13th Aug 2007 21:38 UTC, submitted by flanque

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(Now I really wish AOL would make a linux version so I can get my parents away from Windows altogether)
Early editions of AOL actually were full OSs -- they were copies of GEOS with all software but the AOL client disabled.
But I wouldn't remind them of this now. The last thing we want AOL doing is to be given total control over the OS their customers use...
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2006-06-04
Truly,
I still run Win98 because I can put it on as many computers as I want as many times as I want. There are a few "Unofficial Upgrade" packs that improve it's performance too. A few weeks ago I replaced my parent's computer but needed an operating system for it. Since they are AOL dial up subscribers, I had to use Windows. The computer was too old for Vista and I could not get my hands on a real copy of XP. But hey, I had an old Win98 disc laying around. Worked just fine for their needs.
(Now I really wish AOL would make a linux version so I can get my parents away from Windows altogether)