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Would someone have any ideas why on this link the WMP can play the file with no problems in Firefox 3.6.28, but the same player shows when using Opera 11.64 but will just not play the video.
Would this be anything to do with the fact to how Opera 11.64 was installed in that the stand alone installer wasn't used and the work around was used instead.
I have tried inserting the plugins used by Firefox, but this hasn't helped, and to be honest when I tried the link with Opera 11.64 at first it was WMP 6.4 that would appear and again with no play, but I found out by going to the registry and entering a new key for OPERA.EXE, this then made the 9 series of WMP show, but that only helped half of the issue, the other half being that it won't play.
I know you might say well just use firefox, but the thing is I have found Opera to be faster, and if I could get a fix for this then I would prefer to use Opera.
Here is the link.
The Link works with Opera version 10. That is the highest Opera browser that I have on my PC
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Finally, there is potentially bad news regarding Opera! ...
http://www.neowin.net/news/facebook-rumored-to-be-buying-opera
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Facebook-Opera-Browser-Software-Acquisition,news-15364.html
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/45795/facebook-browser-opera-software-buyout
If you’ve read the news from various websites including the ones listed above, the majority of the responses have been negative to wards Facebook buying Opera.
Since I never had nor plan to create an account with Facebook, I too am watching what will be the outcome on this acquisition.
Hopefully my version of Opera is too old for it to be affected on what Facebook plans to do if they leave the bargaining table with Opera’s Portfolio. Only time will tell.
This reply was made using Opera 8.5
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HP D530 with Intel 865 chipset and 82801EB controller. Two SATA Seagate 1.5TB and 2TB drives. HDD controller is set in BIOS to compatibility mode with multisector and UDMA enabled for both HDD drives. Dual boot Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 professional.
File copy operation between drives (5.86GB):
- Windows 2000 - 2m 13s
- Windows 98 - 3m 15s
The Windows 98 does have DMA transfers enabled for both HDD drives. I'm suspecting the W98 does not take advantage of the higher than UDMA 33 modes.
I'm looking for the way to check what particular UDMA mode Windows 98 is using.
Also, It would be good to force Windows 98 to perform as well as the Windows 2000 does.
Hi.
If your question is based on speed, Windows 2000 is faster than Windows 98 FE, which is faster than Windows 98 SE.
That is based on my analysis after years of using Windows 98 FE then moving to Windows 98 SE for a short time period then upgrading to Windows 2000. My experience with Windows 98 SE is it (Windows 98 SE) offered a lag time in terms of response compared to Windows 98 FE & Windows 2000.
Of course, some may beg to differ. It really depends on what you are using your operating system as.
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With the amount of animation you do not want, you should try an old version of Opera. I've used Opera 8.5 for the exact reasons you listed above.
Oh no! I'm sworn not to touch Opera ever again and I mean it. I did try a few versions over the years and could never find the experience I needed. It's been quite a pain to switch from SlimBrowser to K-Meleon, then briefly to Firefox and finally to SeaMonkey and I've had just about enough of switching browsers just because of a bunch of [...] that changed standards so that more and more advertising could be shoved down our throats.
Fair enough!
I am very content using Opera and, rarely use anything else for the past 7 years. Previous to Opera I was a Netscape 7 user. I would imagine our surfing habits differ greatly why our primary choice of browser are not the same.
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What about Pale Moon (specifically the older version, built from FF 3.6 code base) ? Will that run on 98 SE using Kernel ex ?
If so, Is it worth going from FF 3.6.x to PM ? As in, will it be visibly faster/lighter than plain FF (Athlon XP, no SSE2).
Any return of experience will be greatly appreciated...
I suggested Pale moon in my earlier posts however it appears no one on Windows 98 has given it a try.
Pale moon is a scaled-down version Firefox (in appearance) that performs well on Windows 2000. Like all Mozilla platforms, Pale moon takes some time to load the first time, which, speeds up the second, third, and fourth time around.
If you like the simplicity of the older Firefox ( 2.0 – 1.5 ) you will find Pale moon offering similar results.
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Personally I have no need for Flash, I never ever go near YouTube and I immediately discard any site that requires Flash for its main menu or other important functions. Flash is opaque technology, anything might hide inside, user has no control whatsoever over its content and actions, so to me it's a no-no.
I mourn the days when browsing was pure HTML, no link could fool you through redirecting or other modern tricks, there was not even the slightest idea of a video/audio captcha that'd drive one crazy, no stupid flashy ads flying, jumping or sneakily hiding transparent and so on. The Internet of the 21-st century makes me sick, literally and I try to interact with it as little as possible; I'm sorry, however, for the good people I get disconnected with.
With the amount of animation you do not want, you should try an old version of Opera. I've used Opera 8.5 for the exact reasons you listed above.
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I never stopped using Opera 8.54 when it was no longer the latest browser. Since I only frequent message boards that use vbulletin in addition to visiting sites that do not rely heavily on Java script in order to work, there was no reason to make the newer versions of Opera my primary browser. Palemoon is there if I need to view a technical video on youtube or view a flash oriented website. I generally choose between Paelemoon and an Alpha version of Opera 10.
It is amazing how computing has moved from a learning experience to a flashy visual (eye candy) experience. If you had the opportunity to try Windows Developer, it is plain to see computing is not aimed for the computer geek anymore. I guess the warning was there when Microsoft discontinued Encarta.
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I stopped using Java script, Java, in addition to Flash when I used Windows 98 from 2000 - 2007. I used Windows 98 from 1998 - 2007.
At the time, Opera 8.5 was the best alternative to Internet Explorer 6 and Firefox.
Opera has changed so much after 9.1 it is more like Firefox these days which, I can't stand. I’m sure older Opera users will understand what I mean.
K-meleon may be the only thing left. You can try Palemoon. It is a Firefox alternative, which I use on Windows 2000. It may just work on Windows 98.
It may be best to use a current operating system for the Internet and Windows 98 for whatever needs you choose to use it. The majority of the hardcore Windows 98 members that were capable of creating remedies to dilemmas are not around anymore.
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Professional audio with onboard AC97... You are joking, right? Because that's what you are showing us if I am not mistaken.
A windows 98 system with an M-Audio 2496 or one of the M-Audio Delta series will have sound playback and recording quality leagues above a Windows XP/Vista/7 system with onboard AC97 chip or latest Creative Labs card...
You are mistaken for the example is based on using the same onboard sound card embedded on the on the same motherboard.
Since there is a difference in performance by stepping up the operating system to use the latest drivers, it answers the question Offler posed.
In regards to the M-Audio 2496 it is limited 96 kHz, 24-Bit since it was designed to perform on Windows 95. It is not tied in to direct X like sound blaster cards (which is what soundmax is) or AC 97. I would know for I own M-Audio 2496, AC 97, & Soundblaster cards. So you won't gain anything stepping up your operating system if you use the M-Audio 2496.
I could have easily used RME but that would not answer Offler’s question since he/she based it on soundblaster cards on different operating systems.
If you were referring to better in terms of ASIO drivers, yes, the 2496 would be better under those conditions. But, since the 2496 is 16-year old sound card, it is outdated in the professional audio market in this day in age and, considered a budget soundcard for those who are just getting in to the world of professional audio.
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Here are the audio results using a dual-boot system (Windows 2000/Windows 7).
This is what to expect using Windows 98
Windows 2000
This is what to expect using Windows XP Service Pack II and above.
Windows 7
If you are looking for the best audio quality, you will need to put down Windows 98.
I held on it for as long as I could for audio. The newer operating systems exceed Windows 98 using the same on board hardware in terms of audio.
Higher sample rates, higher bit rates, in addition to, a lower noise floor was the reason I had to retire Windows 98 for
professional audio.
If I remember correctly Windows 98 does not offer 32 bit for Audio purposes like Windows 2000.
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Has anyone tried Opera 10.7 as of yet?
It works superb on Windows 2000.
I may try it on my old computer that has Windows 98.
http://my.opera.com/desktopteam/blog/2010/08/09/new-10-70-snapshot-with-more-presto-updates
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I doubt those who are using Windows 2000 in this day in age is concerned about Microsoft dropping their support.
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Windows 98 FE is much faster than Windows 98 SE. It is the reason why I moved to wards Windows 2000 once I retired Windows 98 FE.
You are pretty much on your own for the majority use Windows 98 SE on MSFN. I learned that years ago when there was more traffic in the 95/98 forums.
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Last winter, I obtained a Dell Optiplex GX260 that came with XP-SP3. I originally wanted to make it dual boot with XP and 98FE, only to find that the chipset and other drivers were for 98SE. I settled for SE and XP, but now I want to try installing 98FE again. The details regarding the hardware are in this thread. How difficult would it be to modify the drivers to work on 98FE or to deceive the installers that the OS is 98SE? Is the incompatibility of these drivers and 98FE real or artificially added to the installers?
You'll have two problems.
You will need to find audio & video drivers that will adapt to the Dell GX 260 and be windows 95/98 compatible.
Windows 98 FE offers no characteristics of 98 SE and all the similarities of Windows 95. There are lots of drivers missing in Windows 98 FE that are in Windows 98 SE. Possibly, it would best searching for Windows 98 SE upgrade CD that was aimed solely for Windows 98 FE. But of course, if you do that it will just make everything Windows 98 SE.
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I don't see why JustinStacey.x needs to defend himself because the programs he use will not adapt to Windows 98.
We all use our computers differently. We should not pass judgement just because someone did not have stellar results using an older operating system with his programs.
It was a joke
, a (friendly) retaliation for this:http://www.msfn.org/board/needing-help-xp-...303-page-5.html
Everyone should be free to use whatever OS and programs he likes, no matter what other people think it is "better" or "faster" or "safer" or "whatever".
jaclaz
I see.
Thanks for bringing it my attention.
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Call it as ambiguous as you like.
I ain't spending more than 5 minutes faffing around trying to get a flash drive to work in Windows 98 when it will be ready in ten seconds on an XP or 2000 box.
P.R.O.D.U.C.T.I.V.I.T.Y. - Learn about it.
I don't see why JustinStacey.x needs to defend himself because the programs he use will not adapt to Windows 98.
We all use our computers differently. We should not pass judgement just because someone did not have stellar results using an older operating system with his programs.
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They are changing standards too fast and too deep. There is unspoken pressure to take the 9x network down - I have never ever seen such a concerted action as this dissapearing of 9x drivers (for one) and 9x-compatible software; this almost looks like the works of a magic wand but I'm too darn old to believe in magic.
Windows 98 was the last operating system that allowed you to have full control over your computer. I had no other choice but to upgrade to Windows 2000 based on audio VST that would not work on Windows 98. However, it still gives you more freedom than Windows XP.
I tried Windows 7 for I while but had to put it down based on restricting me to do many things on my computer that had no affiliation to the Internet.
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We need to also keep in mind that Computer Hardware is the biggest obstacle these days. Finding products that are backwards compatible is not as easy as say 1 - 2 years ago. With most of the old Computer Hardware shops gone, it becomes even harder to find products that will adapt to Windows 98.
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I notice that most DSL companies have system requirements, and I'm not surprised to see that they start with XP and up.
What's the sysrq for? I assume drivers for the hardware, but I don't believe for a second that people running SE can't use high-speed Internet.
I think I'd "like" to use Verizon - at least, they have our phone already and their deal looks best. I've heard bad things, though (more often in the past), so if they're not a good choice, warn me!
I am curious who is a good DSL provider, but I'm really asking - what DSL can I get, say $20/month, about 1.0mbps/400k to 1.5/500, that will work with 98SE? I suspect that any will, but I'd like to be sure. A baby's coming, and I'd like to be working from home by November, thus the switch to modern Internet at long last.
Is anyone using Verizon DSL with 98SE?
When I was on Windows 98 First Edition, I went from 5 kb per second (dial up) to 12 mbps per second (cable). Providing your connection (In your case USB) can handle the speed, you should have no issues getting 1.5 mbps from Windows 98 Second Edition.
Bear in mind the server in which you are accessing your webpage, download, what have you will, have a stronger affect on how long you can extract 1.5 mbps before throttling occurs.
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At these days i am building up a server based on Windows 2000 and IE6 is present there by default, also in work i have to use IE6.
I'm using Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 and, it doesn't offer Internet Explorer 6.
It has 5.
I refuse to upgrade it for I only use Opera. When i work with IE6 on NT5 based systems i noticed that it can crash 1-3 times a day (8 hours). On Windows 98se i didnt notice any standard program crash (invalid page fault blah blah blah), and no freeze. And i just wonder how and why...Could Fat 32 have anything to do with it? Just a wild guess.
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Thank you kartel.
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Are there any registry settings that will enable "Show Desktop" icon on the left-hand side next to the Windows Emblem?
Thanks
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Right Click on the Task bar and, go into properties.
Go to the Start Menu tab and click on Classic Start Menu.
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Well, I guess we are in hijack territory. Sorry Atmosphere XG.
I am not upset. By all means continue.
I just don't like when my topics turn into childish arguments.
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Creative Audigy SE
in Windows 9x/ME
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As far as I remember, Creative Audigy SE will not install without installing the Creative Audigy drivers. That is of course, if you are using the old 96 kHz/24-bit version. Even with the newer versions of Windows (2000, XP, Vista, & 7), the Creative Audigy SE soundcard will not install without the Creative Audigy drivers.