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Sometimes the lumbering process of change gets a jolt -- evolution becomes revoution. since the printing press and the steam engine, few such surges have matched the impact of computers. Quite noticeably, the last years of the centyry pave way to the continuing developments in operating systems(OS) and environment. Take Windows revolution for instance. Last July 10, Philippine Systems and Synergy Inc. (PSSI) in cooperation with microsoft Philippines launched, fresh from its backyard, the latest incarnation of the its most popular operating system in the world -- Wndows 98. This new successor to Windows 95 is tagged to "work better and play better". Shall we tell you how and why? Remember how bugs and plaues of Windows 95 leave you yawning? Well, windows 98 is slightly more robust to keep you awake. After all, its core components include nearly three years' worth of bug fixex and updates. So you can expect less OS or application crashes, thanks to an impressive collection of system utilities. These include integrity check of system files, track down and repair of version conflicts and fine-tune startup options for troubleshooting. The new OS has an improved performance and realibility. This is evident in the OnNow support which enables your OnNow eqquipped PC to turn on off instantly, without having to wait to "boot up". Moreover, your PC becomes self-maintaining at peak performance with the Maintenance Wizard. One of the best features Windows 98 unlocks is a new range of hardware and entertainment capabilities. An add-on feature is the WebTV fir Windows that allows high quality reception and display of TV programs on your PC, and finding your favorite shows is easy with its built-in program guide. You can also get theater-quality, full motion video with surround audio on your PC with Digital Video Display (DVD). The successor to CD-ROM, a single DVD holds up to 17 gigabytes of information. With the above-mentioned capabilities, you can expand your PC experience. Do not even think of buying a new system without windows 98. for upgraders through, this new OS requires more CPU power, memory and disk space. Step up to Windows 98 sooner. Or you might get another jolt too soon!.
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