Microsoft releases Windows 98

25th June 1998
Microsoft releases Windows 98

On 25th June 1998, Microsoft released a new version of its Windows operating system, Windows 98.

New features provided by Windows 98 included the ability to view thumbnail previews of images, a quick launch toolbar, and improved networking capabilities.

Related information:

• Centre for Computing History: Microsoft
• Centre for Computing History: Microsoft Windows 98

Image:

• Windows 98 software package
  Credit: The Centre for Computing History item CH31958.

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