text: That really isn't an upgrade.  Windows 98 was essentially Windows95 with a new logo and a bunch of bug fixes.  Most useful programs coming out now aren't going to run well on 98 if they run at all.\n\nThat being said OS9 is also dated.\n\nI would upgrade to something running Windows XP Pro or if you want to spend more and have fewer software options available Mac OSX. The upside to Mac being that you would be exposed to fewer viruses and have a flashy GUI.