File:Windows98.png

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Description

Screenshot of the Windows 98 SE desktop with the Channel Guide and Welcome to Windows 98 window open.

Source

Original screenshot uploaded by Koman90, latest version uploaded by Addonian1123. (Source: BetaWiki)

Author

Microsoft

Portion used

Entire screen.

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Licensing

Microsoft
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Use rationale

Article

History of Microsoft Windows

Purpose of use

To illustrate the desktop in the section Windows 98.

Replaceable?

Can only be replaced with another non-free image.

Non-free media rationale for History of Microsoft
Article

History of Microsoft

Purpose of use

To illustrate the desktop in the section 1995–1999: Foray into the Web and other ventures.

Replaceable?

Can only be replaced with another non-free image.

Non-free media rationale for Windows 98
Article

Windows 98

Purpose of use

To demonstrate the default Windows 98 desktop.

Replaceable?

Can only be replaced with another non-free image.

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