Win98-quickinstall: A framework and installer to quickly install Windows 98

1. win98-quickinstall

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   A framework + installer to (very) quickly install Windows 98 on anything from a 486 up to a modern system

   

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3. v86

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   x86 PC emulator and x86-to-wasm JIT, running in the browser

   

4. Win11Debloat

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   A simple, lightweight PowerShell script that allows you to remove pre-installed apps, disable telemetry, as well as perform various other changes to declutter and customize your Windows experience. Win11Debloat works for both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

   

   Agree, W2k was peak Windows. Even the UI effects, like subtle drop shadows and fade-out animations looked tasteful, and were smooth on pretty average HW.

   Speaking of "workstation grade" Windows, you can still approximate this kind of experience by using "deshittification" scripts from around the Internet. IIRC I've used <https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat>. There are also enterprise-oriented release channels that keep some of the new bloat away, I think you can convince your existing installation.

   Personally I'm more offended by recent macOS updates - probably since it's my daily driver, so I notice it more. I had to resort to things like MDM profiles to keep it in check.

   Modern software just feels worse. I don't think it's nostalgia. A few years ago I've had my first experience with OS X 10.5 on a PowerBook. The system looked and worked better than modern macOS, even while the hardware was hot and somewhat struggling. Everything I needed from the OS was there (except for a performant web browser and less heat/noise). I'd switch.

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6. softgpu

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   SW and HW accelerated GPU driver for Windows 9x Virtual Machines

   

   Bought a minipc for a project, tried Win11, didn't hate it, but was surprised how little and poor the legacy software compatibility was.

   I ended up staying awake until 2am having a blast rolling a 98se VM and discovered softgpu: https://github.com/JHRobotics/softgpu

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