98.js
Windows 98 rebuilt in JavaScript, right down to the window chrome and the sound the error dialogs make.
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How to get the most from it
98.js sits in Retro Web under Retro, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something nostalgic and clever.
About this category: Simulated TV channels by decade, old operating systems and the specific texture of an interface designed for a CRT.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- A trip back to the older internet
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
98.js: quick answers
Is 98.js free?
Yes. 98.js is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use 98.js?
No. You can use 98.js without signing up for anything.
Does 98.js work on a phone?
Not well. We file 98.js as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is 98.js safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does 98.js take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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