Windows 98 SP1 Build Number 4.10.2088
    Due out in January of 1999(?)
    What's in it?
  • Internet Explorer 4.0 Service Pack 2
      • This will contain more accessibility support which we will talk about later, speech recognition software compatibility and keyboard commands for those who cannot use a mouse. The update will also include the Outlook Express security patch which stops the file attachment exploit.
  • Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA)
      • This includes support for on-screen keyboard and screen readers.
  • Component Object Model 98 (DCOM98)
      • DCOM98 is a way to run applications across a network, including the internet. Changes in the SP1 version of DCOM will include higher page table limits, MTA support, and more Visual Basic compatibility.
  • Device Bay Support
      • The new Device Bay support will allow for a simple way to upgrade and expand your PC. Decive Bay will also allow use of next-generation I/O cables and contains support for a wide range of peripherals.
  • Brooktree Hardware Support
      • SP1 will provide support for Brooktree 848/849/878/879 chipset based TV display cards.
  • V-Chip Technology for WebTV
      • This will allow parents to block certain programs from being watched by their kids.
  • TV Listings from Gemstar
      • Now that a new company is providing TV listings for WebTV, the SP1 will update your WebTV allowing for Gemstar to provide TV listings to your PC.
  • WaveTop WebTV Update
      • SP1 will allow your PC to receive WaveTop data without having to be restarted.
  • Wake-on-LAN
      • This allows your PC to be 'awoken' when it is suspended once it receives data over a Network.
  • IP/PPP/ATM Update
      • The major change in this, will be the support for ADSL and UADSL.
  • Windows Driver Model (WDM) Modem Support
      • This will allow WDM driver based modems to function correctly under Windows 98. Support for WDM sound cards was a big change in Windows 98, so Microsoft has decided to include support for modems also.
  • Dial-Up Networking 1.3 Update
      • This will be the same update to DUN that was released a few months ago. It basically fixed a security hole by strengthening password management and encryption.
  • Euro Font Compatibility
      • Microsoft has re-written a few of their fonts to include the euro glyph.
  • Removed Support for NetWare Directory Services (NDS)
      • Once SP1 is installed, the Microsoft Service for NetWare Directory Services will be disabled, however you should be using Novell Client32 to manage your NDS anyways. It is disabled due to the fact that the Microsoft one never worked correctly.

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