a note from Clif, Mar 2006
A confidential source told me ...
Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 98, 98SE and ME on March 30/06.
However, Microsoft sent a confidential memo to its developer network today saying that it would support these operating systems until July 11/06. This information is not intended to be released by Microsoft to the public.
After July 11/06, no trace of Windows 98, 98SE or ME will be able to be found on Microsoft sites.