PC Magazine"when the support ends for WIN98 users and patches no longer protect against new exploits.... what will happen to the millions of PC's that cannot be upgraded with XP / Longhorn, etc. ???

Will this represent a major security threat against the internet?

Not everyone will have the means or will to buy a new PC that can support the new OS. Besides... All of my old PC's are in my home network for kids, etc. I imagine many will do the same with their old 233, 333, 450, 800 Mhz systems.

Without security patches these PC's will be the fuel for the new virus's. How do we protect the internet at that point.

The fact that Microsoft can still maintain a major position with computers after getting their hands slapped the last time is amazing. It is our fault for purchasing their products without questioning their motives. It is too bad that a company cannot produse an OS that is equal to the MS products. There is a window here for someone to even the playing field. It will take quite an effort to open that window."