Cbyber

I remember the excitement of Windows 95, then Windows 98 was like Christmas. Windows ME (Millennium) was released and the anticipation was overwhelming. That was until I installed it and used it. On a personal account, I remember it seemed to a rushed and premature product and release. The operating system did bring with it multiple new features which are commonplace today.

Universal Plug n Play

Automatic Updates

Windows Image Acquisition

USB Mass Storage (Zheng, 2008)

While these features were a great addition to the computer world it still was not enough to save the reputation of ME. It was still far too unstable and unsecure (Vaughan-Nichols, 2009). ME did tarnish the reputation of Microsoft and the Windows line. Microsoft and Windows were obviously able to recover from the flawed program, but I could image it was not an easy task and some people had plenty of explaining to do.

Vaughan-Nichols, S. (April 9, 2009). The 10 Worst Operating Systems of All Time. Retrieved from https://www.pcworld.com/article/162866/worst_operating_system.html?page=3

Zheng, L. (March 18, 2008). Why Windows Me deserves more respect. Retrieved from http://www.istartedsomething.com/20080318/windows-me-deserve-more-respect/