| Feature | qcow2 (QEMU) | VMDK (VMware) | VHD (Hyper-V) | |---------|--------------|---------------|----------------| | Snapshots | Native, fast | Limited | Requires differencing disks | | Compression | Built-in | External tool | No | | Cross-platform | Excellent (Linux, macOS, Windows) | Good | Poor outside Windows | | Performance under QEMU | Best | Good (converted) | Acceptable |
qemu-img snapshot -c fresh_install win98.qcow2 windows 98 qcow2
Windows 98, the iconic operating system from Microsoft, still holds a special place in the hearts of many. Released in 1998, it was a significant upgrade to its predecessor, Windows 97, and introduced several features that are now considered nostalgic. Although it's no longer supported by Microsoft, Windows 98 remains a popular choice for retro computing enthusiasts and those looking to experience the simplicity of older operating systems. | Feature | qcow2 (QEMU) | VMDK (VMware)
qemu-img create -f qcow2 -b win98_clean.qcow2 win98_gaming.qcow2 qemu-img create -f qcow2 -b win98_clean
QEMU allows you to bridge the network interface of the Windows 98 VM to your host's internet connection. With some configuration, you can actually get a Windows
Searching for a pre-made "windows 98 qcow2" image is common because installing Windows 98 from scratch on modern virtualization software is surprisingly difficult.