Thanks to Mark
Christensen for this link.
“Windows 98 users planning on getting bug fixes and new features
that Microsoft has been preparing for its consumer operating system
had better be ready to shell out some bucks.”
“Microsoft is working on another version of Windows 98 Second
Edition, adding technology and eliminating bugs that appeared in
the maiden release. Called StepUp, the latest SE package is
designed for consumers who are already using Windows 98, according
to beta testers.”
“But users will have to pay for Second Edition StepUp, whereas
Microsoft had previously indicated that the upgrade would come for
free.”