Ditch win98se.
I installed Win2k last year on one of my sys. Installed SPK2, SPK3 off line. Installed ZONE alarm on line and AVG for virus checker. Then I installed SPK4 and then did a scan after with 3 spyware removal tools and my sys was full of spyware and viruses.
XP is the way to go. Save yourself some trouble and spend a bit of money. XP isn't that expensive to buy.