The most significant battle cry of the Windows 98 development cycle was the integration of the web browser into the operating system. Beta 2.1 showcased the deep embedding of Internet Explorer 4.0.
: Internet Explorer and Outlook Express were bumped to version 4.72.2020 by Build 1614, reflecting Microsoft's push for "web integration" via the Active Desktop. windows 98 beta 2.1
: This build saw the debut of several "final" system sounds, including the iconic tada.wav startup chime and a low-pitched shutdown sound later featured in the Plus! 98 high-color theme. The most significant battle cry of the Windows