Welcome to Template98

This is a fully functional, multi-page web application template designed to fuse the nostalgia of the Windows 98 user interface with modern, responsive web technologies. It serves as a comprehensive starting point for anyone looking to build retro-style web apps, interactive dashboards, or unique personal pages.

Use the toolbar buttons above (Icons, Widgets, Modals) to navigate and explore the different component showcases.

Download & Installation

Get started by downloading the complete project files. The quickest way to deploy is to upload the contents to any standard web host with PHP support.

For more detailed instructions on deploying to a shared host or setting up a local development environment on Windows, macOS, or Linux, please see the Installation Suggestions page.

Credits & Acknowledgements

This project stands on the shoulders of giants and was made possible by the incredible work of the open-source community.

  • Core Framework: The entire look and feel is powered by the amazing 98.css library by jdan.
  • Iconography: The authentic icons used throughout this template are from the beautiful Chicago95 icon set.
  • Project Home: This is a timnetworks.org project. The source code is publicly available on GitHub.

A special thank you to Microsoft for creating the timeless and iconic Windows 98 operating system that inspired this project, and to Google's Gemini for its assistance in the development process.