I purchased a Win95 computer way back when, during the period where they were offering a Free Upgrade to Win98 when it was released. That upgrade CD was completely free - no shipping charges. Why the charges now?

And charging up to a possible $17? Isn't the Post Office advertising a $4.95 flat rate as long as it fits? The box is even included in the deal. $1 or $2 dollars is more realistic, of course. Is my $17 shipped disc going to be packed in 4" of foam to keep it safe and justify that cost, or will it arrive in a shrink-wrapped cardboard sleeve like unasked for AOL and Netscape discs used to? They certainly never arrived broken, much as I wished they would.