HELP
.... I have Windows XP3 and as everyone, I imagine, knows that the support is being pulled on the 8th April, I'm in a quandary about what to do. A new computer is out of the question at the moment..... I'm awaiting developments through my brother in the UK, but in the meantime I want to feel secure .
I do not use Internet Explorer at all. I use Fire -fox and Opera depending upon which one is behaving ! In this case is it necessary, for security reasons, to change the OS ?
I have no intention of using Windows 8 and not keen on Windows 7. OR, because I don't use IE is the necessity less ? I have already replaced Microsoft Essentials, which to me was a pity because I have found it to be perfect for me, but because MS are withdrawing updates for that I felt that changing to another AV was a priority.
I have been reading about Linux in various articles and have had a look at the very comprehensive details that Eric has posted on here. I have to admit that I don't relish the idea, and wonder, if I did decided (depending on advice) to 'go for' Linux would I be better getting a CD (as mentioned in Tutorial one by Eric). In this event, which Linux version would be most suitable (most simple
) ) for me ? I have read that Linux Mint 13 LTS Mate would be a good replacement for older XP systems ... although looking at Eric's link , it appears that this may have been superseded; because I am completely in the dark with this -I've no idea if that makes sense or not !!
IF I don't
need to change I'd rather not. I know there are a few people on here who praise Linux, but in my current circumstances I can do without hassle. However, I don't want the hassle of my Windows system going 'belly up' due to end of support from MS. It's not a case of doing it for doing sake - more, needs must.
I would appreciate the Linux users unbiased advice please, and thank you in anticipation.