Windows XP to the next operating system

I am a retired Senior who is a limited income.  I have Windows XP on my computer

I love him, but knows that she will become not secured soon.  My problem is that I can't afford to buy

a new computer or the next OS System.  So what am I, I guess what to do now?  Help?

Computers with a good performance that include Windows 7 or Windows 8 may be purchased for amounts relatively small (for example, $ 400 to $ 600).

If you don't spend any money, then you have two choices:

  1. Keep Windows XP and use your computer with care

    • do not click on links in the e-mail
    • do not open email attachments
    • do not go to dodgy websites
    • do not download the software that you don't know is safe
    • do not use peer-to-peer file sharing
    • In general, see http://www.techsupportalert.com/safe-hex-safe-computing-practices.htm
    • Install an antivirus program that will run on XP and keep up to date (Microsoft will continue to allow Microsoft Security Essentials XP at least one year; I suspect that other companies will keep support for XP at least as long, if not more)
  2. Replace Windows XP with a version of Linux (and use your computer with caution).
    • There are several "distributions" (distributions) or Linux versions that include a user-friendly interface which are pretty "Windows-like."
    • There are a few commercial versions of Linux which must be purchased, in general, Linux is free
    • The installation package usually contains at least a browser (Firefox or Google Chrome), an e-mail client, a multimedia player and often an Office suite (similar to Microsoft Office).
    • You will need to do some research at the time to choose a distro and - once chosen - to familiarise yourself with its operation.
      • There are too many distributions and too many opinions to give you a recommendation.  See some of the articles found in this research--> https://www.google.com/#q=best+linux+distro+for+beginners+2014
      • Or ask for advice at your local public library, senior center, computer club, or any other resource local tech

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