AOL? I'd rather have an updated computer than a working AOL? How come you're still using AOL?
I have had it since day one when I got my computer back in the 90's and my kids and I find it the easiest to use -- never have any problems unless Microsoft in this instance got involved. Had the same screen name forever and don't feel like changing. I bring along DSL so I don't pay that much monthly and I hate Explorer! :)
Besides I like to take after liberals on the message boards. A lot of features now built in that work really well!