Why do you need to upgrade the OS?
What programs and stuff do you need this computer for that you can’t live without?
Do you have a Linux live disc?
I am not sure you have enough memory to run Windows 7 or 8. It might be okay to keep XP and load up Linux when you go online.
did anyone ping SA?
Win XP [and also MS Office 2003] are losing MS support as of April 8. That means no more patches and updates for vulnerabilities found in the OS and software.
Continuing to run XP and Office 2003 after April opens yourself wide open to hacker attacks ...
Security updates stop next month. I access some legitimate sites that I do business with I just assume not have my info hacked. That and the fact the browser compatibility with them is getting a tad bit difficult sometimes.
What programs and stuff do you need this computer for that you can’t live without?
Printer, access to Humana's website, the drug store, a few medical specialty supply venues, access to take care of other personal business.
Do you have a Linux live disc?
No.
I am not sure you have enough memory to run Windows 7 or 8. It might be okay to keep XP and load up Linux when you go online.
For what I do 7 or 8 should work. I tried a Linux disk once. I could not for the life of me figure out how to get it to work with dial up. For that matter I have an old Compaq with XP on it I could put Linux on but unless I could go on line what's the point?