I only buy ThinkPad laptops. They have served me well, and one that I bought in 2003 is still cranking out the goods while bouncing on a keyboard stand and riding around in the van while I do one-nighters. It's XP and since it doesn't go on the 'net, I don't plan on replacing it until it starts showing it's age.

I do have a couple of older computers in the office that I should replace. One is my net-surfing computer and another for business (I have one on order for biz). The older computer will go off-line and I'll just use it for old software.

My neighbor thinks I'm a computer guru (I'm definitely not) and she needs to upgrade. Should I tell her Win8 or Win7?

And is Windows Defender on Win8 as good as the Avast AV that she is now using?

If you know, please let me know, and I'll pass on the info.

Thanks,
Notes

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