Oh, thanks for mentioning that about not for XP -
I didn't read all of the info about the new IE9.

Yep good ole XP, stills works just fine for me.
When it does finally go bye bye with no support -

I'll convert 100% to a Linux OS - I have a dual boot system already.

The newest Ubuntu OS will scan and copy over your documents & photos from XP {probably all windows products} during the install.

That was nice to have it done for me automatically, the other versions I would have had to add those myself if I wanted them on the Linux side.

I also like Mepis Linux - have it on my older laptop.