LL2.8 - what's the risk in continuing to use?

[m654321]

I have an 10" Samsung netbook (single core Intel Atom [email protected]; 2GB RAM).
LL2.8 is the last LL release that runs well (without noticeable lag) on this machine.

What is the risk in continuing to use this LL release on this machine, even though it's past its 5-year life-cycle ?

I only use the netbook for downloading & listening to podcasts (using Clementine) and watching TV programmes (using VLC media player), while on the move.  So yes, I do connect to the internet with this machine. 

[TheDead]

Like all out of date OSes, I would not use it for anything serious like banking, emails (like Microsoft accounts which are linked to tons of other stuff), etc.
Also, if you connect to your personal/work network with it, even if just for the internet,  there could be other issues.
Note : You could use a different subnet for "Guest" access that only has internet, but still...
Everything in network is as secure as it's weakest link.

Maybe adding an antivirus/antimalware could maybe help with future security, but thats a big maybe.

Like I usually say to people asking "How can I be 100% risk free on the internet?"... "You can't.".
The standard response is a panicked/confused look, which is sometimes pretty funny, but then I follow by adding that it's like asking to be 100% certain to not getting into a car accident when going on the road. It's just impossible.

So, you can minimize risks by not doing risky actions
It's like driving your 1967 Shelby in 2019. It still works, and it's fast. but there is no airbags if you get into a head-on collison.

[Artim]

Best rule of thumb:  If your computer is NEVER connected to the Internet, go for it.  If it connects at all, ever, in any way to the 'net, don't use an unsupported OS.

[m654321]

[member=6733]TheDead[/member]

@Artim


Yep - I completely agree with you guys - sometimes I just have a need to hear others echo my own thoughts ..[size=78%].[/size]


Cheers
Mike