you could try logging on to facebook - probably then move over to you tube.
you need to think about malware protection though ... the rugrat trojan has been known to come back at any time - even after 30 or more years.
If he still insists on nfl 7.4 you should try an upgrade to 2 pints of lager - although that can sometimes lead to a backdoor attack - so be careful.
eithe way you'll probably prefer that to him considering the Vista - although if you fail to install new software he may end up considering a mac