You will find that you need to make sure you have your flash software up to date, allow cookies, and understand that the new version is not much more different than ading more fancy graphics. Everything is as before with the addition of forums and a few other modules.
Some will find it a challenge to get around but give it time, and you come to understand it.
Gary, I gather the ULCM admins have not read your post correctly. You did mention you are using AOL 9.0 which at one time used to be Netcape Navigator. Just remember, the new website uses a lot of javascript, flash, and other scripts which some browsers do not work well with.
Please remember that it is best that you clear all cache from your browser, enable javascript, flash and be vigilant in your browsing. XP has IE6 but you are using AOL browser. Can I suggest that you get Firefox as it works great with XP. You will find it easy to use. Please make sure that you update all of your browser plugins to the latest version. Flash must be the latest version to work correctly. If you don have the latest version, it will pester you until you do...
I hope this information will be of help.