Worth installing Lion on older MacBook?

Asking this question before installing Lion on my mom's MacBook. Since her trackpad is pre multiple touch, will any of those features even work? Will installing Lion just slow down or complicate her " works fine now" MacBook?

I have to agree, unless mum is needing, or wanting to upgrade leave the Macbook where it is, maybe mum would appreciate a nice lunch on you

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