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End of 10 — Windows 10 is reaching the end of its support. Time to make the switch to Linux. (endof10.org)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30792652

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?

If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.

Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!

5 Reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux:

No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs

Enhanced Privacy

Good For The Planet

Community & Professional Support

Better User Control

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[-] Mwa@lemm.ee 3 points 6 days ago

You can still install a 32 bit distro on your pc but it's not that common (For example: LMDE)

[-] mergingapples@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

Alright, what do people like for gaming? And can I play helldivers on it?

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[-] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

https://remedybg.itch.io/remedybg

I'm currently using this software, what kind of replacements do I have for it on Linux, that have an actual GUI, and not just command line?

[-] zymagoras777@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago

There are probably loads of debugging software on Linux, also probably the one you are using will run just fine through wine.

[-] ZILtoid1991@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago

What if I want to develop for Linux?

[-] zymagoras777@lemm.ee 1 points 4 days ago

Lots of open source tools for that too.

[-] kepix@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

im not a big fan of linux, mainly cause of multiplayer game and photoshop compatibility, but i would honestly would help out some old folks with a linuxmint install or a free ltsc for few bucks. any way to get on this list?

[-] GideonD@lemmy.world 2 points 5 days ago

I'm stuck with Windows for the same reasons. I do use Linux on my laptop though and would not be opposed to switching my office machine to it as well if I can get the company I work for to make a few key software changes. I've had older generations of my family running Linux Mint for nearly a decade. They don't know the difference because it's all they've ever used. I have less phone calls about problem from these people than any Windows users I've had to deal with.

[-] skippYle00n@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago

Had the same idea last month. Feels great to get away from MS and to learn about Linux, re-igniting my interest in computers after years or just double clicking everything with no understanding of what processes are going on behind the scenes.

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