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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)

submitted 1 month ago by Blaze@piefed.social to c/privacy@lemmy.dbzer0.com

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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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[+] Novamdomum@fedia.io -8 points 1 month ago (13 children)

I'll be honest, I was going to post a two word crappy comment like "No thanks" mainly because the amount of blatant Linux boosting is too damn high on Lemmy and it's irritating. However, then I remembered how much happier I am here on Fedia.io since leaving reddit and it reminded me of the value of questioning established norms. I jumped onto ChatGPT and asked it to lay it all out for me. Which would be better for me, Linux or Windows? I was surprised at how positive it was about Linux and particularly Mint and it got me interested.

In the positive column it listed:

Speed and Efficiency Security and Privacy Customization and Control No Forced Updates or Reboots Free and Open Source (no licenses to pay) Ideal for Developers or Tinkerers

In the more challenging column (related to me being a user since the 80's!) it listed:

Software Compatibility Gaming Driver Support Learning Curve

Does that sound about right?

It also suggested I could try it with no risk or cost by booting into Linux from a USB stick without installing it. It also said I could do it via a virtual machine or a dual boot which is interesting.

I don't think Windows has quite given me a good enough reason to leave yet but I am curious now...

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Especially gaming and driver support are actually a coin toss nowadays and could be much better on Linux than on Windows. Most drivers are built in on Linux so usually it's just plug and play. Apart from nvidia drivers I haven't installed drivers on Linux in at least a decade.

Printers and scanners especially are usually set up automatically on Linux but are a pain in the ass on Windows. Like, my kids wanted to print something from their computers and just used our network printer without me having to do any setup.

To get nvidia graphics set up you have to install one thing which is usually just one click or one command to run. AMD and Intel graphics work out of the box without any issues.

Only niche devices might be problematic. But usually they are also magically supported out of the box.

[–] Novamdomum@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Nice 🙂

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