With Microsoft Ending Support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company. Due to strict system requirements, the upgrade in Windows 11 may be out of question. Although these can be bypassed, many Windows 10 users may lack expertise to do so.
This leaves the recommendation of Microsoft to buy a new Windows 11 PC or take a year subscription of extended security updates, highlighting Microsoft as an alternative to his recommendations.
At least two additional options are available for users, but Microsoft does not mention them. The first is to subscribe to 0patch, which costs $ 30 per year, such as ESU, but guarantees updates by at least 2030. The second is to migrate in Linux.
Migration in Linux is a difficult task. It is another operating system, which means it needs to be installed and configured, and the files need to be transferred. In addition, while many programs are available for Windows and Linux, there are notable exceptions.
End of 10
The end of 10 tries to help the Windows 10 users transfer to Linux. It has KDE backing, at least when it comes to hosting, which gives it reliability.
The project team throws light on five reasons to switch to Linux:
- It is cheap – free to install and use Linux.
- It is advertising-free and no one is spying on users.
- It is good for the planet to use old PC instead of buying new.
- Communities around the world support Linux and can help new users.
- The users are under control.
While they are assured, the main goal of the project is to bring Windows 10 users who want to switch to Linux, but need to help together with Linux communities.
You can run a search on the website to find a local community. Activate the button on the main page “Search to help you” and use the search box provided to find Linux communities. While there is no guarantee that you will get a community, the list is growing and it already includes space in Germany, France, Sweden, Thailand or the United States. The Linux community can add themselves to the directory.
Windows 10 users can also check the Do It Guide Guide, which provides some pointers. The guide lacks clarity at this time, which you will notice the correct notice in the beginning. This recommends discovering “Linux Distribution for Beginners” to install it. Some recommendations will lead a long way to help new users.
You also get a growing list of events where you can take help with Linux.
Closing word
It is a good idea to bring Windows 10 users and auxiliary Linux communities together, as most Windows 10 users may have a difficult time to install Linux on their devices. Linux supports old and new hardware, so that even the oldest Windows 10 PCs should run well on resource-friendly Linux distribution.
Now you: Do you run Windows or Linux? Which Linux distribution will you recommend to Windows 10 users? Feel free to leave a comment below. (Through Vinaro,
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