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
End of 10 Windows 10 tries to help 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 require help to do so in contact with local Linux communities. Windows 10 users who try to switch to Linux will have questions and may require help. The idea is to help them through local communities.
The website lists Linux communities, who have already promised to help. The list is relatively low, but the communities of France, Germany, the United States or Thailand are already listed. There is a good chance that we will sign up more. You can browse the list to find a suitable Linux community or use an introduced search.
The website lists events that bring Linux communities and users together. These events are also designed to help Windows 10 users switch.
Finally, there is also a guide, but it is the most basic guide you will get. This is not really suitable for inexperienced users, as it does not include recommendations. The essence is that it asks users to discover Linux distribution for beginners.
Closing word
The end of 10 is a useful project that can help Windows 10 users to switch to Linux. It depends on the availability of most local Linux groups and the desire to help them.
Now you: Do you already run Linux, you are a window 10 user planning to switch to Linux, or do you run a separate operating system? Feel free to leave a comment below.
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