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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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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:

  1. No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs
  2. Enhanced Privacy
  3. Good For The Planet
  4. Community & Professional Support
  5. Better User Control
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[–] LWD@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (11 children)

Counterpoint:

The solution is simple. You can just use the Official Windows 10 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2021 edition to get updates till Jan 13, 2032.

(Note: if you can just switch to Linux instead, just switch to Linux)

[–] lambalicious@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (6 children)

How is that a solution?

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Because it's costs money and keeps you with windows. It's not a good one but it's a solution to maintain status quo.

[–] lambalicious@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

costs money

status quo

Fam, the "status quo" is pirated Windows.

[–] Fiivemacs@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 weeks ago

I bought my windows10 license key from eBay for $1. It's been like 6 years now? In my eyes it's a legit copy lol

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