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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:

  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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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (4 children)

What distro would be good for an old (coming up to ten years) Windows 10 under-TV Steam box with a GTX870? Its job is basically to boot straight into big picture mode with no login screen and be operated by a PS4 controller, but I figure I can’t just keep it on Win10 without security patches.

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[–] Mwa@lemm.ee 3 points 1 week ago

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

[–] BodePlotHole@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I am so ready to abandon Windows on my laptop. The only software I need that doesn't run on Linux or have an equivalent Linux option is Serato DJ Pro. Literally the only thing keeping Windows in the house.

[–] filcuk@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago

I'm stuck on Fusion 360. So annoying to have that one doorstop from freedom.

[–] dudesss@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Linux has gotten incredibly better for gaming. Now Bluetooth controllers connect just as easy as Windows, and Steam has Proton built in so that when you run a Windows only game, Steam will automatically install the appropriate Proton and Wine software -- just make sure to turn on compatibility mode in the Steam launcher settings. Every game I ran so far runs fine on Linux.

It couldn't be a better time to switch to Linux.

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[–] NoKYC_Cards@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

I already shifted to Linux Zorin OS. It's the best option for ex-Windows users like me. Sleek and modern with low learning curve.

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