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This is what I’m doing with my old Windows 10 PC instead of trading it in like Microsoft wants me to
How do you stop a computer from losing its operating system support? Easy; change its operating system. While Microsoft has made it a tradition to axe its ties with its operating systems after a set amount of time, not everyone does. For instance, there are plenty of Linux distros out there that don't "go bad" like Windows does.
The solution here is easy; once Windows 10 falls out of support, I will put Linux on the computer and use that instead. These days, Linux operating systems are really easy to install and start using, so I shouldn't notice too much of a difference except some software won't work.
So, spoilers for one of my next week's articles: I'm actually giving Linux Mint a try right now. I got it installed as a dual-boot alongside Windows 10, and so far, I'm really enjoying it. It does help that Linux Mint is a great distro for Windows users, so I feel right at home.
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Windows 10 support is ending — but End of 10 wants you to switch to Linux
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on Oct. 14, 2025. After that, there won't be any feature updates or security patches for your machine. The company has been pushing users to switch to devices that are ready for Windows 11, including its new Copilot+ PCs.
But a small group calling itself "End of 10" has a different idea — instead of switching to a new PC, switch away from Windows altogether. The team, which includes some people involved in the Linux community and KDE project, is pushing for people to install Linux on their Windows 10 PCs, or to find someone with technical expertise to help.
The End of 10 group aims to save Windows 10 PCs from landfills using Linux
With Windows 10 losing support in October, people are looking for a way to protect their PCs from threats. If you ask Microsoft for a solution, it'll be very pleased to tell you that you should just get rid of all that hardware and buy a new Windows 11 PC. However, it's not the only thing you can do by a long shot; in fact, one can easily argue that this route is the most wasteful. If your PC runs just fine, why throw it out just because Microsoft wants you to?
If you don't want to get rid of perfectly good hardware, installing Linux is one alternative. If that sounds interesting, you'll want to check out "End of 10," a volunteer group dedicated to keeping processors out of the landfill and putting them to good use.
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The "End of 10" project wants to save aging PCs with Linux instead of Windows 11
An estimated 240 million PCs will become obsolete when Windows 10 reaches end-of-life status in October. Microsoft is begging impacted users to buy new devices (preferably Copilot+ PCs) to upgrade to Windows 11, but the "End of 10" project aims to use the opportunity to introduce more people to Linux.
A recently created website called "End of 10" offers simple instructions for installing Linux while explaining the open-source operating system's advantages over Windows. The project primarily targets users with Windows 10 PCs that are ineligible for Windows 11 because of hardware constraints.
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As support for Windows 10 counts down, End of 10 asks 'why not Linux?'
The days are very much numbered; official support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After a decade of ongoing-support, it's perhaps no surprise Microsoft is finally laying this operating system to rest. However, millions of users are now staring down the question of what to do next. For instance, what if you don't meet the somewhat stringent minimum hardware requirements to straightforwardly upgrade to Windows 11?
Is paying Microsoft for Extended Security Updates, or upgrading to a fresh Windows 11 Copilot+ PC really your only options? No, absolutely not. Ian's guide from last year explains you have a few avenues to explore, but End of 10 zeroes in on one possible solution for Windows 10 users who'd rather not part from perfectly serviceable hardware: jumping ship to Linux (via TechSpot).
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Can’t upgrade to Windows 11? This Linux project wants to save your old PC from the scrapheap when Windows 10 support ends
Windows 10 is not far from its End of Life, when Microsoft pulls the plug on support, and a new project has emerged pushing Linux as an alternative to upgrading to Windows 11.
The ‘End of 10’ initiative (as highlighted by Betanews) is squarely aimed at those with older PCs that don’t meet the system requirements for Windows 11, which are more stringent than Windows 10.
Devices which date back a while can easily be ruled out on the grounds of the processor being too old, or the TPM 2.0 security feature not being present (those are the two most common stumbling blocks).
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Microsoft wants you to ditch Windows 10 for Windows 11, but End Of 10 thinks Linux is a better option
With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in just a few short months, the company is busy trying to get users to either upgrade directly to Windows 11, or purchase a new system -- ideally a Copilot+ PC.
It is obvious that Microsoft would prefer Windows 10 users to move to Windows 11, but this is far from being the only option available. A team of Linux enthusiasts has come together in the End Of 10 project, the aim of which is to promote Linux as a logical replacement for unsupported Windows 10.
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As Windows 10's death looms, Linux fans still promote "no ads or telemetry" for your old laptop instead of buying a Copilot+ PC
Windows 10 hits its end-of-support date on October 14, 2025, and it's fast approaching. Despite requests and pleas from millions of users, including a Public Interest Research Group that filed a petition asking Microsoft to reconsider its decision to end support for Windows 10, citing "the single biggest jump in junked computers ever," the tech giant isn't changing its plans.
As such, Windows 10 users are left with limited options: upgrading to Windows 11, paying up for an additional year of support through the Extended Security Updates program, or switching to another operating system entirely.
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"End of 10" Project's aim is to help backdoored Windows 10 users keep their PCs running for years
With Abusive Monopolist Microsoft ending support for backdoored Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of backdoored Windows 10 users will be left behind by the company.
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It's the "End of 10," but that doesn't mean you have to install Windows 11
In news unlikely to surprise anybody, Windows 10 is rapidly approaching its October 14 expiration date. That doesn't mean you'll be waking up on October 15 to a computer that no longer functions, but it does mean you'll miss out on Microsoft's technical support, feature updates, and security patches.
You can probably make do with the former, but the latter will leave you, your data, your hardware, and your system integrity completely exposed to every ne'er-do-well netizen with a willingness to exploit legacy machines (of which, there are a lot).
The official solution? Upgrade to Windows 11, obviously. And if your hardware doesn't meet Windows 11's stricter requirements? According to Microsoft, it's time to scrap your hardware and invest in one of the best laptops that comes pre-installed with Windows 11, instead.