Oct 17, 2024 at 7:50 AM Windows 10 support ends in exactly one year, on October 14, 2025, here are your options
The end of support for Windows 10 is nearing, with only one year remaining before Microsoft ceases to provide free support and security updates. This deadline, set for October 14, 2025, necessitates that both businesses and individual users start planning their transition strategies. While the operating system will remain functional, the absence of updates poses significant security risks, leaving systems vulnerable to threats and viruses.
Microsoft is encouraging users to upgrade to Windows 11 or invest in new PCs that come pre-installed with the latest OS. However, the stricter hardware requirements and new AI-powered features of Windows 11 may deter or prevent some Windows 10 users from upgrading. For those seeking alternatives, options include purchasing a Mac or transitioning to Linux. Linux distributions have become more user-friendly, enabling users to continue utilizing their existing hardware that currently runs Windows 10 efficiently.
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Definitely Linux(Mint, Q4OS, Debian, we'll see), maybe in Dual Boot, using W10 locally. W11 is a no go for me
Friendship ended with Microsoft, all my homies love Macrohard
I use Windows 10 Entreprise 2021, so I am safe I think
Given that Apple and Microsoft are insisting on installing problematic AI on their OSes by default, we're all going to have to make choices going forward if we want to preserve any semblance of privacy.
Fortunately, the Linux landscape has improved drastically in recent years - we're far from the days when I installed Slackware from a few dozen 3.5" disks. Linux Mint, Zorin, Manjaro and several others work quite well out of the box. Technology like DXVK, Wine, Bottles, and Steam's efforts with Proton and Steamdeck can ease the transition to Linux Mint or other preferred distro. The FYDE OS Chromium variant is also of great interest, since it opens up the large library of Android apps, if that is to your liking.
Still, those people who require 100% Windows compatibility for the handful of stubborn applications that just can't be made to work on GNU/Linux, can opt for dual-boot, which is the route I am going with Win11.
LLMs don't inherently entail privacy problems.
Linux has its share of niceties, but I feel the ecosystem is still too fragmented and too volatile across distros.
Reply written Oct 17, 2024
Linux remains the best choice for newcomers since most popular desktop environments already look like Windows 10, Wine allows running a lot of the .exe and performance is great even of a 5-8 years old computer. No viruses, no forced new functionalities or AI gimmicks. It's stable, secure, and it's free (as in free speech and free beer). And on Linux side, the situation can only improve, when Microsoft could perfectly make Windows 12 only available on Copilot PCs, leading to even more environment waste just to please shareholders.
Linux has viruses, in fact linux servers get tons of attacks and desktop aren't immune to viruses. Stop spreading false claim. It is true that you're more likely to get infected on Windows than other OS but there is no OS immune to malware.
AI gimmicks on Linux is a thing but it's nothing compared to Microsoft stuffing AI down their users throat for every software and part of the OS they uses.
Reply written Oct 18, 2024
GNU/Linux is "safe" because it forces the user to learn how things work. In reality, it has less antivirus programs made for it compared to windows. Its "safety" comes from the fact that mostly tech-savvy people use it (and know about it). The DIY (Debug It Yourself) way of Linux filters people who are less savvy, and more vulnerable.
Reply written Oct 18, 2024
For once, I made a good decision and looked for options early on. Instead of "upgrading" from Windows 7 to 10, I abandoned the sinking Micro$hit ship for Linux. Today, I'd honestly set my computer out by the curb for the garbage man and do without before even CONSIDERING using Winblows 11.
I'm glad to have made switch to a combinaison of GNU/Linux distributions and macOS. I still have a Windows partition in one of my machine but I think the last time I used it was in March lol Windows is a crappy spyware you should seek alternative if you can.