Windows 10 support ends NOW. Try Linux!
Viltzu - Oct. 13, 2025 -
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Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 (free) support ends on 14.10.2025. This is going to affect many machines — around 400 million, according to The Register.
I don’t know anyone who’s happy and willing to pay $61 USD per device (for Year One) just to have their Windows 10 support continue, especially if their machine cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. That’s totally reasonable thinking, since there are great options for computers that can’t run Windows 11: Linux.
Linux is another operating system, like Windows or macOS, but it comes in many different flavours or distros, as they are officially called. Linux is open-source and free to use. Now may be a better time than ever to try Linux as a new operating system for your PC or laptop.
Linux distros are known for being highly customizable to suit your needs and preferences. But if you are completely new to Linux, you might want something easy to use — one that comes with all the important apps pre-installed and offers a user experience quite similar to Windows. And yes, there are distros like that as well.
My suggestion for an easy introduction to Linux is Linux Mint. This was also the distro that got me into liking Linux as an operating system.
On Linux, it’s good to note that distros often come with different desktop environments — basically meaning what kind of apps and features your new operating system includes, and how it looks after installation. Sleek and polished desktops can sometimes take more resources, so you can easily choose a lighter version that runs well even on older machines.
For example, with Linux Mint:
- Cinnamon edition – the most polished and shiny (but also the most resource-intensive)
- Xfce edition – lightweight and fast, great for older machines
- MATE edition – a middle ground between the two
These are all Linux Mint, just with slightly different looks and features right after installation.
Sounds too complicated? Worry not!
You don’t have to study all of this in depth. There are many sites and tools to help you pick the right one for you, such as:
Installing most Linux distros (especially popular ones like Ubuntu and Mint) is actually very easy. The internet is full of helpful guides and tutorials, and the Linux community is super friendly.
So why not give Linux a chance as your new daily operating system?
Have you switch to Linux because of Windows 10 updates ended? How was your experience switching to another operating system? Let me know in the comments!
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