Windows 10 is close to being dead now, with support ending this year. So why not try out Linux? Instead of getting a whole new system and having to deal with the increasing amount of AI junk and adverts in Windows 11.
This is where the End of 10 campaign has stepped in to get events sorted, and to help more people get into Linux. Considering that Microsoft are still forcing various requirements for Windows 11, that a whole lot of PCs can't do, it makes sense to try and do something about it that doesn't end up resulting in forcing people into buying new hardware.
On their website that have a growing list of places to get direct help, events you can appear at to get help and instructions on downloading and installing Linux. They also list some pretty standard reasons for trying Linux like it being cheaper, there's no adverts, you having more control and so on.
See more on the End of 10 website.
Perhaps something worth sharing to some friends and family that will soon be dealing with this issue.
And hey, with Fedora 42 out now that has KDE Plasma being promoted to a flagship edition status, there's never been a better time to try it out. KDE Plasma is my favourite desktop environment since it has a lot of customization possibilities, but also resembles a more Windows-like UI compared with GNOME. Worth getting some more people you know to give it a shot.
Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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TheRiddick 8 hours ago
The nanosecond they realise they loose those things, the drive will be formatted and restored to Windows.
NOW If GamePass and Windows subscriptions get too close, then I think that will certainly sway even more people.
MS will be increasing sub cost of GamePass soon, and Windows may well become a subscription service in the soon future. Pay $20 a year to start with, with that value going up each year.
R Daneel Olivaw 3 hours ago
https://endof10.org/install/
For an "average person" this is not helpful at all.
There needs to be step by step instructions. Telling someone to "go search for stuff yourself" will probably do more harm than good. People will see endless arguments about what is the best distro, vastly different suggestion listicles, etc... And then they will just give up.
If there could be like three suggestions:
option1 - the beginner - mint - here's a step by step
option2 - the intermediate - fedora - here's a step by step
option3 - the advanced - arch - here's a step by step
that's just a guess off the top of my head, but that would actually be helpful.
She now only reviews reports and a few papers to keep busy.Oh, well then, LibreOffice should be fine for that.
Caldathras 2 hours ago
I'm wondering if Office 2013 will run reliably and completely under Wine. I haven't tried Office-on-Wine in over a decade, I'd have to start at discovery againFrom what I've been able to determine, yes it will. You may have to install the 32-bit version, though. I found this article from 2016:
How to Install Microsoft Office 2013 in Linux
https://www.maketecheasier.com/install-microsoft-office-in-linux/
The instructions will have to be adapted as PlayOnLinux isn't really much of a thing anymore. I haven't had the opportunity to test it yet.
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