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End of 10 — Windows 10 is reaching the end of its support. Time to make the switch to Linux. (endof10.org)
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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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[–] Redjard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Did that recently and it does cause issues.
On purpose or not it is basically impossible to install some components, I couldn't install media features for example due to endless dll incompatibilities.

Further windows does not allow an upgrade, it will do a full reinstall to ltsc. It isn't a switch you can make easily