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End of 10 is a campaign to move people over to Linux with Windows 10 support ending (www.gamingonlinux.com)
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[–] 8 points 1 year ago* (4 children)

I kinda wish I had the time and knowledge to volunteer at my local commu center and do a "Save your old computer from the Dump!" Free upgrade! to Linux" drive.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I considered it, but I think the overwhelming, unexpected workload would be migrating data, training users, and working with them through migration to FOSS applications from Office and the like.

    It’s definitely not just going to be “installed Linux on your computer, have a great day!”

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Yeah I'd start with Ubuntu or mint. Standard apps like libreoffice scripted install and a desktop link to a YouTube learning series.

    Not covering data. Clean wipe only. Hence the "save it from the dump" line.

    I'd have the center drop off units with stickers to track owners and do the needful. No interaction to end users.

    Follow up could be Linux training workshops in a classroom setting.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago*

    I’ve been through this before. If you simply don’t care for the user’s data, most of them will be angry afterward. It’ll hurt the cause.

    I’ll add an anecdote that I hope gives everyone some hope though. I did migrate an elderly couple to Ubuntu years ago, and they actually really liked it. I think they found it simpler and faster than windows on their old laptop.

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