As Windows 10’s support ends on October 14, 2025, many users are choosing to stick with the operating system rather than migrating to Windows 11. While Microsoft may tout its new features, such as AI-powered Recall and telemetry, we believe that Linux is a more secure and reliable option.
For decades, we’ve used Linux as our primary desktop, starting with Unix and Bash shells in the past. Today, anyone smart enough to use Windows can easily switch to a user-friendly Linux distribution like Linux Mint. With its default Cinnamon interface, Mint looks and feels similar to Windows 7’s Aero frontend, making it an attractive option for those who want a familiar look and feel.
Installing applications on Linux is also straightforward, with just a few clicks of the Install Software icon in the menu. Users can access Microsoft Office web apps directly from their desktop without needing to install anything else. Additionally, there are many great free open-source programs available, such as LibreOffice, which rivals Microsoft Office 2003.
While some may claim that Linux is hard to use, we’ve found it easy to set up on even the most basic hardware configurations. In fact, Linux can run on pretty much any PC from the last 20 years, requiring only 2 GB of RAM and 20 GB of disk space.
Moreover, Linux doesn’t have the same security concerns as Windows, with no desktop antivirus programs required due to a lack of demand. The operating system is built securely, and users don’t need to worry about serious security bugs appearing every month on Patch Tuesday.
If you’re still unsure, consider trying out Linux on an old PC or purchasing a pre-configured Linux machine from vendors like Dell, Lenovo, System76, or Slimbook. We believe that making the switch to Linux will be worth it in the long run.
Source: https://www.theregister.com/2025/01/28/windows_10_demise_linux