Microsoft wants you to ditch Windows 10 for Windows 11, but End Of 10 thinks Linux is a better option


With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 in just a few short months, the company is busy trying to get users to either upgrade directly to Windows 11, or purchase a new system -- ideally a Copilot+ PC.
It is obvious that Microsoft would prefer Windows 10 users to move to Windows 11, but this is far from being the only option available. A team of Linux enthusiasts has come together in the End Of 10 project, the aim of which is to promote Linux as a logical replacement for unsupported Windows 10.
Switching from Microsoft Windows 11 to Linux is like Columbus discovering America


Switching to Linux is like Christopher Columbus discovering America -- but in ways both good and bad. Just as Columbus set sail for uncharted waters in search of something new, users moving from Windows or macOS to Linux are venturing into unfamiliar territory, leaving behind a world they’ve known for something potentially better. However, much like the story of Columbus, this transition can come with its complexities -- and some parallels are worth exploring, including the relationship between Columbus and the Native Americans.
At first glance, making the switch to Linux might seem like entering a brand new land. The user interfaces, package managers, and the open-source philosophy can feel as different as the Americas were to Columbus. For someone who has spent years navigating Windows or macOS, things like the Linux terminal or alternative software solutions might feel like a foreign language. Instead of the Start menu, you’re greeted with new desktop environments like GNOME, KDE, or Xfce. It can feel daunting, much like Columbus’s sailors must have felt when they lost sight of the European coast.
Switch to Linux Lite 7.0 from Windows 11


After over a decade of evolution and adaptation, Linux Lite 7.0 RC1 arrives (download here) with the promise of a mature, secure, and highly customizable operating system, poised as an ideal alternative for those considering a switch from Microsoft Windows 11. With the stable version, codenamed Galena, set for release on June 1, 2024, now is the perfect time to explore what Linux Lite offers.
The new version introduces significant changes and enhancements. Among these is the updated Thunar 4.18.8 file manager which now includes a handy Split View feature, allowing for more efficient file handling and multitasking. Visual tweaks are evident with new installation slides that not only streamline the setup process but also enhance user engagement.
Switch to Linux as your New Year's resolution -- delete Microsoft Windows 11 and install Nitrux 3.2.1 today!


The Linux community has a reason to celebrate today with the release of Nitrux 3.2.1 "se". This latest iteration of the popular operating system offers cutting-edge software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements, and extensive hardware support.
Dubbed "se" for its focus on a "safer environment," this release bolsters security across the system. A notable change is the system-wide implementation of a rigorous password policy. However, in a candid admission, the Nitrux team clarifies that while they have made substantial security enhancements, they don’t claim invulnerability to breaches.
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