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Showing Original Post only (View all)Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. 🐧 Supercharge it instead🐧 [View all]
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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?
Use your old computer but with fresh new software.

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!
Find someone to help you ->
Install Linux yourself ->
Would you like to help others keep their computer alive after Windows 10?
Sign up as repair collective ->
5 Reasons
to upgrade your old computer to Linux
1. It's waaaaay cheaper
A new laptop costs a lot of money. Repair cafes will often help you for free. Software updates are also free, forever. You can of course show your support for both with donations!
2. No ads, no spying
Windows comes with lots of ads and spyware nowadays, slowing down your computer and increasing your energy bill.
3. Good for the planet
Production of a computer accounts for 75+% of carbon emissions over its lifecycle. Keeping a functioning device longer is a hugely effective way to reduce emissions.
4. Community support
If you have any issues with your computer, the local repair cafe and independent computer shop are there for you. You can find community support in online forums, too.
5. User control
You are in control of the software, not companies. Use your computer how you want, for as long as you want.
Convinced?
Then find your closest repair cafe or independent computer shop and enjoy your brand-new, old computer!
Repair your old computer ->
Thanks to KDE for supporting the project by hosting the website and providing the infrastructure.
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Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. 🐧 Supercharge it instead🐧 [View all]
usonian
May 5
OP
A lot of windows apps run with WINE, games? hard to say. They make unusual demands and system calls, IIRC.
usonian
May 5
#8