From The Register: The 'End of 10' is nigh, but don't bury your PC just yet
The "End of 10" website is a cooperative effort to let people know that they have other options besides buying a new computer.
The campaign is a noble attempt to raise public awareness. It carries a simple, clear message in large, friendly letters: when Windows 10 reaches the end of its life in five months' time, you don't need to buy a new computer.
The article recommends a couple of options for a system that looks like Windows. I personally like Linux Mint, mostly because it is easy to install.
What do people use their computers for? Web browsing. Google Chrome, the slightly less-Google Chromium, Brave, Firefox, and more are all on Linux. Email. Thunderbird email client is the same as on Windows, if you don't care for the web interfaces provided.
For Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, etc. I have been using LibreOffice for a very long time. It is 99.3% like Office, but it doesn't come with a yearly fee. Or any of Microsoft's AI "upgrades."
One of the most interesting parts of the site is the list of places where visitors can find Linux support. There are over 70 around the world, but with a noticeable concentration so far in Germany. (Our favorite is the splendidly named Serious Cybernetics in Australia, and for clarity, nowhere near Sirius.)
Click thru if you're a bit miffed at Microsoft for this insanity.
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