"Support for Windows 10 ended just a few days ago, which means those users without a PC supported by Windows 11 are at a crossroads. There are a few options, including switching entirely to either MacOS or Linux. With MacOS, there's the added cost of purchasing a new computer. Should those users decide that they don't want to shell out the money for new hardware, Linux is the only other choice."
"According to the Zorin OS Group, it saw over 100,000 downloads of Zorin OS in just over two days. That launch wound up being its biggest-ever. The Zorin OS Group, on X, reported that 72% of those downloads came from Windows machines. The ZorinOS Group also referenced the city Échirolles, France, which has switched computers in its town hall to Free & Open Source software, including Zorin OS. It's important to note, however, that only 10% of those machines are now running Zorin OS."
"There was even a new campaign, End of 10, that gave Windows 10 users all the information they needed for making the switch to Linux. It's time to switch I understand that I'm biased. I've been using Linux for nearly 30 years, and in that time, I have not once missed using Windows. Although some will point to a lack of software, that is a myth."
Windows 10 support has ended, leaving users without Windows 11‑capable PCs to choose alternatives such as macOS or Linux. macOS requires purchasing new hardware, making Linux the primary cost-free option for many. Zorin OS released Zorin OS 18 on the day Windows 10 support expired and recorded over 100,000 downloads in just over two days, with 72% of downloads coming from Windows machines. The city Échirolles, France migrated town hall systems to Free and Open Source software including Zorin OS, though only 10% of those machines now run Zorin. Microsoft offered an optional extra year of security updates for about $30. A campaign called End of 10 provided guidance for switching to Linux. Linux distributions include extensive software availability through package managers, Flatpak, and Snap.
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