Surprise! The 'handheld Xbox' works better on Linux for gaming! Windows is significantly holding back the hardware
#windows10alternative
Excellent 😆
Es ist vollbracht!
Linux Mint wurde erfolgreich installiert. Jetzt kommt der große Spaß, die nötigen Programme zu installieren und zu konfigurieren.
#PC #Windows #Windows10 #ByeWindows10 #Windows10alternative #FromWindowsToLinux #Linux #LinuxMint #LinuxMintCinnamon
Nach einer Neustrukturierung inklusive Ordnerumbenennung ist nun inzwischen auch die umfassende Datensicherung abgeschlossen. Der Boot-Stick liegt bereit. Dieses Wochenende geht's von Windows zu Linux. 💾
#PC #Windows #Windows10 #Windows10alternative #FromWindowsToLinux #Linux #LinuxMint #LinuxMint212Cinnamon
I switched to #linux because of the #window11 update.
So far so good I kind of wished I switched sooner but I was maybe too anxious to do it, I did wait until the very last second and to be fair I wouldn't have switched if windows hadn't done such an inhumane act.
Remember that #congo is the way it is right now because of the mining of materials for electic devices, keeping your old devices for as long as they can function is also a way to support.
#windows10 #windows10Alternative
@Straubing @karlsruhe
Oder auch zu uns ;-D #Niederrhein #RheinKreisNeuss #Korschenbroich
Kommenden Samstag, 18. September von 13 bis 17 Uhr im Gemeindesaal Kirchplatz 2a in Korschenbroich.
Damit haben wir die Republik doch schon mal ganz grob abgedeckt. Fehlt noch etwas im Norden😉.
#endof10 #linux #linuxmint #windows #windows10alternative #windows10
Everyone's worried about the @Endof10 , but they really shouldn't be. The obvious #Windows10Alternative is Vista!
#windows_vista is still totally viable for modern workflows, and if we can use it 20 years after the fact, why ever leave #windows10? I'm sure 20 years from now it'll still be completely viable too!
Just kidding, good lucky everyone! Perhaps some #Linux in these trying times, I've hears #alpinelinux is pretty amazing.
@fsfe @llas
Unter #endof10 oder www.endof10.org finden sich Angebote, die helfen Rechner von Windows zu befreien. Auch wir bieten in der Nähe von #moenchengladbach #neuss #duesseldorf die Möglichkeit seinen Computer auf LInux umstellen zu lassen. Jetzt Samstag am 18. Oktober in Korschenbroich von 13 bis 17 Uhr. Kirchplatz 2a. Idealerweise die Daten vorher sichern. Wir freuen uns.
#linux #endof10 #windows10 #windows10alternative
Sehr cool. Wir sind gar nicht so einzigartig wie wir dachten ;-D.
Heute dank @netzpolitik_feed von der Bewegung www.endof10.org erfahren. Lesenswerter Artikel inkl. Interview: https://netzpolitik.org/2025/von-windows-10-auf-linux-was-tun-wenn-der-computer-nicht-fuer-windows-11-geeignet-ist/
Unter endof10.org versammeln sich alle Angebote, wo man Computer von Windows befreien kann. Noch ohne uns, aber das werden wir bald ändern. @Endof10 Schön, dass sich die Idee derart verbreitet.
#windows10 #endof10 #windows10alternative #linux #repaircafe
Windows 10 support is over! ⚠️
You’ve been a Windows user your whole life. You know where everything is, how it works, and even if it has its flaws, it’s comfortable. The idea of switching to something completely different — like Linux — doesn’t just make you nervous. It scares you.
So now you're probably wondering: What Linux version should someone like you try — someone who just wants their computer to work and doesn’t want to fight with it?
The answer is Fedora Linux, specifically the KDE Desktop Edition.
Why Fedora? Because it’s not just some random free operating system. Fedora is the base that powers big business versions of Linux, like IBM’s Red Hat. It's stable, secure, and backed by companies that care about reliability. Fedora works with many hardware makers, meaning it comes with tons of drivers and firmware included. Whatever you're using — an old laptop, a new PC — there's a very good chance Fedora will just work right after you install it.
Now, the KDE part is important too. KDE Plasma is the desktop environment that makes Fedora look and feel familiar — almost like Windows. You get a taskbar, a start menu, system settings that make sense, and windows that behave the way you're used to. I once installed Fedora KDE on a computer for someone medically mentally disabled, and even they were able to use it without help. If they could, you definitely can too.
Fedora KDE includes an app store called Discover, where you can install, remove, and update software just by clicking — no commands, no terminal, no stress. It’s as easy as Windows Update or the Microsoft Store.
Fedora has been around for over 20 years, and there’s lots of documentation, forums, and even live chat support if you need help. Fedora may be free, but it’s built with professional standards in mind, and stability is something they take seriously.
If Fedora doesn’t work out for you — for whatever reason — your second-best option is Kubuntu. Kubuntu is basically Ubuntu (another popular Linux option), but with the same KDE Plasma desktop that makes it look and feel like Windows. It’s a solid backup choice. It's not quite as polished or hands-free as Fedora, but it still gets the job done. One advantage Kubuntu has is that it uses DEB packages, which are more commonly found online than Fedora's RPM packages. So if you’re the kind of person who downloads random software from websites, Kubuntu might make that a little easier. That said, Fedora’s app store and repository is so full of software, you might never need to go outside it.
Now, here’s the important part — the part that could save you a lot of headaches:
If you’re new to Linux, scared to leave Windows, and just want something that works without effort, do not use Arch Linux or Linux Mint.
Arch Linux is great — for experts. But it’s not plug-and-play. It doesn’t even come with a desktop environment by default. You have to build everything yourself, step by step, using the terminal. That’s definitely not what you want right now.
Yes, there are Linux distributions based on Arch that come prebuilt with a desktop and user-friendly tools. But if your goal is stability and not having to touch the terminal, then Arch — in any form — isn’t something you should consider.
That said, if you want to try something Arch-based, Manjaro Linux is an option. It’s a delayed release of Arch, meaning updates are usually more tested. It also includes basic GUI tools that make things easier for new users. But you're still taking a risk. If you're okay with that, Manjaro might be worth exploring — but it's not the safest starting point for someone scared to leave Windows and just wants things to work.
Linux Mint is often recommended to beginners — but it really shouldn't be. It’s fine if you want to learn Linux, fix things yourself, and spend time troubleshooting. But that’s not what most people want when switching from Windows. Most want something familiar, stable, and hands-off. In my experience, working in Consumer IT — helping everyday people use computers — Linux Mint almost always led to one outcome: people giving up and going back to Windows. Yes, it has a GUI. But the community around Mint still expects you to learn the terminal. Even when you don’t need it, they’ll tell you to use it. And if something breaks, it might be a problem with Mint, Ubuntu, or Debian — because Mint is a fork of a fork. That just makes things more complicated.
So take it from someone who’s helped a lot of people try Linux: ignore the hype. If you want something that feels like Windows and just works, Linux Mint is not it.
To sum it up: Try Fedora KDE first. If that doesn’t work for you, try Kubuntu. But whatever you do, avoid anything expecting you to become a Linux expert on day one. You’re scared — and that’s perfectly okay. The good news is, there’s a version of Linux out there that respects that. Fedora KDE is where you start.
#Windows10 #Windows #EndOf10 #Fedora #Kubuntu #Windows10Alternative #Linux
@fehrnetzt Hallo Michael, wir spielen von wenigen Ausnahmen abgesehen immer Linux Mint in der Cinnamon-Variante auf. Nach unserer Erfahrung erleichtert die vergleichbare Optik den Umstieg. Sobald die Menschen sehen, es sieht ja fast aus wie Windows sind sie schon entspannter. Bislang fahren wir damit exzellent.
#linuxmint #windows10alternative #windows
@lunte161 @c_merriweather @itsfoss
What my head are these?
Anyway, someone might help…
https://todon.eu/@lunte161/115368325687273863
#Linux #Ubuntu #LinuxNewbies #LinuxTools #LinuxTool #LinuxHelp #newbie #newbies #saveMe #PCs #LinuxNewbie #help #LinuxForum #UbuntuHelp #LinuxMint #ZorinOS #WindowsEOL #MSWindows #Windows10EOL #windows10alternative #Windows10 #Windows11 #Windows10vsWindows11 #tracking #dataCollection #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #privacy #privacyMatters #MicroShit #Windoze #windoze11 #software #WindowsAlternative #WindowsAlternatives #migrate2Linux #MigrateToLinux #seekHelp #dev #devs #Development #developer #developers #develop #edit #extract #inject #files #tool #tools #image #images #trd #ZXSpectrum #BetaDisk #start #Interface1 #ZXSpectrums #emulator #emulators #Pentagon #Scorpion #Evolution #Sprinter #Clone #Variant #Variants #MAME #build #Windows #util #utils #vintage #vintageComputing #substitute #substitutes
@MyWoolyMastadon @alihan_banan @itsfoss
“they don't have the right chipset to run what Windows wants for security”
Really? I heard #Microsoft does this to be able to run its #AI on people's #computers. The idea is, make sure people have the necessary resources to be #tracked.
There was a great #interview/#discussion about privacy, including this #topic. It was between a #woman and a #man, done #remotely. The man was the one who taught the woman about the importance of #privacy, and in that interview they were discussing various topics in general. IIRC, the man's name was #Megan or so. 🤔 If anyone knows the #video and has the #link, please #share it, I need it. :tony_smiling:
Thank you
#WindowsEOL #MSWindows #Windows10EOL #windows10alternative #Windows10 #Windows11 #Windows10vsWindows11 #tracking #dataCollection #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #privacy #privacyMatters #MicroShit #Windoze #windoze11
Es ist soweit: Kommenden Samstag (18. Oktober) startet unser nächstes Repair Café mit Linux-Sonderschicht. Gerade erreichte mich schon wieder eine Anfrage, ob wir einen #windows10 Computer umrüsten können. Machen wir. Auch für alle anderen Interessentinnen und Interessenten. Neue USB-Sticks sind schon in der Mache, die waren letztes Mal etwas knapp. Korschenbroich, Kirchplatz 2a (Gemeindesaal) von 13 bis 17 Uhr.
#Korschenbroich #kaarst #Meerbusch #MG #linux #windows10alternative #repaircafe
Windows 10 support ends in 1 day.
You’ve been a Windows user your whole life. You know where everything is, how it works, and even if it has its flaws, it’s comfortable. The idea of switching to something completely different — like Linux — doesn’t just make you nervous. It scares you.
So now you're probably wondering: What Linux version should someone like you try — someone who just wants their computer to work and doesn’t want to fight with it?
The answer is Fedora Linux, specifically the KDE Desktop Edition.
Why Fedora? Because it’s not just some random free operating system. Fedora is the base that powers big business versions of Linux, like IBM’s Red Hat. It's stable, secure, and backed by companies that care about reliability. Fedora works with many hardware makers, meaning it comes with tons of drivers and firmware included. Whatever you're using — an old laptop, a new PC — there's a very good chance Fedora will just work right after you install it.
Now, the KDE part is important too. KDE Plasma is the desktop environment that makes Fedora look and feel familiar — almost like Windows. You get a taskbar, a start menu, system settings that make sense, and windows that behave the way you're used to. I once installed Fedora KDE on a computer for someone medically mentally disabled, and even they were able to use it without help. If they could, you definitely can too.
Fedora KDE includes an app store called Discover, where you can install, remove, and update software just by clicking — no commands, no terminal, no stress. It’s as easy as Windows Update or the Microsoft Store.
Fedora has been around for over 20 years, and there’s lots of documentation, forums, and even live chat support if you need help. Fedora may be free, but it’s built with professional standards in mind, and stability is something they take seriously.
If Fedora doesn’t work out for you — for whatever reason — your second-best option is Kubuntu. Kubuntu is basically Ubuntu (another popular Linux option), but with the same KDE Plasma desktop that makes it look and feel like Windows. It’s a solid backup choice. It's not quite as polished or hands-free as Fedora, but it still gets the job done. One advantage Kubuntu has is that it uses DEB packages, which are more commonly found online than Fedora's RPM packages. So if you’re the kind of person who downloads random software from websites, Kubuntu might make that a little easier. That said, Fedora’s app store and repository is so full of software, you might never need to go outside it.
Now, here’s the important part — the part that could save you a lot of headaches:
If you’re new to Linux, scared to leave Windows, and just want something that works without effort, do not use Arch Linux or Linux Mint.
Arch Linux is great — for experts. But it’s not plug-and-play. It doesn’t even come with a desktop environment by default. You have to build everything yourself, step by step, using the terminal. That’s definitely not what you want right now.
Yes, there are Linux distributions based on Arch that come prebuilt with a desktop and user-friendly tools. But if your goal is stability and not having to touch the terminal, then Arch — in any form — isn’t something you should consider.
That said, if you want to try something Arch-based, Manjaro Linux is an option. It’s a delayed release of Arch, meaning updates are usually more tested. It also includes basic GUI tools that make things easier for new users. But you're still taking a risk. If you're okay with that, Manjaro might be worth exploring — but it's not the safest starting point for someone scared to leave Windows and just wants things to work.
Linux Mint is often recommended to beginners — but it really shouldn't be. It’s fine if you want to learn Linux, fix things yourself, and spend time troubleshooting. But that’s not what most people want when switching from Windows. Most want something familiar, stable, and hands-off. In my experience, working in Consumer IT — helping everyday people use computers — Linux Mint almost always led to one outcome: people giving up and going back to Windows. Yes, it has a GUI. But the community around Mint still expects you to learn the terminal. Even when you don’t need it, they’ll tell you to use it. And if something breaks, it might be a problem with Mint, Ubuntu, or Debian — because Mint is a fork of a fork. That just makes things more complicated.
So take it from someone who’s helped a lot of people try Linux: ignore the hype. If you want something that feels like Windows and just works, Linux Mint is not it.
To sum it up: Try Fedora KDE first. If that doesn’t work for you, try Kubuntu. But whatever you do, avoid anything expecting you to become a Linux expert on day one. You’re scared — and that’s perfectly okay. The good news is, there’s a version of Linux out there that respects that. Fedora KDE is where you start.
#Windows10 #Windows #EndOf10 #Fedora #Kubuntu #Windows10Alternative
Windows 10 support ends over the next couple of days. Whether 11 won't work with your hardware, or you're just tired of Microsoft, it's never been easier for non-nerds to install and use the more friendly variants of Linux.
@ZDF Schöner Beitrag über #windows10alternative
https://www.zdfheute.de/ratgeber/betriebssystem-windows10-alternative-100.html
Danke dafür.
Lediglich Apple kommt etwas zu gut weg, denn die sammeln ebenso Daten wie #Microsoft
Ich bedauere sehr, dass ich so viele Jahre #Windows benutzt habe. Das Ende von W10 hat mir den letzten fehlenden Schubs gegeben.
Mein Fazit mit #Linux #Fedora nach einer Woche:
-braucht weniger Speicherplatz
-ist flüssig und fix
-lässt sich gut bedienen
-> Fühlt sich gut an.
Aber:
Ohne Fachperson hätte ich die Installation trotz Anleitungen im Netz nicht geschafft und wäre über einige anfängliche Hürden gestolpert.
Mein Rat: sucht euch jemanden, der am Anfang hilft, dann klappt es mit dem Umstieg sehr schnell.
Noch ein Rat an die Linux-Nerds: Habt bitte mehr Verständnis für die Bequemlichkeit der Menschen und holt sie dort ab, statt sie zu beschimpfen. Ihr habt jetzt die Gelegenheit, eine große Masse von Windows rüberzuholen, das kann viel bewirken!
#windows10ersatz
#windows10alternative
#endof10
I'm looking to replace Windows 10 on my laptop with Linux. How do I establish which distro is best for me? #linux #Windows10Alternative
Mein Bastelprojekt für das Wochenende. Mein über 10 Jahre alter Windows 10 PC wird ersetzt. Wie beim letzten Rechner nutze ich einen Bauvorschlag von @heiseonline: https://www.heise.de/ratgeber/Bauvorschlag-fuer-einen-sehr-guenstigen-Office-Rechner-unter-330-Euro-9940886.html
Diesmal wird @linuxmint als Betriebssystem installiert. Beim letzten Mal hatte ich noch Programme, die ich zum Arbeiten benötigt habe, die nur mit Windows funktionierten.
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