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?

https://endof10.org/

By installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.

Note: The campaign does not recommend any particular distro. That said, we will be promoting posts by various FOSS communities doing outreach in the context of the End Of 10 campaign.

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

2026 is almost here - but let's look back at 2025 with the End Of 10 campaign at the Chaos Communication Congress.

  • Tues. 30 Dec. 11:55-12:35 CET
  • Stage Zero / online

https://events.ccc.de/congress/2025/hub/en/event/detail/end-of-10-how-the-foss-community-is-combatting-software-drive-resource-and-energy-consumption

"We thought big and acted boldly. In this talk End Of 10 contributors will discuss the campaign, what has worked and what the challenges have been, and how FOSS provides a solution to software-driven resource and energy consumption."

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

> Ich bin dazugestoßen über ein Reparatur-Initiativen-Netzwerk in Deutschland. Dort war ein Webinar darüber ausgeschrieben worden, wie man mit das Windows-10-Update-Problem lösen kann für die Computer, die Windows 11 nicht unterstützen. Das war speziell für s, denn das ist deswegen ein Thema, weil mit Ende von viel Elektroschrott auf uns zukommt.

Mehr aus Harald Reingrubers Interview zur Kampagne :

https://netzpolitik.org/2025/von-windows-10-auf-linux-was-tun-wenn-der-computer-nicht-fuer-windows-11-geeignet-ist/

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

> Linux is an interesting choice for users who want speed, privacy, control, and freedom from Big Tech’s impositions.

10 reasons to switch to Linux from supporter !

  1. No Forced Updates
  2. It’s Really Free
  3. Speed & Performance
  4. Privacy Built In
  5. No Useless Software
  6. Security Without Issues
  7. You Own Your System
  8. Easy Application Management
  9. Freedom of Choice
  10. Community Matters & Helps

And "is now more intuitive than ever." ❤️

https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2025/10/14/end-of-10-ten-reasons-to-switch-from-windows-to-linux/

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

> Microsoft is stopping free support for Windows 10 on hundreds of millions of computers this very week. […] Their solution? “Throw away your computer and pollute the planet because we want to make even more money.”

14 October is the end of free support for , International Day & supporter KDE's 29th birthday 🎂 🎉

Today :kde: launched its yearly fundraising campaign. Support our supporters to reach people the tech industry has left behind!

https://kde.org/fundraisers/yearend2025/

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

It's 14 October … but is not ending. We now have another 12 months and we are only getting started! 🚀

has delayed End of Life to 13 October 2026.

They say it is "free", but really it's at the cost of your data while tying you to a corporate ecosystem. It'll only be harder later when the time comes to move on.

Why wait to try 🐧 ? Find a place/event near you to liberate your hardware today: https://endof10.org/

More info: https://endof10.org/press/2025-10-04-extended-campaign/

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What an incredible 5 months it has been!There are now 730+ discoverable places/events on all continents offering new-user support 🚀

1000s of people have made the switch to . How many will ever go back?!

That's only what the campaign knows about. Many of you have been inspired to help friends, family & neighbors in a groundswell of support 😍

A heartfelt ❤️❤️❤️ thank you to the thousands of volunteer helpers around the world and the software developers who make this campaign possible!

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , (edited ) to random

10 reasons to choose Linux 😍

  1. It makes computing fun: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115365734677306447
  2. Community: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115348731256081730
  3. Better for planet: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115331456823534051
  4. No new hardware or licensing costs: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115297655489676076
  5. Education: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115258044961071561
  6. Gaming: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115224121540151549
  7. You decide when to update: https://floss.social/@Endof10/115095432121939767
  8. No online account: https://floss.social/@Endof10/114975259097426040
  9. No AI bundling: https://floss.social/@Endof10/114890742719965757
  10. More private by default: https://floss.social/@Endof10/114833402470026707
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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Reason 1 To Choose Linux 😍

It makes computing FUN again! 🚀

Digital technology feels more and more exploitative & disempowering. Joy & wonderment are increasingly exhaustion & frustration.

The focus of 🐧 is you - the user.

Your computer can be a device you WANT to use. Bring the FUN back into your computing! 😎

Join millions of people enjoying and creating independent people-centered technology.

Switch today at a place/event near you:

https://endof10.org

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@DerReparierer@social.tchncs.de avatar DerReparierer , to random German

Der hat mal wieder gezeigt, dass als freies Betriebssystem zusätzlich zum Nachhaltigkeitsgedanken eine wichtige Rolle spielt.

  • gibt PCs und Notebooks ein zweites Leben
  • Installiert nicht ungefragt 'neue Features'

Viele Reparatur Cafés und weitere Initiativen helfen dir bei der Installation:

https://endof10.org/de/places/

Wenn deine Initiative in der Liste fehlt, trage diese ein:
https://endof10.org/de/contribute/

@Endof10

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@superjan73 @DerReparierer

Danke für das Feedback! Wir arbeiten daran und hoffen, dass es bald viel einfacher geht, neue Einträge zu veröffentlichen 🙂

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Reason 2 To Choose Linux 😍

Community! 👯 👯

It's hard to imagine community-centered tech in a world. is Free & Open Source Software () guaranteeing user freedoms, independence & transparency.

It's one reason your computer still gets support when companies :microsoft: :apple_inc: abandon you.

Linux is software for users & communities, made by users & communities.

Need a hand? Not only professional, but also community help is there for you!

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Check out 's supporters and get involved with a FOSS or repair community today!

https://endof10.org

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Reason 3 To Choose Linux 😍

It's better for the planet! 🌍

Hardware abandoned by is often still supported by .

Software drives , the fastest growing wastestream worldwide. Disposal brings significant risk to the environment, workers and communities.

Further, device production accounts for 75+% of emissions over its lifecycle. Keeping a functioning device in use longer reduces .

At scale the savings are huge!

https://endof10.org/

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t480dualbattery , to random

@Endof10 I'm living in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

I’d love to help people switch from Windows to Linux instead of letting capable hardware go to waste. I will do this for free. my goal is to build a local Linux community and find more “penguin friends” (yayyyy)

How can I help? My fellow Linux enthusiasts and I would love to be listed on your website to reach and support more people who want to embrace Linux.

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@t480dualbattery

It's great to see people around the globe motivated to step up and help out! ❤️ Unfortunately, the End Of 10 lists organizations, not individuals. More here:

https://endof10.org/faq/#i-like-to-help-people-install-linux-but-i-am-not-a-part-of-any-group-can-i-be-listed-anyway

For individuals we encourage helping friends, family, and loved ones. Or organizing an install event with an organization (library, university, church, etc.) or getting involved with a repair collective or LUG in your area.

And if none exist, consider starting one 🚀

https://endof10.org/faq/#linux-installation

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

"For those Windows 10 users who haven't already, there's time to do the last update in your life — upgrade to Linux!

If you make the change now you won't need to link your computer to a account, pay Reward Points, upload your private data to corporate servers, or waste your hard-earned money on unnecessary fees."

Ten Days until the End of Windows 10. Sort of. Why Wait, Install Today!

https://endof10.org/press/2025-10-04-extended-campaign/

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@csgraves Thanks for the feedback. We could not agree more!

For exactly these reasons the campaign has the primary goal of connecting new users to organizations providing personalized assistance.

Places and events for in-person support are found at the website:

https://endof10.org/

@BrodieOnLinux@mstdn.social avatar BrodieOnLinux , (edited ) to random

So is anyone involved in organizing the End Of 10 campaign actually trying to organize any sort of promotional campaign, I've not received any sort of correspondence about being involved in a mass promotion, some date where everyone is going to post a video, starting a hashtag campaign, trying to activate users outside of the Linux bubble in any way on platforms like Twitter and Bluesky, or trying to encourage non Linux people to talk about it. @Endof10

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@BrodieOnLinux

For outreach and reporting in the media about the campaign there's a list here:

https://endof10.org/media/

More promotional outreach is happening at the local level for the install events and nearby places offering in-person support.

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@BrodieOnLinux We welcome your ideas! If you want to get involved, please reach out to campaign contributors:

https://endof10.org/contribute/#which-communication-platforms-do-the-end-of-10-campaign-organizers-use

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

The campaign welcomes your support as well:

https://endof10.org/contribute/

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Reason 4 To Choose Linux 😍

No new hardware, no licensing costs!

A new laptop costs a lot of money. Many Linux 🐧 operating systems are available for free.

Security updates, bug fixes, and new features are also free, forever.

Every day can be I ❤️ Free Software day. Show your support with donations or by volunteering!

is much more than code. All skills, from design and outreach to bug reporting, are welcome 🚀

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

"Instead of sending public money to distant corporations, funds stay local and support IT jobs for regional developers and entrepreneurs. The use of open-source distributions also extends the life of existing hardware and reduces e-waste, which proprietary models can exploit for unnecessary spending."

Cantillon Lessons Guide Shift to Open-Source

https://news.opensuse.org/2025/09/15/cantillon-lessons-guide-shift-to-open-source/

@opensuse supports !

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@_tinfoil_hat@fosstodon.org avatar _tinfoil_hat , to random

can i slap windows 11 on this? asking (really) for a friend

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@_tinfoil_hat

If not, check the End Of 10 website. Maybe there is someone nearby who can help install Linux in order to keep the device in use.

https://endof10.org/

And perhaps they end up liking Linux better than Windows 11 once they try it.

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , (edited ) to random

Reason 5 To Choose Linux 😍

Education!

Learn how your technology works! 🐧 empowers anyone to learn their systems and experiment.

Linux is . The source code is open for all, and you are encouraged to explore and contribute.

With proprietary software, you need permission to access the code that runs your digital life.

Linux? The software is available to learn from and improve. For everyone. Always.

/5

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Interested in coding?

Software developers are first-class citizens with Linux.

You are not only able to contribute, but are encouraged to.

Imagine becoming part of a huge global team with the goal to make better software for everybody. You are part of something much bigger than yourself, and you often make friends in the process.

Not only that, you also learn how to work with other people in a community, which is a very valuable skill in any career.

nanianmichaels , to random

"Fun" fact about @Endof10 shenanigans: yesterday my partner got a call from their mother.

Apparently, their 10-year-old PC running got the information that support for the OS is going to end.

The PC is running just fine, and works perfectly for their needs, which are basically web browsing and web games.

They're in another country, so there's no way for us to help them with this right now, though they now know the options: get a new machine and pay for it, or get on it, though in this case they'll need to keep using it until they can come here, which at best will be early next year.

So, at some point during the call the sentence "if you can get a return flight here for under €500, it will be cheaper than getting a new PC" was uttered, and sadly enough that's unfortunately the truth.

Because I wouldn't recommend them anything under that price for any long-term use like they'll need...

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You can take a look to see if there is a place or event offering Linux support at the End Of 10 campaign website:

https://endof10.org/

@sven222 @nanianmichaels

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , (edited ) to random

Reason 6 To Choose Linux 😍

Gaming … yes, gaming!

Can I play games on 🐧 ? Yes you can, and it has never been easier!

Using a ? You are on Linux already 🚀

has entered a whole new era over the past decade. Thousands of popular AAA games run seamlessly on Linux and, in many cases, performance is equal to or even better than on , especially on older hardware.

/6

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Discover if your favorite game is compatible with Linux:

https://www.protondb.com/

can be a problem on Linux. This is not because of Linux, but because developers have chosen not to enable existing anti-cheat solutions. That makes it difficult for gamers who want to play competitive multi-player games.

Contact your favorite game developers and ask them to enable anti-cheat for Linux!

https://areweanticheatyet.com/

@MrManor@social.data.coop avatar MrManor , to random Danish

Jeg skal i aften snakke med bestyrelsen af den lokale . Jeg har tilbudt at hjælpe besøgende over på Linux i forbindelse med kampagnen. I den forbindelse har jeg ledt efter et ansvarsfraskrivelses dokument. I ved, sådan et med:

  • Ja, jeg har kopieret alt ud.
  • Nej der er ikke noget der skal gemmes.
  • Jeg vil ikke lægge sag an, hvis maskinen dør under install processen osv..
    Nogen der ved om jeg kan finde et sådant et sted?
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@MrManor This was shared by an End Of 10 campaign contributor, maybe it helps:

https://www.losurs.org/docs/LDP/HOWTO/html_single/Installfest-HOWTO/#LegalProtection

@badrihippo@fosstodon.org avatar badrihippo , to random

I was talking to my great uncle about , and he couldn't believe that it was possible to have a system that was faster, more stable, and less resource-consuming than and free of cost on top of everything else!

A friend was talking about the possibility of data being mined from discarded laptop hard-drives, but when I mentioned tools to zerofill and otherwise obfuscate the data, she wondered "how can I trust a software to actually clear the data it says it's clearing?"

🧵 1/n

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@badrihippo @leftylabourtech Building up in-person support networks is one of the goals of the End Of 10 campaign:

https://endof10.org/

If you know of places in your area offering Linux support, please put them in touch with us.

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Reason 7 To Choose Linux 😍

You decide when to install updates and reboot your computer!

Security updates are critical. They should be done early and often to keep your computer safe.

But you don't want your device to force an update - and then reboot - while you're working.

With , the decision when to update is yours.

/7

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A forced update in the middle of a tooth extraction motivated this dentist to switch to Linux exclusively!

"Windows is below the standard of care when it comes to dentistry."

Invidious: https://invidious.nerdvpn.de/watch?v=za1kkEFU4cQ

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/za1kkEFU4cQ

@iznogoud@mastodon.social avatar iznogoud , to random

Ok, day one of pitting against .

The mid level complexity file I was working on with was giving errors.

Switch to Win/ , take the same template and all was working fine.

Is on only working for developers ?

If it does not work for one excel file, you can not trust it on others, you can not collaborate with other people using excel. Also, basic shortcuts that work on excel were not working on libreoffice.

Thoughts?

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

It's another End Of 10 Challenge 🖖

Supporters are invited to do a simple task to further the campaign goals. This time's challenge … 🚀

Learn shortcuts in your OS, including key-binds or other ways to speed up your workflow (hot corners, workspaces, etc.).

Share with us

Bonus ❤️ Points: Change the defaults so they're more efficient for you 😎

Extra Bonus ❤️ ❤️ Points: Document the change in a blog or social media post! 🧐

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Linux changes to adapt to you, not you changing to adapt to the computer!

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

4 😍 parties 🚀 FRI 8 AUG / SAT 9 AUG (times local)!

FRIDAY

https://lowellmakes.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415559022/lm-presents-end-of-10

SATURDAY

https://www.facebook.com/RepairCafeWoolloongabba/

https://alslug.dk/

http://c-base.org/calendar/#view=month&date=2025-08-01&event=5cff058c-d236-40b3-8116-bdc374fcb34a

Details: https://endof10.org/events/

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Reason 8 To Choose Linux 😍

No online account required!

With you don't need to create an online account to set up or enjoy your new operating system.

As it should be.

It's that simple.

/8

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:microsoft: requires a Microsoft account to complete the setup process.

No online account, no working computer!

That account enables and saves your files to the cloud, by default. It helps upsell , , and subscriptions. And it means Microsoft can more easily track users across its services.

Whether the user wants it or not.

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Yes, there are ways to bypass this restriction … but that's not really a solution, is it?

The solution is to use software that treats users with respect and let's them decide how to best use their computer.

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@cybercow @danv8086

"We’re removing the bypassnro.cmd script from the build to enhance security and user experience of Windows 11," Langowski and LeBlanc write in the post. "This change ensures that all users exit setup with internet connectivity and a Microsoft Account."

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/03/new-windows-11-build-makes-mandatory-microsoft-account-sign-in-even-more-mandatory/

@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

Tomorrow MONDAY 4 August 🐧 install party in (times local)! 🚀

  • Linux: An alternative to Windows at Boquete Library, 11-12h30

A community chat on the top floor of Library to learn more about Linux as an alternative to Windows.

https://www.eventsboquete.org/reservations/linux-an-alternative-to-windows

For details and more events worldwide: https://endof10.org/events/

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@Endof10@floss.social avatar Endof10 , to random

WED 30 JULY 🐧install party in (times local)! 🚀

https://dogodki.kompot.si/events/d3cc68f5-de8d-429a-8836-34434d324ede

For details and more events worldwide: https://endof10.org/events/

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