Post #3474131

2026-06-28 04:56 UTC

You are welcome. During my research I found longer write ups to be more helpful and informative so decided to do the same thing. It seems as though win10 is going to now be supported until oct 2027 under the esu program so there is still time to transition whilst receiving security updates on win10. I have had a good experience, for me, it helps to bring peace of mind and control, it just involves some effort, planning and research. I wish you well on your journey. What is your primary reason for switching to linux?

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@Mearcfara@lemmy.ml 2026-06-29 17:30

I think longer writeups help to provide for the inevitable nitty-gritty (you can’t click the button because it’s not there, etc) while also provide for holistic development, kind of like how incognito mode doesn’t really mean anything because google is still tracking you. A few things motivate me to move to Linux. I’ve been made aware of the privacy concerns with Microsoft, and since they’re sunsetting Win10, I expect there’s a bunch of security exploits that will be leveraged almost immediately. I also don’t like doing things I can’t lay out logically, and I haven’t been given good enough reasons to get a new OS/machine, especially because tech is a very small part of my life (I have a thinkpad from 2012 and use it like your grandma uses her PC). Improved UI, inclusion of AI, and whatever other capabilities are things I didn’t ask for. That leads into the principle of the argument, I just won’t be in an abusive money-based relationship with anyone, person or corporation. Microsoft doesn’t seem like they’d be a good friend, or even a good business partner, and I don’t like the underlaying vibe I get from the services they provide, so I just won’t participate in whatever they’ve got going. Linux, on the other hand, seems to be functional enough to meet my needs and comes without all of the other stuff Microsoft does that I’ve already complained about. In other words, Linux seems like a Honda Civic, and I’m good with that. How about you?

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