Every once in a while, I encounter a Windows user, who is learning about Linux. And they hear the term "non-free" and think something cost money.

1st time Linux users, this does not mean they cost anything. Non-free or un-free is a generic term used to describe packages that may not be 100% open source or are open source, but have restricted licenses or whose developments for whatever reason could not be included in the ISO by default and were OPT-IN. Your media codecs are a good example of something that is non-free / unfree.

#Windows #Windows10 #Windows11 #Microsoft #Linux

The Windows 10 Migration Dilemma: A Cybersecurity Crisis Looms

As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10, over 500 million PCs may remain vulnerable to cyber threats. The transition to Windows 11 presents significant challenges for users and businesses ...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/the-windows-10-migration-dilemma-a-cybersecurity-crisis-looms

Ubuntu offers several advantages over Windows, including free cost, enhanced security, stability, and customization options. Read the Benefits of using #Ubuntu over #Windows : https://www.techaipost.com/benefits-ubuntu-over-windows/

Jak #BigTech są zapatrzone w siebie. Dostałem pinezkę w #AppleMaps - i oczywiście #Apple twierdzi, że nie wspiera przeglądarki #Vivaldi. Dobra, sprawdzę #MicrosoftEdge - niestety to samo. Patrzę w info #Apple... no niby powinno działać... ale ale, ja mam Linux.... więc? Więc #Apple mnie wycina i mówi, że jestem zły. Więc #AgentSwitcher, zmieniam się w #windows10 i nagle cud!!!! Działa - a mogło działać od początku. Nie lubię takich działań. #OpenStrettMap tak nie robi - po prostu działa...

Der Countdown läuft: In sechs Monaten, am 14. Oktober 2025, endet der Support für Windows 10. Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (#BSI) nimmt dies zum Anlass, um Tipps für die Zeit danach zu geben.

Zum Artikel: https://heise.de/-10351325?wt_mc=sm.red.ho.mastodon.mastodon.md_beitraege.md_beitraege&utm_source=mastodon

#BSI #Windows10 #SupportEnde #Betriebssystemwechsel #IT-Sicherheit

It's time for Microsoft Windows users to understand that GNU/#Linux :
contains no spyware, telemetry, bloatware, advertising or #AI
does not force users to register for an online account
is much easier to update
is safe and efficient "by design"
is not subject to programmed obsolescence
doesn't slow down over time
looks beautiful!
#Microsoft #Windows10 #Windows11 #GAFAM #LogicielsLibres #OpenSource #FreeSoftware #FOSS #FLOSS #Privacy #LinuxMint #IA #artificialintelligence

My periodic reminder: don't throw away your old #windows10 PCs! Reuse them yourself or donate them to a geek friend, because they'll use the hardware better than making it ewaste. Often with #linux.

https://blog.lhotka.net/2024/12/15/Do-not-throw-away-your-old-PCs

Das Bundesamt für Informationssicherheit brache heute Tipps zum Supportende von Windows 10 im Oktober heraus. Update auf Windows 11 mit evtl. Hardwaretausch bzw. umstieg auf ein anderes System.

Wir beraten Sie gerne! Melden Sie sich einfach bei uns!

#Betriebssystem #windows10 #Windows11 #linux #unix #macos #linuxmint #bsi #BundesamtfürInformationssicherheit #notare #notariat #notar #bayern #notarkammer

https://www.heise.de/news/BSI-gibt-Tipps-zum-Support-Ende-von-Windows-10-10351325.html?wt_mc=rss.red.ho.beitrag.rdf.beitrag.beitrag

Navigating the Windows 10 End-of-Support: Five Paths for Developers and IT Pros

As Microsoft prepares to end support for Windows 10 in October 2025, developers and IT professionals face critical decisions. From upgrading to Windows 11 to exploring alternative operating systems, u...

https://news.lavx.hu/article/navigating-the-windows-10-end-of-support-five-paths-for-developers-and-it-pros

Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice.

Many donateable PCs can’t run Windows 11. Should non-profits still be giving them away? Should they install Linux instead?

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/linux-or-landfill-end-of-windows-10-leaves-pc-charities-with-tough-choice

From quick fixes to deeper system optimizations, here’s how to give your PC a performance boost that makes Windows 11 Actually Faster: https://www.windowscult.com/make-windows-faster/
#windows11 #windows10 #TechGuide #Microsoft #Howto #windows #Software #news #Tech #Technology

"Recycle or landfill your PC" because it can’t run #Windows11? Some are giving this advice. But your device still works. Why trash it? Replace #Windows, not your #hardware. Try #openSUSE #Linux #UpgradetoFreedom #Windows10 https://news.opensuse.org/2025/04/14/replace-windows-not-your-device/

https://www.europesays.com/uk/17525/ Microsoft’s New Windows Update — 1 Billion Users Warned: Do Not Delete #CVE202521204 #inetpub #Microsoft #Technology #UK #UnitedKingdom #WhatDoesThisWindowsFolderDo #Windows10 #Windows11 #WindowsSecurity #WindowsSecurityUpdate #WindowsSecurityWarning #WindowsUpdateWarning

Podpora #Windows10 končí již 14. října 2025. Spousta počítačů s tímto systémem neumožňuje běžnou instalaci Windows 11...

Nemusíte je však vyhazovat, protože s linuxovými distribucemi mohou fungovat další roky. Budou dostávat aktualizace, díky nímž budou stále bezpečné.

Proč jsem přešel z Windows k EndeavourOS? Opouštím i další služby Microsoftu: https://infoek.cz/proc-jsem-presel-z-windows-k-endeavouros-opoustim-i-dalsi-sluzby-microsoftu-2024/

The end of support for Windows 10 isn’t just a date on the calendar — it’s a turning point for millions of users worldwide. Read what it means for you: https://windows101tricks.com/what-windows-end-of-support-means/

Øyh, folks!!

I just realized that in six months the development of Windows 10 will finally be completed, and we will never have to update it ever again!!!

#NorskTut #Allheimen #TutOgKjør
#MicroSoft #Windows #Windows10 #WindowsUpdate #Update #InfoTech
#Yes #Its #Sarcasm
#PleaseStopCrying
#TGIF

Do NOT wait until the end of Windows 10 support to switch to Linux.

Why?

You want to make a well-informed choice, but also not be under pressure when you make your switch. A lot of people tend to wait at the last moment, rush into things, get frustrated, and then ultimately do not switch.

Making a change in life is always better when you have the free time to do so on your schedule.

#Windows10 #Windows #Microsoft #Linux

Microsoft warns to not delete the “C:\Inetpub” folder that was created after this month’s security update.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-windows-inetpub-folder-created-by-security-fix-dont-delete/
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Microsoft avise de ne pas supprimer le répertoire « C:\inetpub » créé après la mise à jour de sécurité du mois.

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-21204#exploitability