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Windows 10 is ending support in October, prevent e-waste, switch to Linux (endof10.org)
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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?

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[–] 5 points 1 year ago (1 child)

On the flip side of this, can people tell me which models are "e-waste" but are actually powerful when you pop Linux onto them? It'd be nice to scoop up some deals on eBay.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    I can give you some easy tips for this.

    • Does it run windows 7 or higher, if so it will work fine with most distros for basic stuff.
    • Does it have a dedicated GPU, if so google the card to check if your chosen distro has easy support for it (almost any card can work, but some are painless).
    • Does it power on and was made this millennia, if so it can work in some way with Linux.
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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    That's some good guidelines but I was really curious what the absolute newest hardware that is Win 11 incompatible is. I'd imagine whenever that goes off-lease at large companies there will be piles of them on eBay and other secondary markets.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago

    Hmmm, I guess it depends on how good the sales team is selling the new PCs. The line would be tpm on the board I guess, but after working in the industry I know that would not stop a sales team from having them replaced.

    I would assume that you can get a workstation from about 4 or 5 years ago in general.

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