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End of 10 – find someone local to help you install Linux (endof10.org)
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Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.

Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help! Find someone to help you.

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[–] Eyedust@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 days ago

I agree. The whole situation went completely different in my head, tbh. I've tried to get my 65 year old step mom to switch. If she does eventually, I'd set her up with what she needs and give her a run-down.

I was thinking more along the lines of an "up a creek without a paddle" situation where you have the local Linux buff put it on and then start messing with stuff on your own.