Microsoft Windows 10

[starrt]

On 7/29/2024 at 10:30 AM, Tommy T. said:

I just got a message from Microsoft that they were going to stop supporting Windows 10 in October next year. It also noted that my computer - this laptop - would not support Windows 11. So, in effect, Microsoft is forcing me to either open up to scams or other problems or go buy a new computer. I used to like Microsoft, but my feelings have steadily become more negative as I don't like to be forced into new hardware - and software costs - so they can make their big profits.

The reason that I wrote that he can have a dual boot system is to be able to boot into Windose if there is any data or information that he needs or wants that exists in Windose while he gets himself set up in Linux.

Installing Linux along side Windose allows new users the time to get used to the new OS and allows new users the ability to refer back to information that exists on Windose if needed.

Learning a new OS takes time and a little bit of effort, but in my opinion, for me, it was worth the effort, and even though I still have a dual boot machine I now ignore Windose and just use Linux.

I was only pointing out that there are options available for anyone who is uncomfortable using Windose.

[hk blues]

9 hours ago, starrt said:

The reason that I wrote that he can have a dual boot system is to be able to boot into Windose if there is any data or information that he needs or wants that exists in Windose while he gets himself set up in Linux.

Installing Linux along side Windose allows new users the time to get used to the new OS and allows new users the ability to refer back to information that exists on Windose if needed.

Learning a new OS takes time and a little bit of effort, but in my opinion, for me, it was worth the effort, and even though I still have a dual boot machine I now ignore Windose and just use Linux.

I was only pointing out that there are options available for anyone who is uncomfortable using Windose.

Is this a new OS? 

[graham59]

Kudos to him for getting 'dual' right though. That's rare.  

[Mike J]

15 hours ago, hk blues said:

Is this a new OS? 

Linux uses have been calling Windows "Windose" for a long time.  Originated way back when it seemed to take Windows forever to boot to the user screen.  Really took off when folks started reporting the "Blue Screen of Death".   I have experienced the blue screen and it was frustrating beyond belief. 

[hk blues]

5 hours ago, Mike J said:

Linux uses have been calling Windows "Windose" for a long time.  Originated way back when it seemed to take Windows forever to boot to the user screen.  Really took off when folks started reporting the "Blue Screen of Death".   I have experienced the blue screen and it was frustrating beyond belief. 

I know...I was teasing. 

[GeoffH]

I've always seen Windoze not Windose in the Linux forums I visit.

[graham59]

13 hours ago, Mike J said:

Originated way back when it seemed to take Windows forever to boot to the user screen

Ah yes....remember it well....  

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[graham59]

Very much on-topic... another of my fave online 'tutors', putting forward some very helpful and easy to follow suggestions, for those not sure what to do as Win10 is wound down: 

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[spaul]

On 7/30/2024 at 8:04 AM, Tommy T. said:

If I decide to switch to Linux, will my data, cache, passwords, files still be saved and available? So many things I have on this laptop that I don't want to lose. Of course I have back-ups, but it is such a hassle to switch to new hardware or operating systems. I have some IT background, but not nearly as extensive as yours seems to be. But, with advancing age, these changes are more difficult for me to maneuver through and around. 

Reason I suggested Linux was because Microsoft is saying your computer won't support Windows 11. That's what happened to me going from Windows 8 to 10. I ran the Windows 10 install as per Microsoft's automatic upgrade and after a few hours the install said, sorry your hardware can't support the upgrade. Very frustrating.

Your best bet would be to set your machine up as a dual boot as someone else suggested so you don't lost anything. You might want to copy all of your passwords somewhere safe. Pictures, music, movies even documents (MS Word/Excel) would all be accessible from another O/S like Linux. Any files specifically created by a Windows program though, would not be.

It's an industry. They make the software more robust so people have to buy new computers but with Linux O/S, you can keep using old hardware for a few more years.

 

[spaul]

I actually just bought one of these mini computers in May. It's mounted to the back of my monitor. So far, so good but I wouldn't recommend you get it with the Windows 11 O/S installed because I think it's a customized IMG file. You can get a bare bones version with no O/S.