US EditionMicrosoft accused of ‘tech extortion’ over Windows 10 support ending in campaign to get people to upgrade to Linux
- The KDE Community launched a campaign in 2025 to encourage Windows 10 users to switch to Linux as Microsoft ends Windows 10 support on October 14.
- This campaign addresses Microsoft's plan to end support for Windows 10, which compels numerous users either to move to Windows 11—provided their hardware meets the new requirements—or to purchase new computers that are compatible with the updated system.
- Many Windows 10 PCs cannot upgrade to Windows 11 due to hardware limits like older CPUs and missing TPM 2.0, making replacement costly and raising environmental concerns about e-waste.
- KDE calls Microsoft's move 'tech extortion' and warns it turns usable computers into 'junk,' while promoting Linux as a free, secure alternative despite a notable learning curve and software compatibility issues.
- The campaign highlights user frustration and environmental risks, suggesting Linux offers renewal over replacement, but the extent of Windows 10 users migrating remains uncertain.
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They launch a provocative campaign for Windows 10 users to migrate to Linux instead of Windows 11 and don't leave Microsoft very well on the way.
Microsoft's latest campaign to push Windows 10 users to Windows 11 has a sinister feel to it
The end is nigh! By which we mean the end of support for Windows 10 is nearing. Microsoft has reminded us of this time and time and time again as it tries to encourage users to make the move to Windows 11, but now things are taking a slightly darker turn. It is common knowledge that the end of Windows 10 support means that there will be no more security updates. Microsoft is now using this fact in a slightly more sinister way, telling users they…
Microsoft burys Windows 10? No panic, KDE has planned everything. Faced with what she calls "tech extortion", the Linux project team releases the violins to save your PC... and incidentally repatriate some souls to Linux.
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