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E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends

In a nutshell: As Microsoft prepares to end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, a significant challenge looms for charities that refurbish and distribute older computers to those in need. With an estimated 240 million PCs unable to meet the stringent hardware requirements for Windows 11, these organizations face a difficult decision: provide potentially insecure Windows 10 systems, send them to e-waste recyclers, or explore alternative operating systems like Linux.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, March 15, 2025, 10:17 AM 97 comments

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Linux market share on desktop computers reaches an all-time high

Is the "Year of the Desktop Linux" finally to become a reality?

By Kishalaya Kundu, March 7, 2024, 11:33 AM 42 comments

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Linux Mint 21.1 brings a new desktop look

Linux Mint 21.1, codename Vera, is based on Ubuntu 22.04 and debuts an updated Cinnamon desktop environment, a new Corner bar functionality, improved folder icons and several other advancements.

By Erik Orejuela, December 20, 2022, 1:07 PM

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Linux Mint 21 is now available for download

Desktop and user friendly Linux Mint 21 introduces several improvements including Bluetooth connectivity, RAW and webp support, among other changes.

By Erik Orejuela, August 3, 2022, 10:44 AM