The original post: /r/linux by /u/codingzombie72072 on 2024-12-23 02:00:07.

I stumbled upon a blog post published by openSUSE here: that mentions Windows 10’s end of support is coming in October 2025. A plethora of devices won’t be able to upgrade to Windows 11, and many users will be left behind. According to the post, it’s a great opportunity to attract new people to the Linux community through initiatives like live seminars, ‘how-to’ videos, and live Q&A sessions. They are also highlighting the idea of joining forces with other popular distros like Ubuntu, Fedora, etc., to capture a share of the Windows users who are left behind. I believe this could be a great way to motivate people and make it easier for them to transition to Linux.

However, experience shows that people can’t easily switch to Linux because Windows has Microsoft Office support, a suite of Adobe software, and a huge selection of games (I know the gaming scene is different with Linux, thanks to Proton and Steam — but to be honest, I’m not that into gaming). The community often suggests open-source alternatives like LibreOffice and GIMP, but based on personal experience, GIMP is nowhere near the Adobe suite. Additionally, many users will likely stick with Windows 10 as they did with Windows 7.

What do you think about this whole scenario ?