Konec desítek

The end (of Windows 10) is nigh!

Dnes spouštíme "Konec desítek" (endof10.org) a přinášíme Linux uživatelům Windows 10!

Dne 14. října 2025 Microsoft ukončí podporu Windows 10. To znamená, že Microsoft již nebude dále vydávat aktualizace tohoto systému. Tím uvede zhruba 200 až 400 milionů notebooků a stolních počítačů po celém světě do bezpečnostního rizika a následně způsobí těžké znečištění elektronickým odpadem.

Yours may be one of them.

But what if you could make your current computer fast and secure again so you can continue to use it? There is an alternative to Windows, one that is free, receives regular updates and works on nearly all devices, from most smartphones and routers, to supercomputers that predict the weather and robots on Mars.

Yes, it's Linux. Linux is extremely flexible and adaptable, and it can work for you too. Linux can run smoothly on your latest laptop and on a machine from 10-20 years ago.

The cheapest and most environmentally-friendly computer is the one you already own.

Installing a new operating system may sound difficult, but the community behind the "End Of 10" is here to help! In towns and cities around the globe, there are people and places ready to lend you a hand or even install Linux for you. Many more helper groups get added every day.

Find help near you at our website:

https://endof10.org/

Why can't I just migrate my current machine to Windows 11?

Because there is a good chance it won't meet the system requirements for Windows 11. There are several reasons for this, but one of the most questionable is that many devices are being rejected for not having a modern security module. From a technical standpoint, that’s hard to justify.

Ironically, it just so happens that 14 October is also "International E-Waste Day". Shortly after follows "International Repair Day" on 18 October. You can't make these things up!

But Microsoft really wants Windows 10 users to buy new hardware. In fact, the company has pushed full-screen notifications onto users' screens encouraging them to do just that — even for computers that are able to upgrade to Windows 11. This means manufacturing and transporting hundreds of millions of new devices, and this is perhaps the biggest waste of all. Hardware production alone consumes copious amounts of energy and has a disproportionate carbon footprint, all of which is for absolutely nothing when a working device lands in the bin.

On the other hand, when you choose Linux, you get everything you could ever want for daily use, and the same machine can be working for decades. Whether you need to work, run a company, stay connected, or relax, the software shipped with Linux is often beautiful, blazing fast, easy to use, and always under your control. Most concerns about Linux are now outdated or unfounded and your system will remain secure well beyond the end of Windows 10 date at no cost.

The End Of 10 campaign has identified 5 reasons to upgrade to Linux:

  1. Žádný nový hardware, žádné licenční poplatky
    Nový počítač stojí spoustu peněz, ale mnoho linuxových operačních systémů je dostupných zdarma. Aktualizace softwaru jsou také zdarma, navždycky. A vy samozřejmě můžete projevit podporu obojímu svým darem!
  2. Vylepšené soukromí
    Windows přichází se spoustou reklam a spywaru. Ty zpomalují váš počítač, umožňují firmám, aby vás špehovaly, a také zvyšují vaše výdaje za energie.
  3. Je to dobré pro planetu
    Výroba počítače představuje více než 75 % emisí uhlíku během jeho životního cyklu. Ponechání funkčního zařízení po delší dobu je velmi účinným způsobem, jak snížit emise. S operačním systémem Linux můžete vaše zařízení používat déle.
  4. Komunitní a profesionální podpora
    Pokud hledáte pomoc, jsou tu pro vás místní opravářské kavárny, nezávislé profesionální služby a obchody s počítači. Podporu také můžete najít na online fórech.
  5. Uživatelé to mají pod větší kontrolou
    Linux vám dává čtyři svobody softwaru. Můžete jej svobodně používat, studovat, sdílet a vylepšovat jeho programy po dobu, jakou si přejete. Vaše zařízení máte pod vaší kontrolou.

If you're a gamer, you might be wondering: Can I still play my games on Linux? Yes, you can, and it has never been easier! Thousands of popular AAA games now run seamlessly on Linux and, in many cases, performance is equal to or even better than on Windows, especially on older hardware.

There is a growing list of Free & Open Source Software and repair organizations supporting the campaign, including:

The End Of 10 campaign started in November 2024 at the South Tyrol Free Software Conference and has been attracting many new contributors since. This campaign is made possible by the enthusiastic contributions of a dedicated team. Learn more about the team at:

https://endof10.org/team/

And what if you already purchased a new computer with Windows pre-installed but want to install Linux on it instead? If you prefer using Linux or another OS, you still pay for Windows, even if you don’t use it. That’s unfair and often non-transparent. Refund4Freedom is an initiative from the Free Software Foundation Europe that defends consumers' right to choose their operating system and get refunds for unused pre-installed software — especially Microsoft Windows — on new computers. The Refund4Freedom campaign launches 29 May to help users get refunds for software they don't want. The initiative focuses first on the Italian market, but will be extended to other locations in the near future. Learn more here:

https://refund4freedom.org/

Want future hardware to allow you to install any software you want? It's your hardware, after all! Device Neutrality, an initiative also from the Free Software Foundation Europe, aims to enable end-users to bypass gatekeepers to have a non-discriminatory use of software, including Free & Open Source Software, on their devices. Learn more here:

https://fsfe.org/activities/deviceneutrality/index