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> StatCounter says Windows 10 is still used by 69 percent of all Windows users, compared to just 27 percent for Windows 11. That’s a big gap that Microsoft is u

> StatCounter says Windows 10 is still used by 69 percent of all Windows users, compared to just 27 percent for Windows 11. That’s a big gap that Microsoft is unlikely to close over the coming 18 months, leaving many Windows 10 users having to consider paying for security updates for the first time. Do you want people to migrate to 'x'? ...because this is how you get people to migrate to 'x'. *Where 'x' = any other OS but MS Windows.

barbazoo 3y ago
I know a couple people running Windows 10 but non of these people will switch to an OS that's not Windows without major help from someone tech savvy.
gfody 3y ago
any good alternatives?
- yogorenapan 3y ago
  Unless you game, Linux is very good. I’ve been using it for 4 years and it’s much more stable than others make it out to be. You do need to be careful not to mess things up though. Accidentally broke kernel modules yesterday and had to spend a few hours debugging without internet
  - khedoros1 3y ago
    I've been using solely Linux on my gaming PC for the past 4 years. After about 15 years of waiting, the experience got good enough for me around then.
  - citrin_ru 3y ago
    Not only games, any closed source software typically built for Windows or at best Win+Mac. Affinity Photo is one of such apps I use and generally proprietary graphics software has no Linux versions.
  - felsokning 3y ago
    > Unless you game... I think this is in-part due to the OS targets of the games, themselves, over gaming support in Linux (in general). There are plenty of *nix-based OS'es that are designed - specifically - for gaming[1]. [1] - https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/ https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/
- beefnugs 3y ago
  linux if you know enough. Otherwise you can use win10 for many more years by going into firewall, and disabling everything you know for a fact you aren't using (watch out some windows updates will re-enable whatever the hell it wants)
- masfoobar 3y ago
  I will defend GNU/Linux, here. I hear people say bad things about Linux... but I have been using it since 2008. I have tried various distributions. Obviously some I prefer more than others. I think Debian is great, and the one I stick with in recent years. Same for servers.. using Debian. I personally do not have bad experience. Over the years.. yes.. I made some mistakes. For example, accidentally deleting a directory when in root mode. This is purely because I was tinkering/learning. I guess the same thing could happen if new to Windows and accidentally deleting a folder in C:\Windows While I am primarily a Linux user, I do use Windows as well at work.. and helping non-techie family members with their XP, Vista, 7, 10 or 11 over the years. I do not share the "issues" some people have (that I have known) trying Linux. Difficult to install, difficult getting XYZ driver to work, etc. Sure - gaming on Linux might still be an issue. This is something I cannot comment on. While I do have a Steam account, I don't use it that often. If I did, it might be on Windows. I just dont have the time for gaming, except for playing on a console at times. Last I heard, gaming on Linux is getting better. Maybe I am going from memory from a few years ago and things are different, now. The biggest "issue" in my opinion with Linux is, generally speaking, you have all software except one. Think about it. For web browsers, I have everything except IE/Edge. For Emails, I have everything except Outlook. While on Windows, I have "everything" I mean this in a general sense, of course. This is a topic that could add a few more paragraphs but I think I have covered enough. In my personal opinion, I would love to see more love of GNU/Linux on desktops and laptops!
- cultofmetatron 3y ago
  popos is been great for me. its ubuntu based so well supported but has a lot of nice bells and whistles
sunaookami 3y ago
People said the same about Windows XP EOL. And Windows 7 EOL. Yet here we are.
- ProllyInfamous 3y ago
  Which is cool because what it means is I still run Windows 7, despite its vulnerabilities.
  - hulitu 3y ago
    The new malware requires Windows 10. And the targets were mostly changed: years ago, malware infected your systems making them unusable, now they are encrypting your files making them (their content), unreachable.
Novosell 3y ago
Hmmm, I suppose gamers are a bit techier so therefore might swap faster, but accroding to Steam[1] 42% are on Windows 11 and 54% on Windows 10. [1]: https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey

barbazoo 3y ago

I know a couple people running Windows 10 but non of these people will switch to an OS that's not Windows without major help from someone tech savvy.

gfody 3y ago

any good alternatives?

yogorenapan 3y ago
Unless you game, Linux is very good. I’ve been using it for 4 years and it’s much more stable than others make it out to be. You do need to be careful not to mess things up though. Accidentally broke kernel modules yesterday and had to spend a few hours debugging without internet
- khedoros1 3y ago
  I've been using solely Linux on my gaming PC for the past 4 years. After about 15 years of waiting, the experience got good enough for me around then.
- citrin_ru 3y ago
  Not only games, any closed source software typically built for Windows or at best Win+Mac. Affinity Photo is one of such apps I use and generally proprietary graphics software has no Linux versions.
- felsokning 3y ago
  > Unless you game... I think this is in-part due to the OS targets of the games, themselves, over gaming support in Linux (in general). There are plenty of *nix-based OS'es that are designed - specifically - for gaming[1]. [1] - https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/ https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/
beefnugs 3y ago
linux if you know enough. Otherwise you can use win10 for many more years by going into firewall, and disabling everything you know for a fact you aren't using (watch out some windows updates will re-enable whatever the hell it wants)
masfoobar 3y ago
I will defend GNU/Linux, here. I hear people say bad things about Linux... but I have been using it since 2008. I have tried various distributions. Obviously some I prefer more than others. I think Debian is great, and the one I stick with in recent years. Same for servers.. using Debian. I personally do not have bad experience. Over the years.. yes.. I made some mistakes. For example, accidentally deleting a directory when in root mode. This is purely because I was tinkering/learning. I guess the same thing could happen if new to Windows and accidentally deleting a folder in C:\Windows While I am primarily a Linux user, I do use Windows as well at work.. and helping non-techie family members with their XP, Vista, 7, 10 or 11 over the years. I do not share the "issues" some people have (that I have known) trying Linux. Difficult to install, difficult getting XYZ driver to work, etc. Sure - gaming on Linux might still be an issue. This is something I cannot comment on. While I do have a Steam account, I don't use it that often. If I did, it might be on Windows. I just dont have the time for gaming, except for playing on a console at times. Last I heard, gaming on Linux is getting better. Maybe I am going from memory from a few years ago and things are different, now. The biggest "issue" in my opinion with Linux is, generally speaking, you have all software except one. Think about it. For web browsers, I have everything except IE/Edge. For Emails, I have everything except Outlook. While on Windows, I have "everything" I mean this in a general sense, of course. This is a topic that could add a few more paragraphs but I think I have covered enough. In my personal opinion, I would love to see more love of GNU/Linux on desktops and laptops!
cultofmetatron 3y ago
popos is been great for me. its ubuntu based so well supported but has a lot of nice bells and whistles

sunaookami 3y ago

People said the same about Windows XP EOL. And Windows 7 EOL. Yet here we are.

ProllyInfamous 3y ago
Which is cool because what it means is I still run Windows 7, despite its vulnerabilities.
- hulitu 3y ago
  The new malware requires Windows 10. And the targets were mostly changed: years ago, malware infected your systems making them unusable, now they are encrypting your files making them (their content), unreachable.

Novosell 3y ago

Hmmm, I suppose gamers are a bit techier so therefore might swap faster, but accroding to Steam[1] 42% are on Windows 11 and 54% on Windows 10. [1]: https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey https://store.steampowered.com/hwsurvey