End of 10 an alien movement, who is behind it?

“End of 10” is an organization that makes it easier for Windows 10 users who can't upgrade to Windows 11 to install Linux instead of sending good hardware to the trash.

This is reminiscent of a group of hippie open source radicals from the past (they may now object to me calling them that) who have started a movement that will last until at least October 14, 2025.

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In case you haven't heard or are too busy with Zuckerberg, Musk or Bezos' projects, we will remind you what the "End of 10" movement is.

The name refers to the day — five months later — that Microsoft will stop supporting Windows 10, which will put a million perfectly good computers out of commission simply because Redmond wants desktops and laptops to have mainframe specs before allowing Windows 11 to be installed.

I think the guys in Redmond are suffering from overconsumption syndrome: They've been drinking too much Seattle's Best, and they're spending too much time hanging out with yuppies at Starbucks.

With a lot of people in the world taking for granted that computers need Windows to run, it means that Microsoft's idea of ​​throwing a bunch of perfectly good computers into the recycling bin – if not the landfill – at the end of October will be a hit.

It also means that people will pay money to replace the computer they have, which needs replacing just because it can't run Windows 11.

The folks at End of 10 have a better idea. Instead of throwing away your computer just because Microsoft deems it artificially obsolete, why not run some version of Linux on it?

The readers of iGuRu.gr know the answer. They could very well install Linux on their artificially outdated hardware, if they knew. The problem is that they don't know, or if they do, they have been brainwashed into believing that only computer Einsteins would think of running Linux, because if it's so good, it must be difficult to use...

End of 10 is here to convince the world that… no, even you can master Linux, and you will see that modern Linux is even easier to use than Windows.

Who is behind End of 10?

It would be graphic if End of 10 had 10 people behind it, but it has 11. It's no surprise that all 11 of these people are connected to open source in one way or another, with several of them working on or contributing to well-known open source projects like Gnome, KDE, the Free Software Foundation Europe, openSUSE, and more.

End of 10 is supported by a coalition of FOSS projects.

The project's mission is threefold and includes:

Empowering Users and Promoting Sustainability

The campaign's core message, "upgrade your software, not your hardware," challenges the widely held belief that older computers should go in the trash when Windows support ends.

The environmental impact of e-waste is mentioned, with the organization noting that more than 75% of a computer's carbon footprint is generated during manufacturing. By encouraging the adoption of Linux, the campaign hopes to reduce unnecessary e-waste and promote digital sustainability.

Community support

The project's website connects users to places like local online repair cafes, independent computer stores, and installation events where they can get hands-on help with the Linux transition. It also includes step-by-step Linux installation instructions for brave Windows users who would like to take the DIY approach.

FOSS volunteers and supporters organize installation festivals, provide educational materials, and offer guidance to both individuals and organizations considering the change.

Distro-Agnostic Approach

End of 10 is intentionally neutral regarding Linux distributions, aiming to unite the wider EL/LAK community and avoid promoting any individual project over others. Individual communities are welcome to participate and promote their own project, provided that the message is positive and inclusive.

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