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- With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10, users are now migrating to Linux.
- The Gnome-based OS saw 200,000 downloads in just 2 days, out of which 72% were Microsoft users.
- Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements have left many of these users behind in the dust.
Earlier this month, Windows 10 ended its 10-year run with Microsoft officially pulling the plug on the OS, leaving 40% of total Windows users stranded without updates. However, instead of moving to Windows 11, the majority of these users are migrating to Linux instead.
Based on Gnome, Zorin OS 18 was just released a few days ago and is marketed as a proper alternative to Windows and macOS users. In just 2 days, the OS reached a whopping 200,000 downloads.
Why it matters: Among all the versions of the OS, Windows 10 had the largest user base. Certain requirements to upgrade have stranded these users, forcing them to shift to Linux.
Among these 200,000 downloads, 72% of them came from Windows. Zorin OS 18 can be customised to give a UI similar to any of the OS you’ve used in the past, whether it was Windows 7/10/11 or even Mac OS. This also makes it the perfect starter OS for those trying Linux for the first time.
Zorin OS 18 is also able to run Windows applications through the integration with Wine 10, which can translate Windows system calls into Linux in real-time.
Still, those who want to stay on Windows 10 are vulnerable to various malicious attacks. Microsoft is offering an Extended Security Update to offer security protection for an additional year, but enrolling will cost $61 a year.
When talking about an upgrade to Windows 11, such a case isn’t possible for most users due to the strict requirements Microsoft has placed. A TPM 2.0 requirement will need users to upgrade their hardware, 200 million of them to be precise. As such, moving to other OS like Linux or even downgrading to Windows 7 is the go-to choice for users here.
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