Windows 10 is close to being dead now, with support ending this year. So why not try out Linux? Instead of getting a whole new system and having to deal with the increasing amount of AI junk and adverts in Windows 11.
I kinda wish I had the time and knowledge to volunteer at my local commu center and do a “Save your old computer from the Dump!” Free upgrade! toLinux" drive.
I considered it, but I think the overwhelming, unexpected workload would be migrating data, training users, and working with them through migration to FOSS applications from Office and the like.
It’s definitely not just going to be “installed Linux on your computer, have a great day!”
I kinda wish I had the time and knowledge to volunteer at my local commu center and do a “Save your old computer from the Dump!” Free upgrade! to Linux" drive.
I considered it, but I think the overwhelming, unexpected workload would be migrating data, training users, and working with them through migration to FOSS applications from Office and the like.
It’s definitely not just going to be “installed Linux on your computer, have a great day!”
Yeah I’d start with Ubuntu or mint. Standard apps like libreoffice scripted install and a desktop link to a YouTube learning series.
Not covering data. Clean wipe only. Hence the “save it from the dump” line.
I’d have the center drop off units with stickers to track owners and do the needful. No interaction to end users.
Follow up could be Linux training workshops in a classroom setting.
Doing it free means they won’t take care of it or care. Don’t dump that on yourself.