Overview

• Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of devices without security updates or feature patches.
• Strict hardware requirements for Windows 11 render approximately 240 million PCs ineligible for the upgrade, according to Canalys estimates.
• The End of 10 initiative, backed by members of the Linux community and KDE project, advocates switching to Linux to extend hardware lifecycles and reduce e-waste.
• End of 10 provides resources, including a list of 43 support locations primarily in Germany, to assist users with Linux installations on older devices.
• A UN report highlights the environmental stakes, with e-waste projected to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030, emphasizing the importance of repurposing functional hardware.