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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Ending support for Windows 10 could send 240 million computers to the landfill. Why not install Linux on them? (gadgettendency.com)

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With support ending for Windows 10, the most popular desktop operating system in the world currently, possibly 240 million pcs may be sent to the landfill. This is mostly due to Windows 11’s exorbitant requirements. This will most likely result in many pcs being immediately outdated, and prone to viruses. GNU/Linux may be these computers’ only secure hope, what do you think?

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[–] TrickDacy 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

When has MS indicated they care about waste in the least?

[–] blazeknave 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/legal/compliance/environmental-compliance#:~:text=Waste%20commitment,operations%2C%20products%2C%20and%20packaging.

[–] TrickDacy 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This is a marketing page that any big company has a version of. I meant by action, not lip service

[–] blazeknave 1 points 1 year ago

There is a link immediately over the headline in the url I shared. Read the report. I used to sell green asset disposition of electronics. It's been an industry for a long time. It makes a difference. See what you want to see man. I can intro you to people in that business if you'd like to pick their brains. I don't know who owns this at Microsoft but I can ask contacts there, if you'd like me to help get you an intro.