Due to end of Windows 7 operating system support from Microsoft which will be next January 14 (practically a few days away) Microsoft has been making invitations to its users to update to your latest system which is Windows 10 and has even offered free licenses when upgrading from Windows 7.
This is not stranger because the company invites its users to continue using its products with an aggressive strategy by offering its product for free. But in the case of Linux some developers have taken advantage of this interruption of Windows 7 security updates to encourage users to migrate to Linux and test your distributions or applications on Linux.
Such is the case of Vivaldi (a web browser) in which its developers through a blog post invite you to migrate from Windows 7 to Linux and even share information to be able to migrate to Ubuntu.
Replacing Windows 7 with Linux is one of the smartest variants… Almost all computers will run faster and more secure with Linux than Windows… Users are recommended to install Ubuntu or Solus distributions.
Following this initiative now the guys from the KDE project took advantage for suggest to users of this operating system migrate to the KDE Plasma desktop.
As, in a blog post, the KDE guys express their intention to increase Linux market share on desktops (which is 2% vs. 77% that Microsoft owns). That is why by inviting Windows 7 users to migrate to Linux, it is intended to absorb a share of that market that Microsoft is leaving without updates and they refuse to migrate to Windows 10 for various reasons.
KDE makes a call to the community for invitations to attract Windows 7 users and in the case of the Linux distribution "Feren OS" I take this opportunity to show how the layout can mimic the Windows 7 desktop.
To recreate the family environment for Windows 7 users, andl Feren OS developer used the Seven Black theme and menu widgets of default apps, IO Task Manager, Stock System Tray, Feren Calendar and Win7 Show Desktop, after which the KDE promotion team prepared a custom-designed video.
In addition to recommending a switch to Linux, the KDE project opened a discussion to find ways to stimulate the migration of users from Windows 7 to KDE Plasma and also expressed its willingness to implement useful ideas and provide the necessary resources.
Aside from man's natural resistance to change, Windows 10 certainly doesn't have a good reputation as an operating system. It sends the data to Microsoft and has a lot of invasive ads.
Switching to Linux with the KDE desktop may be relevant for Windows 7 users whose hardware does not have the necessary features to upgrade to Windows 10 or who do not want to spend money to buy a new version of Windows or pay for an extended support program for Windows 7.
Windows 7 takes about 30% of the 77% of the market for desktop computers using any version of Windows.
We need you to help convince Windows 7 users to move to the Plasma desktop. We have set a task where we are brainstorming ideas, tips, and resources. You too can contribute your thoughts.
On January 14, Windows 7 systems will be out of updates to fix vulnerabilities, which according to the KDE developers, is a good reason to try to invite Linux testing, to get rid of dependency on Microsoft, and to prevent leakage of your data to third parties.
Also the KDE community says that those who want to use a distribution GNU / Linux with Plasma by default will find many popular applications and if you want to use a particular Windows program, there is Wine.
If you want to know more about it, you can check the KDE blog post this link.
I love that idea, I have two computers with LINUX MINT and they work great for me, I recommend it, but there are two computers on which I have not been able to install any distro, I have two Acer 2 in 1 Aspire Switch 10 SW3-013-115W Touch computers 10.1 », Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33GHz, 2GB, 500GB + 32GB SSD, Windows 8.1 64-bit, White, but I have not known how to install a distro, it just won't let me boot with a pen drive, any comments or help would be appreciated, Thank you
I'm surprised that a distro that is presented as the best alternative to migrate from Windows is not mentioned at all, I mean Zorin os 15. It has been my main distro for work and leisure for quite some time and it has not disappointed me , Unlike.
The problem is comfort, I love the distro that I tried butoooo, when a little problem appears, it ends beautifully, a great majority of us have no idea how to use the terminal, when they solve that issue, many will migrate to Linux, they will not deny me what to solve problems or installing something in Windows is very easy but it is not in Linux, THAT is the problem,
Hl I have a windows 7 if I switch to plasma I can install and use the games that I already have that are console type I appreciate any help
What kind of games?
do you use emulators?
The factors that are involved in a migration from Windows to GNU / Linux are varied, among which I can mention would be the user's experience in installing an operating system, what is the use that you want to give it, that is, if it is to play , for work activities, or just for recreational activities, call to watch youtube videos, use your facebook, etc; factors with different complexity and that are executed with varied performances in GNU / Linux. Fortunately, GNU / Linux has come a long way when it comes to meeting the basic needs of users. Very good article, greetings.
I have used all versions similar to Windows or friendly and two more that I recommend are Linux Mint and by far the best is Deepin which has not given me any problem.
Everything is perfect in Linux until you have to use the terminal to install programs and that does give a lot of trouble for those of us who do not have much experience, I have an old laptop and I installed Ubuntu, it works very well, I watch Netflix, and I use the system Google office without problems, it also has kodi to see more content and many emulators and only has one gb of ram and 80 of hard disk.
I really like the idea of the KDE Plasma developers to encourage Windows users to switch to Linux and its graphical environment, but I don't know how successful it might be, since people get "used" to what they are sold ( in this case, Windows) and they are opposed to doing things themselves (in this case installing a Linux distribution from scratch, whatever it may be), out of laziness, ignorance, comfort, whatever the reason.
I have been using Linux for 3 years, and as always I started with Ubuntu, and currently I have Debian Testing precisely with KDE Plasma, and I use it to do my work and to see my messages from social networks, videos, and I'm doing very well.
What I would do is show the ease of use of Linux and the great performance that the OS has compared to Windows and if there is any problem then try to find the solution for people who are new to the Linux universe.
Leave them better as they are ... it is not because they are pessimistic, or the Linux user who looks with contempt and self-sufficiency, but they cannot live without their programs and games full of cracks and because they will always complain that nothing in Windows is going to work for them in Linux , their Photoshop and Lightroom cannot be compared to Gimp or Krita in plugins and filters as if creativity were conditioned on this… .the console scares them because they don't like to mess with functions that they consider spartan and they will end up returning to Win $ because they never they will find the right distro or desktop that they like. There will be very few who remain and for a sample, this article from which I rescue many comments from linuxeros that if we use the system. I hope I am wrong.
https://www.genbeta.com/linux/he-intentado-usar-linux-como-mi-sistema-principal-elementary-os-hera-cerca-que-he-estado-lograrlo#comments
Hello, how are you? Very interesting article, however it remains as at the beginning, I have always wanted to try linux, however I can not find a place where they explain to me from scratch which one suits me, how to install it?, And now with this windows I would like to do it.
I hope someone can give that advice since I would say there are many of us who are in this situation.
Greetings.
Friend Horacio,
The answer is in the same question:
- What distro should I use?
- According to the use you want to give it.
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If you have NEVER used Linux, I would advise you to use something from the Debian family like Ubuntu, Linux Mint or Zorin OS, never something as advanced as Manjaro or Gentoo.
Personally I always had a very good opinion of Zorin OS, but now there are many new similar distributions such as Feren OS or Makulu (which consume a lot of resources). For starters I would try Kubuntu (if you have a good PC).
This reminds me looooong years ago when I went from Windows XP to Xubuntu. And for many years I have never needed to use Windows again.
Except last year! That I bought a Wacom mobilestudio graphics tablet with Windows 10 and finally. To put some gnu / linux into it, I'll still have to wait a while ... I hope not long.