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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/30792652

Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. Microsoft wants you to buy a new computer. But what if you could make your current one fast and secure again?

If you bought your computer after 2010, there's most likely no reason to throw it out. By just installing an up-to-date Linux operating system you can keep using it for years to come.

Installing an operating system may sound difficult, but you don't have to do it alone. With any luck, there are people in your area ready to help!

5 Reasons to upgrade your old computer to Linux:

  1. No New Hardware, No Licensing Costs
  2. Enhanced Privacy
  3. Good For The Planet
  4. Community & Professional Support
  5. Better User Control
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[-] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

How viable are modern nvidia cards (like 4070) on linux today? Mainly for gaming. I've heard there are some driver issues that can cause problems, any truth to this claim?

[-] [email protected] 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Most problems with newer cards have been fixed with version 550. Gaming related, the only thing that will cause you pain is VR or Kernel Level AC

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Thanks. So just use official Nvidia drivers and I'm good to go? Thinking of moving to fedora if it maters.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I have a 3070 Ti and it works flawless on Mint with the official driver

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yup, the official driver is your best option for gaming. No experience with fedora here. I think they use wayland instead of X11 by default, right? I know that wayland had a tough time with Nvidia gpus. No idea if anything has changed in the last two years.

[-] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

I started with Bazzite and moved from there to Garuda. Both have an Nvidia version that just takes care of that for you. I've never had to worry about drivers.

[-] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

As someone getting back to pcs and trying linux, it warms my heart because I am scared of VR and shite at online games. This is the place for me.

this post was submitted on 28 May 2025
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