LibreOffice Maker is insisting on Windows 10 users to defect in viral ‘Go Linux, not Windows 11’ campaign
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- The Document Foundation, which makes LibreOffice, is the newest that jumps on the Anti-Windows 11-bandwagon
- The organization argues that Windows 10 users must switch to Linux
- It outlines the strengths of Linux, including making love, open and transparent
More than a few large players on the Linux side of the fence now weigh with the anti-Microsoft Sentiment and another has just become a member of this club: the Document Foundation (TDF).
What exactly is that? TDF is the maker of LibreOffice, one Alternative to Microsoft Office for Linux (and other platforms), and the organization has a versatile argument to try to convince Windows 10 Holdouts to one Linux Distro Instead of migrating to Windows 11 (and of course some people cannot upgrade to the last one anyway, because of the Hindier system requirements of Windows 11).
When Neowin is markedTDF has one Blog post Titled: “The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so it’s time to consider Linux and LibreOffice.”
That is immediately relevant, certainly, and TDF also makes it clear that it supports the wider ‘End of 10‘Project, which also appeals to that of the end of Windows 10 (in October 2025) to switch to Linux.
TDF notes: “The countdown has begun. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will put an end to the support for Windows 10 … The good news? You don’t have to follow the Microsoft Upgradepad [to Windows 11]. There is a better option that puts control back in the hands of users, settings and public authorities: Linux and LibreOffice. Together, these two programs offer a powerful, privacy-friendly and future-proof alternative to the Windows + Microsoft 365 ecosystem. “
The organization insists that sticking to Windows 11 limits consumers in terms of promoting a continuous dependence on Microsoft, and the “force” of the use of its various services, cloud integration (OneDrive) and of course the Microsoft account.
TDF points out that Microsoft tries to drum subscriptions (what does Microsoft 365 use, for those who use Office – and indeed OneDrive), and “control how your computer works and how your data is managed, reduce.” The latter Potshot is aimed at how Microsoft’s telemetry system works, the pipe data of your Windows -PC back to its servers (although how much and what kind of data, depends on your settings).
The last shot reflects many other concerns that exist: “Moreover, new hardware requirements will make millions of perfectly good PCs superfluous.”
And that is one of the most important beef when it comes to the Windows 11 -upgrade. It is not necessary that people do not want the newer operating system – although some do not – it is simply that due to security measures imposed on Windows 11, which exclude older CPUs (and PCs without TPM 2.0, a security function), much Windows 10 -PCs simply not have it.
So, instead get Linux the answer, and in the case of this specific subcampaign, LibreOffice also grabs to replace Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
TDF emphasizes the free and open nature of both Linux and LibreOfficeAnd how they are checked by foundations, instead of a company that wants to make a profit. And also that older Windows 10 PCs have no problems performing a Linux Distro (and of course there is a wide choice of different flavors of Desktop operating systems to choose from).
Analysis: free, open and reliable – but a too steep hill to climb for some?
There is an increasing number of momentum that comes behind the ‘Switch from Windows 10 to Linux’ campaign. Remember that recently (what a Linux Desktop Environment called plasma) argued that Microsoft is guilty of maintaining a kind of ‘tech -offspring’ on Windows 10 users, and although, as I have noticed at the time, that extreme language is used, I get where sentiment comes from.
TDF is to a certain extent that ‘extortion’ theme picks up here, especially when talking about Microsoft who tries to lock people in its various services. And in some respects it is a fair observation: the Microsoft account is very pushed by the software giant, and there is persistent badgers in Windows 11 to use OneDrive, for example. Although this pushes more and veiled advertising than it is ‘forces’ something to someone, it is still annoying to see this, and the different advertisements (some outright advertisements) Microsoft Peddles via Windows-a paid OS.
As TDF emphasizes, Microsoft wants to make a profit, while Linux is free, open and transparent and is therefore more reliable at a fundamental level.
I will not recognize the ground that I have already been in my recent stories about the arguments why Linux might be a difficult proposition for a large number of Windows 10 users, but I have to point out some disadvantages in the interest of balance here.
The most important problem is that in the case of less technically skilled users, from Windows 10 to Linux there is a pretty unrest. There is a whole new interface and way of working to learn, and there are certainly apps that people have bought who are not compatible with Linux, or games that do not work well (certainly those online games with anti-cheat protection).
In his blog post, TDF advises: “Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office is not as difficult as it seems, either at individual or company level.”
Then it suggests that a first step to making the switch from Windows 10 to Linux is: “Start testing Linux and LibreOffice on a second partition of your PC (for individuals) or in less critical departments (for companies).”
This is rather a case of ‘Nagel, Meet Hammerhead’ in terms of ensuring that less technically skilled users make a transition if they make to a whole new operating system. There are undoubtedly massive ranks of Windows 10 users who have no idea how to set Linux by using a partition on their disk. And yes, you can find out how-and the Linux community is generally unmistakably super-helpful (as TDF touches elsewhere)-but I think how far from the comfort zone this is for many PC owners are underestimated here.
The crux is in many ways that Linux is more an enthusiastic proposition because of its earth and that belongs to what makes it great, and why the community attaches and is thus supportive. But for the average Windows 10 user, the migration to Linux can just seem to be too steep climb, and the first teething problems with which they can be confronted, especially with hardware or software compatibility, the climb can feel dangerously close to vertical.
Those who are considering a move to Linux may want TechRadar’s roundup of the Best Linux -District for Beginnersor the Distros that are comparable to WindowsAnd so you can help you feel more at home immediately.
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