
And today’s desktop Linux distributions are as easy to use as Windows or macOS.Īnd if you’re worried about being able to run Windows applications - don’t. Machines that would bend and break under the load of Windows 10 will run like a charm. If you have an older system but are worried that it won’t support Windows 10 - or if you simply don’t want to deal with Windows anymore - I have a suggestion: Switch to desktop Linux.ĭesktop Linux can run on your Windows 7 (and older) laptops and desktops. By the federal government’s Digital Analytics Program (DAP) count in October 2020, 3.2 percent of computer users still are on Windows 7 - even though Microsoft no longer supports it for free.
