Windows 10 issue at end of life phase
Windows 10 issue at end of life phase
My grandfather is running Windows 10, but his hardware won’t support Windows 11, which means issues will arise when Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life in October. He mainly uses the internet and Office 2013, and his computer works perfectly, making the upgrade feel unnecessary. I considered installing Linux with Wine for Office, but that didn’t work on my system. What’s the most suitable alternative?
You might want to test booting Linux from a USB beforehand to check compatibility. This approach doesn’t affect the system, similar to "test before purchasing." Using Wine for Office isn’t ideal, but options like LibreOffice or OpenOffice could work depending on needs. There are also methods to upgrade to Windows 11 without supported hardware, though updates may sometimes cause issues (especially with recent releases). Refer to this guide for more details: https://www.syscute.com/guide/winbootmate.html#part2
office isn't functioning on Linux. The most recent release is 2009 IRC or likely the last x86 version available. Don't bother using it in Wine—it doesn't work reliably. I've spent many hours trying without success. You might try an unlocked Windows 11 version, which avoids TPM requirements. For a Linux alternative, install Ubuntu, Mint, or Lubuntu (better Mint) and use Thunderbird for emails. It won't be identical to Windows, but it offers regular updates.
They likely won’t try to break it on purpose, but compatibility with upcoming updates probably isn’t their goal either. Office 2013 support appears inconsistent across programs like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, which may require some fixes and testing. This approach doesn’t seem practical here. If the person prefers, OO/LO might face fewer challenges overall, though I can grasp if they’d rather avoid learning new things. The new Windows 11 interface is also something he’d need to adapt to.
Mostly stick with Windows 10, folks imagine dangers and malware, yet real risks are minimal when using Office and the web wisely. A few still run Windows XP and everything works just fine!