Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by creatonez on Friday July 18, 2025 @03:58AM
(#44602324)
> Your browser is still receiving updates.
Browsers have steadily dropped old Windows versions faster than the historical trend. I wouldn't rely on this.
Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by BenjiWiebe on Saturday July 19, 2025 @11:31PM
(#44621748)
Firefox ESR supports Windows 7 until at least August 2025. If you visit the download page from a Windows 7 computer it will show you the ESR download.
Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by RossBencina on Friday July 18, 2025 @02:37AM
(#44601858)
Not sure what universe you live in but Chrome stopped supporting Windows 7 and will stop supporting Windows 10 eventually.
Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by trinix912 on Friday July 18, 2025 @04:58AM
(#44602624)
But it didn't happen overnight, it happened 3 years after Windows 7 EOL. The only security updates Windows 10 users won't receive are patches to Windows itself, for bugs or vulnerabilities which most users are unlikely to run into.
Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by genocidicbunny on Friday July 18, 2025 @02:33AM
(#44601836)
The article did mention that it would probably require multiple sessions with an individual to make the switch due to needing to spend some time figuring out what their needs are. Of course, the mileage will vary, but it seems they at least gave some consideration to your point knowing how people use their computers and their comfort level with them.
Re:The End of Windows 10: a toolkit for community repair groups
by ivraatiems on Friday July 18, 2025 @08:01PM
(#44611199)
It's not a good idea to rely on the browser being safe when the OS itself is unsafe.
And the conflation of “unsupported” and “ewaste” is also wrong. Tons of people keep using their computers after EOL, including my mom. Why would they notice or care?
Switching your family members to Linux works because they’re your family members. You know how they use computers, their comfort level, their needs. They can call you for help. A repair cafe, helping people they’ll likely never see again? Installing Linux, or heck, things as complex as dual-booting (which they suggest)? You’re kidding! Just leave people alone with their fine, basically-secure computers.