Abingdon EndOf10 Install event
Abingdon-EndOf10
Windows 10 is ending support on October 14th 2025. This will lead to over 250 million computers vulnerable to hacking and will become incompatable with modern software. As most people replace their computers at this point, many computers will end up in e-waste. E-waste is incredibly toxic and harmful if not safely recycled. Just have a look at the inforgraphic below! However, instead of replacing your computer, you can install a version of GNU/Linux (called a distro), this is often percieved as a more complex process than installing Windows (which often comes pre-installed), but we can help! We are offering to help you install a GNU/Linux distro and help you get up and running with using it.
Please come along, we don’t bite! 😄
When?
We are running from 10am-3pm on Saturday the 28th of June.
Where?
The Abingdon Town Library (The Charter, Abingdon OX14 3LY).
What?
We offer 4 services:
- We can backup a limited amount of data to help you reset your computer, but please can you backup yourself, if possible - this data is deleted once restored to your computer.
- Support installing Linux (we bring the images for you).
- Help for learning the differences between Windows and Linux and how to use Linux (its easy)!
- A chat about GNU/Linux!
Current distros planned to install:
- Zorin
- Fedora KDE
- Fedora kionite
- Mint
- Ubuntu
- Kubuntu
- LastOS
- Solus budgie
- Xubuntu
- Any others (we can download on the day or email me/comment below and I will predownload for you.)
Do you want to volunteer on this event? Send me an email. Volunteers: look here (WIP)
Any questions, comment below or email me at joel.body@proton.me .
This event is part of the EndOf10 initiative (endof10.org).