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December 13, 2024

Windows 10’s end is coming: here’s what you should do about it

Microsoft will cease support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Windows 10 was launched in July 2015 and replaced Windows 8. Users can upgrade to Windows 11 if their hardware meets the minimum specifications, which include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 64 GB of storage, along with a second-generation Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and UEFI BIOS capable of secure boot. Many older PCs may not qualify for the upgrade, requiring at least an 8th Gen Intel processor or a Zen+ AMD processor. Users can also consider installing Linux distributions like Ubuntu or ChromeOS on older PCs. Remaining on Windows 10 after support ends poses security risks and limits access to updates.

Winsage

July 3, 2024

FreeDOS turns 30 and may soon get full support for Windows 3.x

- FreeDOS, a text-based operating system developed by Jim Hall, celebrated its 30th anniversary on June 29. - Development of FreeDOS continues, with version 1.4 currently in the works focusing on bug fixes and updated tools. - Full support for Windows 3.1 and Windows 3.11 may be added to FreeDOS in the future. - FreeDOS is best suited for older computers and can be used to run old programs and classic games. - To install FreeDOS on a modern computer, virtualization software is recommended by Jim Hall.

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July 1, 2024

FreeDOS, now 30 years old, will soon run Windows 3.x

- FreeDOS is a free operating system created by Jim Hall in 1994 as a replacement for MS-DOS and other prompt-based systems. - FreeDOS continues to be popular among retrocomputing enthusiasts for running DOS games and legacy applications in a virtual environment. - The project aims to enhance compatibility with Windows 3.1 and 3.11 in the future.