True.
I can't speak from experience either, since I never made the switch.

Five years later, what is the conclusion?
I think it's not bad, even if I regret some games, even if I understand that some developers don't invest in a Linux version, there are a lot of native games, and I don't regret using Linux as the only OS.

Currently, Windows 7 has fewer users than Linux, and there are no more game releases for them.
With the release of Windows 11 and these new security features, will it be the same for games on Windows 10 in 5 years?
I am optimistic about the future of games on Linux.


I'm happy to be in it :-)

As I don't like the switch Microsoft is making to making a TPM 2.0 chip mandatory for Windows 11, when support for Windows 10 gets dropped, maybe I'll switch to Linux. But being my parents helpdesk, it's helpful to have the same OS as them for now, makes it easier to answer their questions on the phone if I'm behind the same OS as them. It's the main reason that kept me from switching. My dad tinkers a lot with his PC even if he's often lost and is on the phone with me a lot with questions on how to do what and have him switch to a completely different and unknown OS when his mind is already faltering sometimes is not something I'd aspire for him.

We'll see what the future holds. And what my parents want to do when their PC's become obsolete in October 2025. Will they switch to Windows 11 compatible hardware? Would they want to make the switch to Linux? Will they even be alive and healthy 5 years from now? Many uncertainties. For now I just stick with the present with me as Windows 10 knowledgable helpdesk for my parents.

Thank you for the news I understand your obligation to not change anything.
I wish your parents all the best, may their life be long and beautiful.

On my side I had installed Linux Mint to a 70 years old aunt.
She started to use social networks and the internet for these papers, the adventure lasted 2 years, and her daughter changed her PC for a second hand one with Windows 10, we don't see her on the networks since.

Ask them if they want to either upgrade their hardware, or move to Linux, or both. Explain pros and cons of each option and let them decide. You don't need to wait until 2025. ;)

I can tell from experience, that one-hour "lecture" is enough for most of ordinary people to start using Linux for all their daily needs. I recommend them to take notes, so they will not ask about the same things again and again.