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This is an updated version of an article originally published in October 2021 during the launch of Windows 11. Back then, Microsoft introduced its first major new release in over six years. Since that time, millions have been asking one question: Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Well, why not choose GNU/Linux instead of both!
The idea of migrating from Windows to Linux has attracted computer users since its launch in 1991. For companies that prioritize value for money and maintaining a safe, stable environment, Linux appears to be a particularly tempting option. Since support and updates for Windows 10 will end in October 2025, you have plenty of time to explore Linux and prepare your workspace on this rich and powerful platform.
This updated version includes two new additional reasons:
Windows requirements have always strained computer resources, and Windows 11 follows this annoying path. It is expected that many will need to buy new devices to run Windows 11, to the point that a "micro-industry" has emerged solely to measure your device's compatibility with the requirements.
Linux, by contrast, has always been lean. Many users continue to use their old devices for years by adopting Linux as an alternative to a Windows upgrade of questionable value.
Buying a new computer while the old one still works is a burden on your wallet and a waste for the planet. Estimates suggest that the transition to Windows 11 will add 480 million kilograms of electronic waste (equivalent to 320,000 cars).
Windows 11 requires a TPM 2.0 chip. While it may protect users from malware, it grants the OS provider total control over what is installed. Instead of handing control to major corporations, you can learn good digital security rules and rely on free software that is difficult to infect with malware.
Free software eliminates the complexities of license management. Move your employees to Linux once, and you will reduce migration and training costs in the future.
One of the strange requirements for Windows 11 is having a camera to record your actions, raising questions about what the system is tracking. Microsoft also launched the "Recall" feature (later delayed due to security concerns), which constantly records your screen content.
Providers always try to link you to their services. Windows 11 is deeply integrated with Microsoft Teams and the Edge browser, making it difficult to try competing services—a tactic reminiscent of famous monopoly cases.
Why must you subscribe to a cloud service just to be able to operate your personal device? Linux does not impose this on you.
While Windows 11 borrows its features from the Mac system, Linux offers interfaces like KDE and GNOME (which you use in Fedora), providing immense flexibility in customization to increase productivity.
Most free and open-source software is originally developed on Linux systems, so the latest and most stable versions run first and best on Linux.
By running Linux, you contribute to the technological ecosystem's diversity. Linux supports more chips and devices than any other system, from cheap Raspberry Pi boards to supercomputers, supporting hardware innovation.
Linux is the ideal environment. All modern languages are easy to download and use, and thousands of powerful software libraries are just one command away in the "Terminal."
This is the fundamental reason; when you use Linux, the computer is under your full control. There are no barriers to your growth and exploration, and you are supporting software freedom for millions around the world.
