If Windows 10’s end-of-support deadline has you weighing alternatives, you’re not alone — and Linux is no longer the alien landscape it was a decade ago. ZDNET’s roundup of “Windows-like” Linux distributions highlights seven desktop-focused distros designed to flatten the learning curve for...
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Linuxfx’s latest “NOBLE” refresh promises a fast, Windows‑like desktop that can breathe new life into older PCs — but the story is more complicated than a single download button. The distro’s recent update is reported to be built on Ubuntu’s Noble series with the newer hardware enablement...
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The world of desktop computing is undergoing a profound transformation as Windows 10 approaches its official end-of-life. Many users, especially those with older hardware, are seeking alternatives that combine familiarity with modern, flexible underpinnings. One project that’s begun to capture...
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