Windows 11 to unsupported hardware or Linux Mint

[AlexTr]

So, I am one of those folks who has a perfectly good, running laptop in Windows 10 but is facing the discontinuation of security patches and updates in October 2025. I can install Win 11, but it might end up being unstable. It also may not be eligible for security updates.

My hardware: Asus Rog Strix GL703VD, Samsung 870 EVO SATA III 2.5 Inch 1 TB SSD (2022 install to replace hybrid drive), 32 (2x16) GB Samsung m471 RAM, i7-7700 Intel processor (2017 - not replaceable, soldered in).

Really, the thing runs like a top. I hate to get rid of perfectly good hardware because of the operating system and am strongly considering the change.

Opinions? Advice?

[Sx4]

I made the move to Linux mint more than10 years ago and have been super satisfied.

Adv: Relative virus free, so many wonderful programs, libre office, GIMP, etc, full control over the program etc.

Disadv: some tax software etc don't support Linux, learning curve to get used to command box etc, sometimes integration of peripherals is not automatic and needs intervention.

Tl;Dr. Highly recommended

[Eric7]

Windows 11 is terrible.

Not really helpful, I know!

[Fraufruit]

I've been using W11 for quite a while. No problems. Get security updates regularly.

Other than that, I know nothing about computers.

[GaryC]

I have been running Windows 11 since it was launched with no more issues than one generally gets with computers. I have also used Linux for 20 years but for a specific purpose. I would not make that change for day-to-day use but these things are very personal.

[Franklan]

So, I am one of those folks who has a perfectly good, running laptop in Windows 10 but is facing the discontinuation of security patches and updates in October 2025. I can install Win 11, but it might end up being unstable. It also may not be eligible for security updates.

Current setup is upgraded to the latest Windows 11 release via RUFUS patched USB-sticks, eventhough the hardware is declared "unfit" for windows 11.

I am using Windows 11 for anything that needs a GUI ("Graphic user interface"). For anything text based, I have WSL" ("Windows Linux Subsystem") and several virtual machines in the background, some of them Debian, some of them Ubuntu.

I am happier than a pig in shite, to be honest.

Once one has grasped how to "prepare" the installation media, the windows 11 upgrade is easier than taking a dump in the morning.

[heidi_de]

Running Fedora on my main gaming PC (5950x with 7900xtx & 64GB RAM). Bluetooth is problematic, at least with airpods. Most of the hardware I have is generic enough and works well under linux.
I run Linux on other machines and have had issues mainly with sound devices. YMMV. I have a Scarlett 2i2 gen 3 which generally works well with everything though.
Games with Anticheat don't always work, but I find myself playing fewer of these kinds of AAA titles nowadays.

I made it my new years resolution to switch away from Windows, mainly due to Microsoft building more and more crapware into the OS.

I did buy a Mac Mini M4 base model before Christmas. Stuck an external Thunderbolt enclosure on it and it's working nicely. Can't ignore the performance of this or the price tbh.

[ooch]

Hi, not a bad idea to try out a different operating system - for whatever reason.
The easiest way to do this is to run a live system. However, creating a bootable usb-stick for each system is a bit annoying.
To get around this problem, Ventoy (https://www.ventoy.net/en/index.html) is a very useful tool. Install Ventoy on an empty(!!!) usb-stick and then copy the *.iso files of your choice to the stick. (you can still use the stick as storage for other files).
E.g. ubuntu.iso for Gnome-DE
kubuntu.iso for KDE-Plasma
Linux mint.iso for Cinnamon, Mate or xfce
.
.
Boot from the stick.
You can then decide for yourself which operating system + desktop environment suits you best. They all have their advantages and disadvantages.
Then install the system(s) in addition(!) to your windows - so you can slowly get used to it.
(reduce one of your partitions (e.g. C:)) with a windows(!) tool (DISKMGMT.MSC). And install your additional system in the free space. (it is important that windows is installed as the first system).
The boot-loader will then give you the choice of which system you want to start when booting up.
If there are problems booting, restart the linuxmint-live.iso and call the program boot-repair and then try again.
To play around, I have installed Debian, Arch-Linux, Kubuntu, linux-mint, LMDE and windows 7.

[Sam-I-Am]

If you’re a bit of a techie and know your way around computers and installing drivers, then nothing wrong with Linux Mint. You can even try it by running it from a USB stick. Otherwise I’d 100% go for Windows 11.

I’ve been running W11 since the early beta and never had any problems. It’s also definitely easier to find support online if you do get stuck.

[yesterday]

Interesting stuff

It may be because your computer does not have a TPM chip V2 built into it.

See here https://uk.pcmag.com/components/134144/ ... windows-11

It seems that it makes your computer safer from attacks, stealing data, control etc.

I think MS is just trying to protect your from all sorts of attacks, without this hardware encryption, you are going to be less safe on the internet, which I guess you use.

As seen from the above comments, there are ways around it, with UNIX etc. But MS is saying they would prefer you to be safe, and get a machine that can do this. Would you be happy to use a PC, for internet banking etc, that does not have the latest security built in ?

My questions would be is using, a computer in Linux mode, or mobile phone or a tablet, that does not have TPM, safe for internet banking or any other threat ?

Is TPM, even built into mobile phone ?, if not is it even safe to use it for mobile banking ?