cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/15988326
Windows 10 will reach end of support on October 14, 2025. The current version, 22H2, will be the final version of Windows 10, and all editions will remain in support with monthly security update releases through that date. Existing LTSC releases will continue to receive updates beyond that date based on their specific lifecycles.
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-home-and-pro
Steam (use Proton Experimental for compatibility, some games you have to force compatibility in settings but that’s just ticking a box)
Lutris for non-Steam games
Wine for Windows apps
You’ll never need Windows again (unless you want to do music production/DJing)
Why to you need Windows for music production? Reaper works fine on Linux, so does Bandlab.
No Traktor compatibility for DJs. Good luck getting professional midi controllers to work right. No FL compatibility. I’m talking professional grade shit here, not your foss hobbyist apps that your bedroom producer uses to make shitty beats. Hell, even LMMS, which is MADE for Linux can’t even get plug-ins to work. Linux needs to step up their game on the music front.