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October 2024

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Collaborating for the "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!" Initiative
by ddemaio openSUSE 04 Oct '24

04 Oct '24

Hi all, I want to provide an update from an initiative we discussed during a recent openSUSE meeting. As Windows 10 approaches its end-of-life in October 2025, there is a unique opportunity to reach out to its users and encourage them to make the switch to Linux. Working with distro leaders from Fedora, Ubuntu, AlmaLinux, Debian and others will help to amplify our efforts. I've reached out to a few of these leaders and we hope to coordinate these efforts under the banner of "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!". Of course, this name could be changed with discussion from other groups, but the effort needs to start with a name to make it understanding. The campaign will emphasize key advantages of switching to Linux, including: Cost-free Solution – Avoid costly upgrades or hardware replacements. Enhanced Security – Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, while Linux remains a secure and actively maintained platform. Improved Performance – Linux offers faster performance on both new and older hardware. Long-term Support – Assurance that users won't face future OS discontinuations. A phased messaging campaign over the next year could help. Something like: 12 Months Out: Focus on preparation and planning to switch. 6 Months Out: Build awareness around security and stability concerns. 3 Months Out: Emphasize the risks of waiting and how simple switching to Linux can be. Final Push: Urge users to take immediate action as the end-of-life date draws near. Discussions in our meeting lead to ideas like: Webinars/Online Tutorials: We can host installation webinars or tutorials (for example, via meet.opensuse.org) Each distribution could take a turn, with sessions happening monthly—perhaps Fedora Mondays, openSUSE Tuesdays, Debian Wednesday, etc. Migration Success Stories: Highlight stories from users who successfully switched, sharing them across platforms under the "Switch Today, Secure Tomorrow!" banner. Support Options: Show casing some of the support options like email or online assistance (e.g. meet.o.o./bar). Visual Branding and Social Media: To ensure consistency and strengthen the campaign’s reach, we are hoping to create and share a common visual elements and use unified hashtags across our social platforms, such as: #EndOfWindows10 #LiberateYourLaptop #SwitchAndSave By collaborating, we can amplify our voices and show users the advantages of switching to Linux. It’s also an opportunity to demonstrate the solidarity and collaboration within the open-source community. Reply to this thread or join one of our meetings in the coming weeks. https://calendar.opensuse.org/ I'll reply with any updates as I get more input from other distro leaders and community member feedback. v/r Doug

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Re:start opensuse from a windows machine
by Constant Brouerius van Nidek 01 Oct '24

01 Oct '24

Thank for the responses. The most helpful was the response from Liam with instructions to turn of secure boot.. Next I will try Ventoy and try my luck with that. Will report about the result.

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