Workaround for Windows 10 users on older hardware

Windows 10 is nearing the end of its support period, meaning millions of computers will soon no longer receive security updates. Users will have to choose between running without protection or upgrading to Windows 11. Unfortunately, the latter has much stricter hardware requirements.

Fortunately, there is a solution for older PCs in the form of an operating system called Linuxfx. This Windows-style Linux distribution has just been released in version 11.25.09 “NOBLE” and offers a familiar environment. At the same time, it runs quickly even on older hardware.

The new release is based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, which comes with five years of free updates, and uses KDE Plasma for a customizable Windows-style desktop. The new release brings the Redsand theme, compatible with the look of Windows 10 and 11, and the 6.14.0-29 kernel for better hardware support on BIOS and EFI systems.

It includes over one gigabyte of package updates and expanded software support: Wine Stable for running Windows applications, built-in Android with PlayStore, OpenGL for gaming, Microsoft Teams, Oracle Java 24, MissionCenter 0.6.2, Hardinfo 2.8 and 4K Video Download+. PowerTools 1.8 now works completely without a license. Pro features, unlocked with a donation, add OneDrive integration, Active Directory support and AI tools. The requirements are modest: 2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended) and a dual-core 64-bit processor.

With the end of support for Windows 10 approaching, Linuxfx 11.25.09 offers a Windows-like experience without the need for new hardware and without forced reboots or extensive tracking.