Tip: For older notebooks with a mechanical 2.5-inch hard drive, the switch to Linux is a great opportunity to replace the old drive with an SSD.

No, Linux isn't ugly. Let's bust this and several other myths that might keep you from adopting it as a Windows 10 replacement.

This lightweight Linux distro makes switching from Windows 10 easy Lubuntu is a fast, no-frills Linux distribution for the masses - and it's perfect for reviving older hardware. Here's why.

However, supporters of the newly launched End of 10 initiative are offering guidance for users looking to replace Windows with Linux easily and affordably.

Everything you need to switch successfully from Windows to Linux—including hardware, software, and Windows license management.