- Document Fund that makes LibreOffice is the latest to jump on the anti-Windows 11-tape wagon
- The organization claims Windows 10 users need to switch to Linux
- It outlines the forces in Linux, which includes being free, open and transparent
More than a couple of big players on the Linux side of the fence are now weighing in with the anti-microsoft mood, and another has just joined this club: Document Foundation (TDF).
What exactly is that? TDF is the creator of LibreOffice, an alternative to Microsoft Office for Linux (and other platforms), and the organization has a multi-shaped argument to try to persuade Windows 10 Holdouts to try a Linux-Distro rather than migrate to Windows 11. (And of course some people can’t upgrade to the latter, yet because of Windows 11’s heftier system.
When Neowin marked himself, TDF has a blog post entitled: “The end of Windows 10 is approaching, so it’s time to consider Linux and LibreOffice.”
It is definitely right to the point, and TDF also makes it clear that it supports the wider ‘end of the 10’ project, and also encourages those facing the end of Windows 10 (in October 2025) to switch to Linux.
TDF Observes: “The countdown has begun. On October 14, 2025, Microsoft Support ends for Windows 10 … The Good News? You don’t have to follow Microsoft’s upgrade route [to Windows 11]. There is a better option that puts control back into the hands of users, institutions and public bodies: Linux and LibreOffice. Together, these two programs offer a powerful, privacy and future-proof alternative to Windows + Microsoft 365 ecosystem. “
The organization insists that sticking to Windows 11 limits the consumer in promoting a continued dependence on Microsoft and its “coercion” of the use of its various services, cloud integration (OneDrive) and of course the Microsoft account.
TDF points out that Microsoft is trying to drum a subscription (meaning Microsoft 365, for those who use office – and actually OneDrive) and reduces “control over how your computer works and how your data is managed.” The latter Potshot is aimed at how Microsoft’s system of telemetry works, pipe data from your Windows -PC back to its servers (though how much and what kind of data depends on your settings).
The last shot repeats a lot of other concerns out there: “In addition, new hardware needs will make millions of perfectly good PCs outdated.”
And it’s one of the most important beef when it comes to the Windows 11 upgrade. It is not necessarily that people do not want the newer us – though some do not – it is just that due to security measures that are imposed on Windows 11 that excludes older CPUs (and PCs without TPM 2.0, a security feature), a lot of Windows 10 PCs simply Cannot Have it.
So few Linux instead is the answer, and in the case of this particular sub -campaign, I also grab the LibreOffice to replace words, Excel and PowerPoint.
TDF emphasizes the free and open nature of both Linux and LibreOffice, and how they are monitored by funds, rather than a company that wants to make a profit. And also that older Windows 10 PCs have no trouble running a Linux Distro (and there is a wide choice of different flavors of desktop us to choose from).
Analysis: Free, open and reliable – but too steep a tray to climb for some?
There is an increasing amount of momentum that comes behind the ‘Switch from Windows 10 to Linux’. Remember that KDE recently (which makes a Linux -Desktop environment called Plasma) claimed Microsoft is guilty of enforcing some kind of ‘tech extortion’ on Windows 10 users, and while, as I noticed at the time, it is extreme language used, I come from where the feeling comes from.
TDF is to some extent to pick it up ‘extortion’ theme here, especially when it comes to Microsoft trying to lock people into its various services. And it is a fair observation in some ways: The Microsoft account is pushed a lot by the software giant and there is lasting badger in Windows 11 to use, OneDrive says. Although this pushes and blurred advertising more than it is to ‘force’ something on someone, given, it is still annoying to see this, and the various ads (some of them direct ads) Microsoft Peddles via Windows-a paid for us.
As TDF emphasizes, Microsoft is looking to make money, while Linux is free, open and transparent and therefore more reliable at a basic level.
I do not want to claim the soil that I have already been over in my recent stories about the arguments of why Linux may be a difficult suggestion for a good number of Windows 10 users, but I have to point out some of the disadvantages in the interests of the balance here.
The main question is that in the case of less technically knowledgeable users, going from Windows 10 to Linux is quite a upheaval. There is a whole new interface and way to work to learn, and there are definitely apps that people have bought that are not compatible with Linux, or games that do not work properly (determined these online games with cheat protection).
In his blog post, TDF advises that: “Replacing Windows and Microsoft Office is not as difficult as it seems, either at individual or business level.”
Then it suggests that a first step toward switching from Windows 10 to Linux is: “Start by testing Linux and LibreOffice on another partition of your PC (for individuals) or in less critical departments (for businesses).”
Rather, this is a case of ‘Nail, Meet Hammerhead’ in terms of concerns for less technically-capable users who make a transition like this to a whole new operating system. There are undoubtedly massed rows of Windows 10 users out there who wouldn’t have a clue how to create Linux by using a partition on their drive. And yes, you can find out how-and Linux society is generally undeniably super helpful (which TDF touches elsewhere) -But I still think how far out of the comfort zone this is for many PC owners underestimated here.
Crux in many ways is that Linux is more of an enthusiast proposal of its nature and that is part of what is doing well and why society is tight and so supportive. But for the average Windows 10 user, migration to Linux may simply seem to be too steep an ascension, and the initial teeth problems they can face, especially with hardware or software compatibility, it can make the rise feel dangerous close to vertical.
Those who mull a step to Linux may want to read Techradars Roundup of the best Linux -Distros for Beginners or Distros who look like Windows, and then help you feel more immediately at home.
