I want to run an idea past all of you.

[The Old Jaybird]

I still got a flip phone.

Seriously.

I am a fossil.

Its the T-Rex model.

 

[User170512]

Would be fascinated to hear you got one person to switch to the penguin from the windows.

 

[rockyfatcat]

I have been tossing around an idea for a couple of weeks.

On 14 October Windows 10 reaches it's end of life and by then you need to be on Windows 11. But not everyone can upgrade their computer because of the minimum system requirements.
I have been thinking about putting together a class, probably at a Senior Center somewhere in Gwinnett for people who would be interested in learning how to back up their data and convert their computer to Linux.
I'd give them a couple hours of instruction on how to operate a Linux based computer to make sure they get the basics down and can take care of themselves.
I'd orient the course around the assumption they aren't techies and never will be. I've been in IT long enough to know how to do that.

The benefits of doing this would be - 1. You don't have to buy a new computer. 2. Linux is free. 3. You have to work extremely hard to infect Linux with a virus.
I'd probably look at the student's computer and help them figure out if they can update some firmware so they can get Windows 11.
Has to be on a weekend. I'll find out what it costs to rent a space and figure out a cost.

What do the members of this august body think of the idea?
Would you bother to take the class? If you're a techie, what do you see as a major obstacle to this?

When are we doing this?

 

[spencer60]

The main impediment to upgrading to 11 is the TPM module. It has to be version 2.0, and a lot of older system boards are only 1.x.

You can disable the old TPM on the system board and add a newer 2.0 TPM module to a system in many cases though.

This article gives a good overview.

Where to Buy a TPM 2.0 for Windows 11

Need a TPM 2.0 for Windows 11? Here's our guide.

www.tomshardware.com

 

[Ex313]

When are we doing this?

It's going to be a while if ever.
My wife and I are packing up the house to move.

I'll be happy to answer questions in the meanwhile.

 

[41mag]

I remember that iPad….

Heck, it has been a damned good one !! I don’t think I will ever use anything else. When this one goes south, I will get another….