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Linux Distributions See Surge in Adoption Following Windows 10 End of Support

As Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10, Linux distributions are reporting unprecedented download numbers. Zorin Group claims over 100,000 downloads of its latest OS in just over two days, with the majority coming from former Windows users.

Windows 10 Migration Sparks Linux Adoption Boom

The recent end of support for Windows 10 has triggered what developers are calling the biggest migration event in recent Linux history, according to reports from multiple open-source organizations. With millions of users facing the choice between upgrading hardware for Windows 11 compatibility or seeking alternatives, Linux distributions appear to be benefiting from what analysts suggest could be a significant market shift.