# Better Computing


## Pages

- [About us](https://bettercomputing.org/about-us/)
- [Linux](https://bettercomputing.org/linux/): The "Linux kernel" is an alternative to the Microsoft NT kernel at the heart of Microsoft Windows.
- [Know your options](https://bettercomputing.org/): On the 14th October 2025, Windows 10 stopped receiving security updates. Over time, this will make your computer increasingly vulnerable to malware.
- [Using Linux](https://bettercomputing.org/using-linux/): Contrary to the reputation of Linux, it is increasingly easy to avoid the Linux Terminal (scary white text on black background thing) entirely and use graphical programs, just like on Windows or macOS.
- [How to Switch](https://bettercomputing.org/how-to-switch/): Tip: There are loads of references on this site to "Ubuntu and its derivatives" i.e Ubuntu and any of the many distros based on Ubuntu.
- [Why Switch?](https://bettercomputing.org/why-switch/): After all that about software gripes, you’re probably wondering why you should bother switching. Here are some reasons you may want to switch...
- [Is Linux Right for You?](https://bettercomputing.org/is-linux-right-for-you/): The main barrier to switching to Linux is software availability, as many applications that are available on Windows/Mac are not available on Linux.
- [Beta site landing page](https://bettercomputing.org/beta-site-landing-page/): Thanks for visiting the Use Linux website. You have somehow found an unmaintained link.
- [Privacy Policy](https://bettercomputing.org/privacy/): Bettercomputing.org is operated by Demetrios Loizou trading as The UseLinux Team.


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