Moving to Linux in the Triangle area

Here’s an opportunity to learn about Linux if you live in the Wake Forest and RTP area of North Carolina.

There’s an interesting new movement gearing up as Win10 nears the end of it’s supported lifecycle. It’s called, “End Of 10” (endof10.org) and we’re bringing Linux to Windows 10 users! And other Windows users as well, because we know there are still people using Windows XP and other old versions.

Revitalize your old Windows computers

Did you know that Linux can revitalize old computers and keep them running for decades?

My 20-year old Dell Optiplex GX620. Click on the image to enlarge. Image by David Both, CC-by-SA 4

Those older computers, like my 20-year old Dell Optiplex GX620 can run the most modern versions of Linux. Mine’s been running Linux since it was given to me a few years ago, and is now on Fedora 42 which was released just this April. Yes — its slower than my newer computers, which are between 2 and 12 years old — but that’s only because it’s 2-core Pentium 4 processor and 4GB of memory is by it’s very nature slower than newer computers with more and faster CPUs and memory like my home-built system with 20 cores, 28 CPUs. and 32GB of RAM. But they’re both running at their designed speeds.

So long as you can replace the internal parts when they break, you can keep old computers running indefinitely.

Yes, it’s in my garage.

Were having a party

The local Linux users group here in the RTP area, The Triangle Linux Users Group, TriLUG, is having a party where you can learn how to get many more years out of your old Computers with Linux.

Saturday Sep 20, 2025 12:00 PM to 5PM (17:00).
203 Capcom Ave, Suite 114
Wake Forest, NC 27587

We’ll start with a short program.

  • A brief Linux Introduction
  • What it is
  • What it isn’t
  • Short demo
  • How to try it out
  • How to get support

You’re encouraged to bring a laptop or thumb drive. We can demonstrate Linux on your own computer without touching or disturbing your data in any way.

Book Signing

We’ll also have the local authors of the book, “Linux for Small Business Owners,” David Both and Cyndi Bulka, available to sign a few copies of their book. This book is also great for individuals. There’s no charge for the books or the signatures.

It’s Free!

Please note that this event is free, and Linux and all the software that comes with it are free of charge and free to use in any way you want.

Please use this form to let us know you’ll be attending. We only want your name and, if you are OK with sharing your email address, that too, so we can send you a copy of the materials we’ll use during the session. We won’t share it with anyone else, send any emails or marketing materials, sell it, or use it in any other way. But just your name will do.