Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET
Windows 10's end of life is coming in 2025, and that means you have to hope your machine can run Windows 11, buy a new computer, or try something different -- like Linux.
Linux shouldn't be considered a last-choice alternative, either, because it's every bit equal to Windows or MacOS. It's reliable, secure, user-friendly, and free. What more do you want?
Also: You can try Linux without ditching Windows first - here's how
I know: You want an operating system that looks and feels like Windows 10. That makes perfect sense because you've been using Microsoft's OS for a long time, and change is often hard.
Which distribution is right for those seeking a seamless transition from Windows to Linux? There are quite a few choices out there, and I'll show you what I consider your six best options.
1. KDE Neon
Slight resemblance to Windows 7 and fully configurable
It's classy, it's easy to use, it's KDE Neon. Jack Wallen\ZDNET
KDE Neon is the flagship distribution for highlighting the KDE Plasma desktop environment. The great thing about KDE Plasma is that it can be configured to look and feel just about any way you like. Out of the box, KDE Plasma does bear a slight resemblance to Windows 7, but you can tweak it to look more like Windows 10 or Windows 11 if you like.
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