Independent, open source, and privacy-respecting by design

Leave Windows behind— on your terms.

Desktop Linux is not a compromise product anymore: polisheddesktops, credible gaming via Proton, stronger hardware support,and a community that moves fast. QuitWindows.org exists to helpyou switch with eyes open—not hype, not shame, just reality-testedguidance.

Switch now (questionnaire)

On Linux? Look for the green card below—record your switch foranonymous stats.

Why “now” is different

The desktop Linux story in the 2020s is not the same as a decadeago. These are concrete trends—not marketing slogans.

Credible PC gaming
Steam's Proton compatibility layer means thousands ofWindows titles run on Linux without manual Wine tuning. NativeLinux releases are also far more common for indie and AAgames.
Modern desktops
GNOME and KDE ship polished, accessible experiences withpredictable updates. Wayland adoption continues to improvescaling, security, and multi-monitor workflows.
Agency over your OS
Linux distributions are built from inspectable components. Youchoose update cadence, telemetry policy, and which vendors youtrust—useful whether you care about privacy or simply dislikesurprise UI changes.
Documentation & community
Arch Wiki, distro forums, and StackOverflow answers for Linuxare deep. The learning curve is real—but it is no longer “youare on your own.”

Migration path (high level)

01

Inventory & backup
Export browser profiles, save game sync, license keys, and verify you have recovery media. Assume you will need Windows once more for a single stubborn app.

02

Pick a distro
Start conservative (Ubuntu LTS, Mint) unless you know you want a rolling release. Use our questionnaire for a structured suggestion.

03

Validate hardware
Search your exact laptop model + Linux + Wi‑Fi chip. NVIDIA hybrid graphics and fingerprint readers still need extra research on some devices.
Data we collect
The optional “I switched” button stores a random device ID inyour browser, sends your chosen distro label, and hashes your IPon the server to reduce duplicate counts. We do not sell data;the point is an aggregate signal for newcomers. Full source is onGitHub.
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