A viral Reddit photo showing pallets of discarded government PCs highlights how software policies create massive e-waste. These computers are being thrown out not because they're broken, but because they can't upgrade to newer Windows versions, despite being capable of running Linux distributions like openSUSE. The article advocates for the "Public Money, Public Code" principle, arguing that government adoption of open-source software could reduce taxpayer costs, extend hardware lifecycles, and prevent environmental damage from toxic e-waste. With Windows 10 extended support ending in October 2026, the "End of 10" campaign promotes transitioning to Linux as a fiscally and environmentally responsible alternative.
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