Operese
Windows to Linux migration tool for non-technical users
There is an increasing appetite among users, businesses, and governments for a free OS to replace Windows. There are a number of reasons for this, chiefly older computers with Windows 10 being ineligible to upgrade to Windows 11, and an increased emphasis being placed on digital sovereignty. The Linux desktop has made dramatic strides forward in recent years and is well-positioned on a technical level to meet this demand, but still struggles with adoption. Operese is a Windows to Linux migration tool which reduces the friction of switching by automating the installation process; it seamlessly transfers user accounts, files, applications, and settings in place on the user's hard drive, thus making a free OS accessible to non-technical communities. This grant will fund full-time work on the project improving automated testing, expanding hardware support, and implementing migration pathways for more applications and settings.
- The project's own website: https://codeberg.org/Operese/operese
This project was funded through the NGI0 Commons Fund, a fund established by NLnet with financial support from the European Commission's Next Generation Internet programme, under the aegis of DG Communications Networks, Content and Technology under grant agreement No 101135429. Additional funding is made available by the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).
