As Windows 10 reaches the end of support on October 14, 2025, Commodore is marketing its Linux-based OS Vision 3.0 as a privacy-focused alternative for users wary of upgrading to Windows 11. The company positions the distro as a sanctuary free from Microsoft's telemetry and tracking. Released in April 2025, Vision 3.0 is based on Debian and includes retro elements like BASIC programming.
The end of Windows 10 support arrived on October 14, 2025, leaving users facing decisions about upgrades or alternatives. Commodore, drawing on its legacy from the Commodore 64 and Amiga eras, has launched a promotional campaign for OS Vision 3.0, a modern Linux distribution not tied to 1980s hardware.
In a post on X featuring a video, Commodore highlights the OS as a 'Linux-based sanctuary from tech gone too far' with 'no nags' and 'no tracking.' The company needles Microsoft with the tagline: 'Microsoft may be leaving you behind. We Won't.' This targets disgruntled users hesitant about Windows 11, emphasizing privacy concerns over Microsoft's telemetry.
Vision 3.0, which emerged in April 2025, is built on Debian and serves as a free distro installable on any compatible machine—no purchase of the Commodore 64X PC replica is required. It incorporates retro appeal through Commodore OS BASIC V1 for programming and bundles 200 free Linux games, though community feedback indicates these are modern titles rather than classic C64 or Amiga software.
Commodore positions the OS as telemetry-free and privacy-oriented, appealing to those seeking a break from invasive tech practices. While not a return to vintage computing, the distro blends nostalgia with contemporary Linux functionality, offering users an option amid the Windows 10 transition.