Zorin OS
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Zorin OS is an easy to use, Linux-based operating system designed to make your computer faster, more powerful and secure.
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- Freemium • Open Source
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- Linux
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- POX published news article about Zorin OS
Zorin OS 17.3 launches with Brave as default web browser, NVIDIA 570 drivers, and moreZorin OS has released version 17.3, leveraging the Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS “Noble Nu...
- POX published news article about Zorin OS
Zorin OS 17.2 released with Linux kernel 6.8, new customization options & security patchesZorin OS has released version 17.2, bringing a slew of enhancements to improve both the desktop exp...
- Fla published news article about Zorin OS
Zorin OS celebrates 15 years with new archive and future expansion plansZorin OS marks its 15th anniversary since its first release on July 1, 2009. The project has grown ...
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Very pretty and easy to use
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If you use Windows but want to make the switch to Linux, Zorin is definitely the distro to choose.
After trying all the other distros (Ubuntu, elementary, Mint etc.) Zorin has the best desktop interface and, since it looks like Windows, I didn't need to learn anything new to start using it. All I notice is that my computer runs faster than it ever did before, doesn't crash like Windows does, and has loads of cool apps which you can get for free for it. I can even work with all of my Office documents without having to pay M$ for it.
If you're using Windows right now (or even if you aren't), do yourself a favor and get Zorin!
As of 01/16/2018, Zorin OS became commercial, it's unclear if it's still free personal or not as the website seems to have a misleading page (saying download... it redirects you straightforwardly to a "Purchase" page)
that's not correct - they pursue the so-called "pay what you want" policy, so you can actually type 0 at the bottom of the page and you'll be immediately redirected to downloads page with the respective iso
you are wrong, it depends on what version you choose. If you choose the ultimate version, then you have to pay but all the other versions which most people use is Core, Lite and Education versions.
Very pretty and easy to use
Free, easy to use, has Windows App compatibility
Although clearly aimed at new Linux users, it's also usable by experienced Linux users, as well.
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For new users, Zorin is the simplest out of box experience I've found. Quite a number of Windows 10 users who cannot (or will not) update their PCs to Windows 11 have switched to Zorin 16 (and now 17) first as dual boot, and then full time within a month, and been able to do everything they did in Windows 10 without problem.
For experienced Linux users, Zorin's slow release schedule means that it's usually a baseline behind Debian, Ubuntu, Mint, and others, so you don't get the latest features in those distros. That can be a serious limitation for people that like to tinker with their OS, but for "set it and forget it" types, it's not an issue.
I find that it's a great distro to introduce Windows users to Linux. Some will outgrow it, and move to Mint, or Debian, or even Arch, but for those who just use their PC for email, YouTube videos, Netflix, office documents and the like, Zorin is a faster and more secure OS that will run on the PCs where Windows 11 will not.
Zorin OS is better than linux mint. Zorin OS has better looks, it's more polished and intuitive. Also unlike Linux Mint which seems stagnant Zorin OS has vibrant development. You can see an improvement after an improvement with each update released. I see no reason to use linux mint really if we have Zorin. Can't see one advantage of linux mint over zorin.
Just terrible.
Like most other Linux distros, it gives you no option to enable FDE unless you're installing to an entire disk. Dual booting? You're out of luck, unless you want to try your luck following some random guy's instructions from years ago, involving about 817 command lines.
People actually argue about which third-party utility to use to create the bootable USB flash drive. Zorin recommends balenaEtcher, but lots of people report issues with it. By contrast, when you're preparing to install Windows, Microsoft provides their own utility for this purpose.
Oh, such a great UX, and we haven't even installed yet!
Expect your resolution to be locked at a maximum of 1024x768, even if you install the NVIDIA drivers. Oh wait, there may be an obscure workaround mentioned somewhere on the internet...
Sound? You want SOUND to work? LOL, OK, we'll give you random speaker pops, how's that? Does that work for you?
Support? LOL, thanks for the money for Pro, but if you've read the above, you've gotten all the support you'll get. That's literally true.
Trash.