Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distro which is considered as one of the best alternatives to Windows OS and MacOS. The primary focus of Zorin OS is to be as effortless and user-friendly as possible for the newcomers in the Linux world. Zorin is computer operating system for everybody that is user-friendly and familiar. You can get Zorin gratis and free, you and your family can use without learning much, prepare to live peacefully without virus & antivirus, and you will be happy you can revive old computers with it.
While I’m a Linux fan and advocate, I'm not delusional. Switching from Windows to an operating system based on the Linux kernel is not for everyone. For some folks, Microsoft's desktop operating system is more appropriate, and for others, maybe Apple's macOS is better. Ultimately, people should pick whatever tool they enjoy. After all, a computer is a tool, not a religion.
With all of that said, Windows 10 has many detractors. In other words, it is not an operating system that is beloved by many. Even the people that don't necessarily hate it, probably tolerate it more than truly enjoy it. And that's sad. Thankfully, for those that want a way out of Microsoft's Windows, there are many alternatives. If you want to try Linux, there is a new version of a great distribution you should try -- the Ubuntu-based Zorin OS 15.
Zorin OS is one of my favorite Linux-based operating systems to recommend to those switching from Windows. Why? Well, it is designed to look very much like traditional Windows. With Windows 7 support ending soon, Zorin OS should feel very familiar to those moving from Microsoft’s OS. Not to mention, it is stable, fast, beautiful, and relatively easy to use.
'We're excited to launch the next major version of our operating system: Zorin OS 15. Creating a Linux desktop operating system that’s designed for everyone -- not only the engineers and power users -- has always been the mission of Zorin OS, ever since the first release nearly 10 years ago. Zorin OS 15 takes this decade-long effort and amplifies it to the next level. Every aspect of the user experience has been re-considered and refined in this new release, from how apps are installed, to how you get work done, to how it interacts with the devices around you. The result is a desktop experience that combines the most powerful desktop technology with the most user-friendly design,' says The Zorin OS Team.
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The team further says, 'We've refreshed and refined the look and feel of the Zorin OS desktop with a new, more welcoming desktop theme. It’s been designed with clarity and simplicity in mind, minimizing the visual load of the interface so the content takes center stage. New animations make the user experience more delightful and make the desktop feel more fluid. The new desktop theme is available in 6 color variants and in Light and Dark modes, which can be set from the Zorin Appearance app. Zorin Auto Theme is a new feature which automatically switches the desktop theme into Dark mode at sunset and back to light mode after sunrise. You can enable Zorin Auto Theme by opening the Zorin Appearance app and clicking the middle “Background” option in the newly-redesigned Zorin theme switcher.'
Version 15 of Zorin OS uses Linux kernel 4.18 and GNOME 3.30 -- neither are bleeding edge, but that is fine. Tried and true packages are probably better for most Windows switchers anyway. There's even very modern new features, such as a special touch interface and the ability to link your Android device to your PC. Worried about losing Microsoft Office? Don't. The arguably superior LibreOffice 6.2 comes pre-installed. For free. No licenses to bother with. Flatpak support is baked in too, making it very easy to install software -- as easy as on Windows.
The Zorin OS Team shares additional changes below.
- Color emoji support
- Firefox is the new default web browser
- Evolution is included with Microsoft Exchange support built-in
- New system font -- Inter
- New artwork -- desktop backgrounds and boot splash screen
- New customization settings for the taskbar and Zorin menu in the Panel tab of Zorin Appearance
- Zorin menu opens with the super key by default. This setting can be changed in the 'Panel' tab of Zorin Appearance
- Preview of Wayland -- A new display server with app sandboxing and improved security
- Thunderbolt 3 device support
- Network captive portal detection
- Bulk file renaming in the File browser
- NVIDIA drivers available from the Live ISO
- Based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS with Hardware Enablement (HWE) stack
Ready to give Zorin OS 15 a spin? You can download the ISO here. That is the free 'Core' version, which is what I would suggest to all new users. If after a while you find that you like Zorin OS and want to support the developers, they sell an 'Ultimate Edition' for $39. You can learn more about that totally optional version here. It offers additional features, such as the macOS-inspired theme above.
Zoron OS 1 5ultimate highlights
- The best Business and Media apps.
- macOS, Windows, Linux & Touch desktop layouts.
- Over 20 games included.
- Includes Ultimate Lite edition for old and low-spec PCs.
Zorin OS is a Linux based operating system comes with additional programs and features. Zorin already made into the top 10 Linux distributions, so if you’re looking to install it on your computer here are the official download links with proper guide to get it installed on your computer, whether directly booting from USB or dual boot with windows.
It sure looks like the new operating system based on Android (such as Remix and Phoenix OS), but it’s based on the Linux (Ubuntu) which makes it fast and virus-free. The Zorin OS lite edition can run on a computer with only 700 MHz (single core), 512MB RAM—good for your old computer. Although, other edition requires at least 1GB of RAM and 1Ghz processor to work fine.
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- Get Zorin OS 12.4 64-bit
If you’re unsure about your computer’s architecture go with this.
Get Zorin OS 12.4 64-bit
Linux Zorin 12
Filename: Zorin-OS-15.3-Core-64-bit.iso
Size: 2.2GB
Boot Zorin OS
Step 1. Get Zorin OS – Download your preferred edition of Zorin OS using the link given above. Once you download a Zorin OS ISO image file save it somewhere convenient on your computer.
Step 2. Make bootable USB – Download Rufus tool and open it, use the Browse option to navigate to the Zorin OS ISO image file. Make sure to plug at least 4 GB* USB drive to your computer, then click on start button. Rufus will create a bootable USB drive of Zorin OS. You can also use Etcher tool for the same.
*2GB for Core, 3GB education and 8GB for Ultimate edition.
Optional tweaks
Shutdown your computer and disable fast startup option so that so you can view your hard drive when using Zorin OS. You can find the option at this location.
Control PanelHardware and SoundPower OptionsSystem Settings
Step 3. Boot Zorin OS – Start your computer and press the be boot device selection keyboard button, on my HP laptop it is at F9. Boot Menu will show from there select the Zorin OS using your keyboard up and down arrow keys and hit enter.
Zorin OS 12.4 What’s new?
- Run many Windows applications using Wine:
- Easy to dual boot with your current operating system.
- Zorin OS is translated into over 50 languages
- Same Zorin OS interface in Zorin OS lite edition for low specs computers.
Install video Drivers: Zorin OS lets you install video driver if your computer has a graphic card of Nvidia. For that you have to navigate to System Tools > Software > Additional drivers > choose driver available for your computer and done.¹
Updating from Lite to standard is just a matter of a command, press Ctrl +ALT+T type sudo apt install zorin-os-standard.
Conclusion
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Zorin OS is surely different from other Linux distro in terms of aesthetic and feel. Unlike majority of distro, Zorin manages to stay updated with additional features to make computing better. You can make it look like Windows and even run Windows games with it’s inbuilt wine feature. On top of everything, it’s free to use. Also, to support the Zorin OS makers, you can buy the ultimate package which comes with plenty extra features.