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| 2012-06-18 |
NEW • Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6, an Ubuntu-based distribution created with beginning Linux users in mind: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 6 'Core' and 'Ultimate', the latest version of our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new and unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop'. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer which allows users to choose between the Windows 7, XP and GNOME 2 graphical interfaces in Core as well as the Mac OS X, Unity and Windows 2000 interfaces in Zorin OS Ultimate. Zorin Desktop embraces all of the latest and greatest open-source software and technologies such as GTK+ 3 and other software applications from the GNOME 3 software stack, all without affecting the familiarity, usability and customizability of the desktop and retaining the Compiz window manager." See the full release announcement for more information. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-core-32.iso (1,382MB), zorin-os-6-core-64.iso (1,474MB).
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| Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Windows. Zorin OS also comes with an application that lets users run many Windows programs. The distribution's ultimate goal is to provide a Linux alternative to Windows and let Windows users enjoy all the features of Linux without complications.
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| 2013-05-14 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.3 "Core" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.3 "Core" edition, an easy-to-use desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's latest LTS (long-term support) release and enhanced with a custom start menu and other user-friendly utilities: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.3 Core, our operating system designed for Windows users. Zorin OS 6.3 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.2 with newly updated software and a newer kernel out of the box. As Zorin OS 6.3 is based on Ubuntu 12.04, it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017. Users who already have Zorin OS 6, 6.1 or 6.2 Core installed can update their system using the Update Manager to avail of the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.3." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) link: zorin-os-6.3-core-64.iso (1,584MB). |
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| 2013-02-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.2 "Core", "Ultimate" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.2 "Core" and "Ultimate" editions. Although both are based on Ubuntu 12.04, only the "Core" variant can be had for free while the "Ultimate" edition, with extra tools and enhancements, is a commercial product that cost €10 to download. From the release announcement: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.2 Core and Ultimate, our operating system designed for Windows users. Zorin OS 6.2 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.1 with newly updated software, a newer kernel and Zorin Menu. Zorin Menu is our continuation of the GnoMenu start menu software which has been included in every version of Zorin OS before. The first release of Zorin Menu, included in Zorin OS 6.2 for the first time, provides lots of bug fixes to ameliorate the overall stability of Zorin OS. As Zorin OS 6.2 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017." Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.2-core-64.iso (1,498MB). |
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| 2013-02-16 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.2 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.2 "Lite" edition, an updated release of the project's Ubuntu-based lightweight distribution (with LXDE) designed for new Linux users: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.2 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04.2 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-spec machines. This new release includes newly updated software out of the box. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6.2 Lite." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) from here: zorin-os-6.2-lite.iso (650MB). |
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| 2012-11-20 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational" edition, an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Educational, the education-oriented version of our operating system designed for Windows users making the switch to Linux. Zorin OS 6.1 Educational builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6 Educational with newly updated software and a newer kernel. As Zorin OS 6.1 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release, provided with 5 years of security updates. Users who already have Zorin OS 6 Educational installed do not need to get Zorin OS 6.1 Educational as all the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.1 can be applied by installing the latest updates from the Update Manager. We hope that you enjoy using Zorin OS!" Here is the release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-educational-32.iso (1,920MB). |
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| 2012-11-08 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1, an updated build of the project's Ubuntu-based, user-friendly Linux distribution designed for newcomers to the popular open-source operating system: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.1 Core, our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. Zorin OS 6.1 Core builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6 Core with newly updated software and a newer kernel. As Zorin OS 6.1 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release, provided with 5 years of security updates. Users who already have Zorin OS 6 Core installed do not need to get Zorin OS 6.1 Core as all the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.1 can be applied by installing the latest updates from the Update Manager." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) links: zorin-os-6.1-core-32.iso (1,391MB), zorin-os-6.1-core-64.iso (1,491MB). |
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| 2012-09-01 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational Lite" edition, a lightweight Lubuntu-based distribution specially created for deployment in schools: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Educational Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Educational Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware for educational purposes. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. This new release includes updated software, the newer Linux kernel version 3.2, as well as other improvements. We also include lots of educational software for primary, secondary and tertiary education students." The release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-educational-lite.iso (1,157MB).
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| 2012-08-25 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Lite" edition, an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution for featuring the LXDE desktop: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. This new release includes updated software, the newer Linux Kernel version 3.2, as well as other improvements. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6.1 Lite." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-lite.iso (641MB).
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| 2012-07-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 "Educational", "Gaming" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of two new editions of Zorin OS 6, an Ubuntu-based distribution, designed for students and gamers: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6 Educational and Gaming, the education and gaming-oriented editions of our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new, unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop'. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer which allows users to choose between the Windows 7, XP and GNOME 2 graphical interfaces (in Educational) plus the Mac OS X, Unity and Windows 2000 interfaces in Zorin OS Gaming." Here is the full release announcement. The "Gaming" edition joins the project's premium flavours requiring a €7 donation before it can be downloaded, while the "Educational" variant is available free of charge: zorin-os-6-educational-32.iso (1,906MB).
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| 2012-05-19 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 6 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 6, a user-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 12.04: "The Zorin OS team is very proud to release the Zorin OS 6 Core release candidate, the pre-release version of our ground-breaking new operating system. Zorin OS 6 has been our most significant leap forward since our initial release nearly 3 years ago. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new, unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop' instead of the Unity, GNOME Shell and Cinnamon offerings. Zorin Desktop embraces all of the latest and greatest of open-source software and technologies such as GTK+ 3 and other software from the GNOME 3 software stack, all without affecting the familiarity and usability of the desktop which still retains its Windows 7-like default look." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-core-32-rc.iso (1,361MB).
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| 2012-03-19 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6 "Lite" edition, a Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to finally release Zorin OS 6 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 11.10 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. New features and refinements include a more lightweight version of the Software Center which makes it much easier to install applications in Zorin OS Lite and update programs. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6 Lite." Here is the short release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-lite.iso (695MB), zorin-os-6-educational-lite.iso (1,148MB).
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| 2011-08-23 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 3.1 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 3.1, an updated release of the project's desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 10.04: "We have released the first updated version of our Zorin OS 3 Long Term Support release series. Zorin OS 3.1 features a whole host of updates to Zorin OS 3 including an updated Linux Kernel, security updates, upgraded programs, application changes and some aesthetic updates. Zorin OS 3 will be provided with security updates until April 2013, which is the ideal solution for deployments in corporate environments to keep costs down and reduce maintenance while still using a secure and up-to-date operating system." Here is the brief release announcement. Download the live DVD images from here: zorin-os-3.1-core-32.iso (1,122MB), zorin-os-3.1-core-64.iso (1,200MB).
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| 2011-08-14 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Educational", an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Educational, the educational version of our operating system designed for Windows users. This new version of Zorin OS Educational is based on Zorin OS 5 Core and uses the GNOME Classic 2.32 desktop environment. Zorin OS 5 Educational includes dozens of educational programs for primary, secondary and tertiary education students. We have included new features, such as an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to improve the user experience. We have also included our other exclusive programs such as the Zorin Look Changer and Internet Browser Manager." The release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-educational-32.iso (1,655MB).
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| 2011-08-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Educational Lite" edition, an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools with LXDE as the desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Educational Lite, the lightweight version of our educational operating system designed for Windows users using old and low-specification computers. This new version of Zorin OS Lite is based on Zorin OS 5 Lite and uses the LXDE desktop environment, which brings new and updated packages. Zorin OS 5 Educational Lite includes dozens of educational programs for primary, secondary and tertiary education students. We have also included our other exclusive programs such as our Zorin Look Changer and Internet Browser Manager." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-educational-lite-32.iso (1,119MB).
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| 2011-07-25 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Lite", a Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the LXDE desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Lite, the lightweight edition of our operating system designed for Windows users using old and low-specification computers. We have released this version ahead of schedule. This new version of Zorin OS Lite is based on Lubuntu 11.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment, which brings new and updated packages. Many program changes were also made to increase size efficiency and to improve the overall experience. Most notable in this release is that it can now fit on a CD. We have removed WINE, VLC, a few games and other programs to save space and included them into our new and exclusive program, the 'Zorin OS Lite Extra Software'." The release announcement. Download: zorin-os-5-lite-32.iso (660MB, MD5).
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| 2011-07-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Business" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Business" edition, an Ubuntu-based commercial distribution designed for small and medium-size businesses: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Business. Zorin OS 5 Business is a desktop operating system which provides all the tools needed to start and maintain a small/medium sized business out of the box. In here you will find a wealth of software, including accounting, bookkeeping, stock analysis, database, retail, word processing, spreadsheet and much more. Zorin OS 5 Business also includes our innovative Zorin Look Changer Premium, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus and other programs from our earlier versions. Zorin OS 5 Business is available for a small donation of €7 for a download and €10 for a DVD." Here is the brief release announcement. The product is available for purchase from the project's premium page.
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| 2011-06-17 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Gaming", "Multimedia" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Gaming" and "Multimedia" editions, two commercial flavours of the Ubuntu-based desktop distribution designed for Windows users: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Gaming and Multimedia which bring a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. Zorin OS 5 Gaming includes over 40 of the best Linux games and emulators while Zorin OS 5 Multimedia has the best software for multimedia use. Both of them also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer Premium, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus and other programs from our earlier versions. Both editions are available for a small donation of €7 for a download and €10 for a DVD. The Zorin OS 5 Lite, Educational and Business editions will be released over the next few weeks." Here is the brief release announcement. Both editions are available via the project's premium versions page.
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| 2011-06-06 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 'Core' and 'Ultimate' which bring a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed specifically for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. We have included new features such as an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to improve and simplify the user experience. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus (Premium versions only) and other programs from our earlier versions. Both Zorin OS 5 Core and Ultimate versions are available in 32-it and 64-bit editions. Zorin OS 5 'Lite', 'Educational', 'Business', 'Multimedia' and 'Gaming' editions will be released over the next few weeks." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: zorin-os-5-core-32.iso (1,132MB), zorin-os-5-core-64.iso (1,158MB).
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| 2011-05-18 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 5 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 5, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution and live DVD: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release the Zorin OS 5 core release candidate which brings a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed specifically for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. We have included new features such as the Compiz Grid, an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to radically improve and simplify the user experience. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager and other programs from our earlier versions. The Zorin OS 5 release candidate is made to get your feedback on what we have created so far." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-core-32-rc.iso (1,126MB).
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| 2011-03-18 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 "Business" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4 "Business" edition, an Ubuntu-based commercial distribution targeting desktop deployments at small and medium-size businesses: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 4 Business. Zorin OS 4 Business provides all the tools needed to start and maintain a small or medium-sized business out of the box. In here you will find a wealth of software waiting for you, including accounting, bookkeeping, stock analysis, database, retail, word processing, spreadsheet and much more. With Zorin OS 4 Business you are sure to save time and money. Zorin OS 4 Business is a new addition to our Premium releases. You are able to purchase a DVD with Zorin OS 4 Business on our Store page. A download option will be available shortly." Here is the brief release announcement. Zorin OS 4 "Business" edition is available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants via the project's online store at a cost of €7.00.
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| 2011-01-02 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4 "Lite" edition, a lightweight, Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the LXDE desktop: "The Zorin OS team is proud to announce the availability of the first version of Zorin OS 'Lite'. This new edition of Zorin OS was designed to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines thanks to the lightweight LXDE desktop environment. We have included many exclusive programs and features such as our new look changer tailored especially for the LXDE environment which includes the Windows 2000 and the Mac OS X looks, the Internet browser manager, the desktop theme and many others." Read the release announcement and release notes for additional information. Download: zorin-os-4-lite-32.iso (869MB, MD5). Two other editions, Zorin OS 4 "Educational" and Zorin OS 4 "Educational Lite", are also available from the same mirror.
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| 2010-12-22 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4, an easy-to-use Ubuntu-based distribution designed for Linux beginners: "The Zorin OS team is proud to announce the availability of the 'Core' and 'Premium' editions of Zorin OS designed for Linux beginners. In addition to the easy-to-use interface and our unique Look Changer, Zorin OS 4 incorporates such new tools and features as the improved file manager, file previews and the redesigned sound menu which help you to get more done in less time while our splash screen manager, our Internet browser manager and the refined software center make performing customization tasks even easier. We have made changes to the core system which makes Zorin OS 4 even faster than Ubuntu. We have created new desktop and splash screen themes to further improve Zorin OS' appearance." Read the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): zorin-os-4-core-32.iso (1,198MB), zorin-os-4-core-64.iso (1,170MB).
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| 2010-12-09 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 4 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 4, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution designed for beginning Linux users: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release the Zorin OS 4 Core release candidate which brings a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS's GNOME desktop. New features, such as our unique Internet browser manager, the exclusive splash screen manager, the new and improved file browser, the new desktop theme and the sound menu radically improve the user interface experience. We also include our innovative look changer and all the fantastic software from our earlier releases. The Zorin OS 4 release candidate is made to get your feedback on what we have created so far. It is only available in a 32-bit edition here. The final version of Zorin OS 4 will also be available in 64-bit." For further details please refer to the release announcement and release notes. Download: zorin-os-4-core-32-rc.iso (1,199MB).
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| 2010-06-10 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 3 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed for Linux beginners: "Welcome to Zorin OS 3. The Zorin OS team is very proud to release this software to you. We hope you will enjoy your experience with this new Zorin OS release. We have also provided you with some material about what's new and different in Zorin OS 3, what you'll need to watch out for, system requirements and other release information. What's new? Zorin OS 3 now comes pre-installed with a brand new exclusive program called the Zorin OS Look Changer. This allows you to use your desktop in not only a Windows 7 style, but also Windows XP and GNOME interface. During the installation of Zorin OS 3, you will see a slideshow that shows you around Zorin OS. This slideshow will get you familiar with Zorin OS and its advantages, programs and features." Read the detailed release notes for additional information. Download: zorin-os-3-core-32.iso (1,067MB), zorin-os-3-core-64.iso (1,098MB).
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| 2010-05-15 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 3 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed specifically for Linux beginners: "Welcome to Zorin OS 3. What's new? Zorin OS look changer; installer slideshow; new themes (Shine Mac and Shine Dark) and better-looking splash screen; integrated social networking solutions; Rhythmbox music player updates (iPod and iPhone compatibility and Ubuntu One music store integration); OpenShot movie editor replaces Kino; VLC media player with better multimedia playback compatibility; open-source nouveau graphics card driver with accelerated 2D graphics performance; better wireless card support; performance improvements." Read the detailed release notes for a complete list of new features as well as known issues. This release candidate is available in a 32-bit edition only; download from here: zorin-os-3-core-32-rc.iso (1,060MB).
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| 2010-01-01 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 2 |
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Happy New Year! The first release announcement of 2010 belongs to the Zorin OS team which has just announced the release of Zorin OS 2, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed primarily for Linux newcomers: "We are proud to announce that Zorin OS 2 has been released. Zorin OS 2 is available in five different flavours: Zorin OS 'Core' which is the regular desktop edition; Zorin OS 'Gaming' which includes over 40 of the best open-source games; Zorin OS 'Multimedia' which includes over 40 extra multimedia applications; Zorin OS 'Educational' which includes many educational programs; and Zorin OS 'Ultimate' which has some of the best open-source programs around. Zorin OS Core is available to download and the other releases are available for purchase from the Store page." Here is the full release announcement. Download: zorin-os-2-live-32.iso (1,379MB), zorin-os-2-live-64.iso (1,201MB).
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