Version: 2.2 Rating: 7 Date: 2026-03-17 Country: Portugal Votes: 0
Zenclora is a great surprise for those with a weak computer, because it focuses on what matters and leaves distractions aside. Although the installer is ugly, and the look of the distro doesn't please everyone, the truth is that it runs in a light and stable way. This allows anyone to change it to their own liking in an instant. The ease of installing modern applications via Flatpak, without freezing the computer, is the strongest point for those who need to work without headaches. It is well known that it is still a young project, but good ideas only have a future, proving that a well-made distro is worth much more than a heavy visual.
Version: 2.0 Rating: 7 Date: 2026-03-11 Country: Argentina Votes: 1
This distribution is still in its early stages, perhaps a bit ambitious for a second release, but the intention to make things easier is clear. At the moment, it’s only available in English with the C.UTF-8 locale. In some ways, that’s an advantage since it avoids the overhead of regional settings, making the system slightly lighter. Still, in the future, broader language support would be expected, as that’s standard for modern operating systems.
As I mentioned, the goal of simplifying the user experience is evident. I really appreciated that with a single command I could install many tools that would otherwise be tedious to set up manually, such as Spotify or AI utilities. That said, I wouldn’t call the included tool a full-fledged package manager, it’s more like a convenience tool. Given that this is only the second version, there’s still a long road ahead.
The icon selection doesn’t fully convince me. It would be great if they matched the style presented on the distribution’s website something cute, more in line with the wallpapers, to create a coherent design. In my view, this would require designing new icons from scratch.
Overall, I’d rate it a 7. The intention is solid, and I enjoy having a Debian-based system stripped of unnecessary components. Of course, there are many areas that need refinement, but considering this is the work of a single developer, it’s quite impressive. With time, the distribution could evolve into a genuinely interesting proposal.
I have used many fast Linux live and installed distributions without any problems (debian, zorin, gecko, spiral, enedeavour), but this one is not mature enough for my desktop.
- No languages in the live system, only English.
- The system does not recognize the TP-LINK WN721N usb wi-fi adapter, I could not even try it. I do not have a wired network.Awfull wifi managment in the 21th centuries
- VENTOY booted this Linux in 15 minutes, PARDUS Linux in 2 minutes.
- Fujitsu Esprimo P420 Intel graphics are terribly slow.
- The programs start 3 minutes after clicking.
Zenclora is a great surprise for those with a weak computer, because it focuses on what matters and leaves distractions aside. Although the installer is ugly, and the look of the distro doesn't please everyone, the truth is that it runs in a light and stable way. This allows anyone to change it to their own liking in an instant. The ease of installing modern applications via Flatpak, without freezing the computer, is the strongest point for those who need to work without headaches. It is well known that it is still a young project, but good ideas only have a future, proving that a well-made distro is worth much more than a heavy visual.
This distribution is still in its early stages, perhaps a bit ambitious for a second release, but the intention to make things easier is clear. At the moment, it’s only available in English with the C.UTF-8 locale. In some ways, that’s an advantage since it avoids the overhead of regional settings, making the system slightly lighter. Still, in the future, broader language support would be expected, as that’s standard for modern operating systems.
As I mentioned, the goal of simplifying the user experience is evident. I really appreciated that with a single command I could install many tools that would otherwise be tedious to set up manually, such as Spotify or AI utilities. That said, I wouldn’t call the included tool a full-fledged package manager, it’s more like a convenience tool. Given that this is only the second version, there’s still a long road ahead.
The icon selection doesn’t fully convince me. It would be great if they matched the style presented on the distribution’s website something cute, more in line with the wallpapers, to create a coherent design. In my view, this would require designing new icons from scratch.
Overall, I’d rate it a 7. The intention is solid, and I enjoy having a Debian-based system stripped of unnecessary components. Of course, there are many areas that need refinement, but considering this is the work of a single developer, it’s quite impressive. With time, the distribution could evolve into a genuinely interesting proposal.
I have used many fast Linux live and installed distributions without any problems (debian, zorin, gecko, spiral, enedeavour), but this one is not mature enough for my desktop.
- No languages in the live system, only English.
- The system does not recognize the TP-LINK WN721N usb wi-fi adapter, I could not even try it. I do not have a wired network.Awfull wifi managment in the 21th centuries
- VENTOY booted this Linux in 15 minutes, PARDUS Linux in 2 minutes.
- Fujitsu Esprimo P420 Intel graphics are terribly slow.
- The programs start 3 minutes after clicking.
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