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Reader supplied reviews for Zorin OS
Average rating
8.5 from 269 review(s)
Version: 17.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-05-17
Votes: 0
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I've had some problems with Zorin OS, but other than that, my experience is great. The problem I faced is that I was having quality issues with some of the apps I downloaded like "pycharm, vscode, discord" but I solved them all, if you don't want to deal with that you can install linuxmint for warranty. Of course, the solution is simple to solve, I solved it when I went and forced the application to work from the terminal from wayland. It has a better quality than Win11, your desktop looks more beautiful and better quality, it is more fluent, but you may have problems with old hardware, it can be installed
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-13
Votes: 3
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I've been a faithful Zorin OS user for as long as i can remember. Throughout the years i have primarily been going back and forth between Windows 10/11 and Zorin OS. The only reason for this has been due to lack of software support for linux.
The last time i switched to Zorin was a bit over a year ago back in 2024. I've had some graphical issues, but were resolved with the amazing forum staff. They've helped me out on several occasions and have taught me so much.
With this past year on Zorin, I've been doing various types of tasks:
- Gaming
- Web and software development
- Server related tasks
1) Gaming
I am 27 years old and don't play video games as much as i used to do. Most games are working just as efficient as they do on Windows, thanks to the compability layer provided by Steam. There's this racing simulator from 2002 that i still play, it is strictly a windows game with no linux support at all. All i had to do was add it to steam as a non-steam game and run it with Proton. Runs just as well as it does on Windows.
2) Web and software development
Web development is done just as well as it is on windows, no difference there. Software development wise, its been tough to get into. I've used Visual Studio for as long as i can remember, but there's absolutely no support for it on linux. After some thorough research; I found out about IntelliJ Rider which was originally a paid piece of software, but i managed to get a year of usage for free as i use it for personal use. I've been using that for about a year now, its got its set of issues but works pretty well.
3) Server related tasks
I built a home server last year to host video game servers and various other things. Since that one also runs linux, I'm able to connect to it with such ease.
All in all, i am very happy with this OS and have distrohopped for so long. After this last time i switched to Zorin, i haven't really had a need to try something else, i truly believe that Zorin is the closest thing to Windows - i feel its not lacking a whole lot, and offers a lot more than windows ever can. Its truly one of the better operating systems within the world of Linux.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-09
Votes: 12
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I switched from Linux Mint to Zorin because I don't like Cinnamon, Mate and XFCE. Actually I am not a friend of gnome either, but Zorin has managed the clean balancing act between KDE and Gnome. The system is absolutely stable and smooth. No hangs or stuttering when working or playing. Nvidia drivers can be integrated without any problems
(what a struggle I had with Fedora) and work flawlessly. The interface also looks super minimalistic and tidy, simply a dream, the good thing is that everything is recognized right away and cleanly integrated into the system, for those switching from Windows, ZORIN is the ideal Linux in my opinion. Many thanks to the developers and thumbs up.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-08
Votes: 3
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Well as an experiment I swapped Linux Mint OS for for Zorin 17.3 .. Installation was effortless and I liked the layout of this OS. One thing though was that I had to tackle the bluetooth settings as it was not finding my M130 Bluetooth mouse .. I researched and had to install a Blueman package in terminal.. I am using a KinivoBTD400 usb driver ... My laptop is a dated Compaq Presario CQ56 .. which has been infested by me with various distros over the years but Zorin floats my boat so to speak and I like it.
There are many interesting apps all accessible some dated as well but quirky..as a computer user I recommend this OS for persons switching Windows Pros.. ease on installation and colour.and general layout Cons I suppose the bluetooth pairing and perhaps lack of availble desktop screen layouts good luck all
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-02
Votes: 3
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When I was looking for a Windows 10 replacement for my two laptops and two desktop PCs, each between 10 and 15 years old, in January 2025. I also tried Linux Mint and MX Linux, among other things, but I ultimately settled on Zorin OS Core 17.2. Since my hardware wasn't up-to-date and no one in the family played games, gaming wasn't a primary focus.
The most important thing in choosing Zorin OS 17.2 Core was that everything could be easily controlled by everyone via a graphical interface, as is usual with other operating systems. I know the command line and can handle it, but if I want to replace Windows, Linux has to offer that as well.
In Zorin OS, I've been able to configure all the settings I wanted via the graphical interface so far, and updates via the software app or update management have been performed automatically without any problems. The update from 17.2 to 17.3 also went through without any problems, and the system is running very stable.
Even the Nvidia drivers for my GeForce GT 1030 were automatically updated via the update from 550.120 to 550.144. Zorin OS really does a great job.
For those interested in what hardware Zorin runs on:
Two desktop PCs are AMD FX6300+ - ASRock 970Extreme4 AM3+ motherboard - Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB - Samsung 860EVO SSD 500GB - 2 x 1 TB Samsung SATA3 HDDs for software RAID 1 - 16GB DDR3 RAM.
A PC is connected to the 47" Toshiba TV via HDMI as a media PC at full resolution.
The desktop has been switched to GNOME Wayland, and the systems run stably and smoothly. I don't use virtual machines on the systems because I have a separate Windows 11 mini PC for software that only supports Windows.
In terms of desktop design and usability, the women in the family prefer Zorin OS, so we'll stick with Zorin.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-01
Votes: 6
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Realistically I have used A LOT of Linux distros over the past 20 years. Zorin is insanely easy to use for beginners and power users alike. I've even tried the new Linspire and I would not recommend that to anyone due to some "things" the company behind it has done with regard to a lifetime license I purchased. Realistically if you're new to Linux and don't mind dropping 40 dollars, it comes with a plethora of software for every use case, can be set to look like any familiar OS out there, and everything is made as simple to use as possible. I would call this the "macOS" of Linux and a lot may find that term upsetting because I know many are not big on Apple. The reason I say what I do is it's a pick it up and use it distro. You don't need instruction on it. It's familiar and quite simple to use similar to what Apple strives for as far as ease of use and you can just pick it up and use it. Zorin is a joy to use and I have even put it on older computers that no longer handle any modern version of Windows too well and it works very well. It's versatile, easy, and 40 dollars really gets you a lot of great stuff. I love it and recommend it to all. I call myself highly experienced but am no Linux guru or some super power user.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 2
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I'm new to Linux and decided to go with Zorin as opposed to Linux Mint due to the look and feel of it. I am very pleased with the transition from windows as it is almost no difference. With Android and Apple phone popularity in the last decade, it makes Linux that much more relatable. Zorin is very out of the box and I don't have to figure much out with it. I am having issues getting my Nvidia card to be the default GPU and its frustrating on my old computer, however I don't believe this is as much of a Zorin issue as it is more of a Linux issue.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-04-27
Votes: 0
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I've been using Zorin 17.3 for 1 month, and even though it's a nice OS, I was using the Gnome version, and I've found it sluggish. I know I'm using a mechanical HDD, but I'm using the same type of HDD with MX Linux without losing the speed. Not only that, I do have a very fast computer with AMD Ryzen 5800 and 32 gigs of ram. It's fast loading, but that's all. It's a pain to configure the desktop to my liking. I like XFCE far better than Gnome. They'll do away with XFCE in a couple of years. So today I ditched it and went back to MX Linux.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-18
Votes: 17
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Zorin OS is a fantastic operating system that delivers a polished, user-friendly experience out of the box. It offers excellent support for everything I’ve used it for, from day-to-day tasks to more niche software needs. The interface is clean, modern, and welcoming, especially for users coming from Windows or those who are newer to Linux. It strikes a nice balance between being beginner-friendly and powerful enough for more advanced users to customize if they want.
One of Zorin OS’s standout features is its built-in support for running Windows applications through tools like Wine, which are pre-installed in certain editions. This can be a huge plus for users who rely on specific Windows-only programs but want to enjoy the benefits of a Linux-based system.
In terms of hardware, I’ve mostly run it on machines with at least a second-gen Intel i5, and it performs reliably and smoothly. While it’s not quite as lightweight as something like Q4OS or other distros designed specifically for legacy hardware, Zorin OS still holds up well on older systems, provided they meet a basic performance threshold.
Overall, Zorin OS is a great choice if you're looking for an accessible, reliable, and attractive Linux distribution that works well out of the box and can bridge the gap for users transitioning from Windows. For extremely old hardware, I’d recommend something even lighter like Q4OS, but for most users, Zorin OS is more than capable.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-08
Votes: 0
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Zorin 17.3 ,this is the second time i have downloaded a distro to use on an Ivy Bridge PC,every time it won't output to an hdmi TV on a Nvidia graphics card,Zorin as Mint before doesn't work,i tried the safe graphics option,but it just got stuck in a checking the file system loop,very poor as it supposed to work on old hardware.
I use rufus as i have installed Windows 11 LTSC Enterprise the same way on another PC,guess what,that worked on a similar Ivy Bridge machine,so why is this a thing as Linux is supposed to work on outdated hardware,is it the nvidia card that's to blame?
Who knows,it just doesn't seem to want to output on my display,no signal so if i can't see what's going on it's no use to me.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-03
Votes: 33
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Best and most reliable distribution next to the Ubuntu based Linux Mint Cinnamon or LMDE version. I have been using LMDE for a few years trouble free and was also using Zorin’s 16 and 17 series concurrently for a few years but because I sold off some machines I kept using LMDE instead. By coincidence I had the itch recently to install Zorin again when 17.3 got released and I am glad I am back. Yes, LMDE does everything I want but Zorin is special too. It is beautiful, fast, reliable, and the theming is so consistent it is a joy to use. The key reasons I like Mint and Zorin is the upgrade tool to the next version. I prfer being closer to Debian only and why it prefer LMDE but Zorin makes using Ubuntua good experience like Mint does even though Zorin keeps Snaps available. I am dual booting both Zorin and LMDE and it’s a great experience. I prefer LMDE but I could lake Zoriin as a daily driver. It looks great and its fast. Some people might complain about their Ubuntu base being older but it has never been a negative despite my using Linux since 2019. I have used everything from Pop!_OS to Ubuntu to Fedora to Solus to Tuxedo OS to Manjaro to MX Linux. Ultramarine Linux is a great Fedora rendition but I don’t seem to get along with with Fedora at all. Manjaora was good but I am not fond of the constant updates. Solus was great but they had problems for a while but are back. Pop is super but has been stuck in development of the newer COSMIC for a couple of years. Tuxedo is fantastic but their updates are numerous. MX Linux is wonderful but KDE always has bugs and I don’t like Xfce or Fluxbox. Ubunutu is super but I always experience problems with their software store. Ubuntu MATE was a good substitute to regular Ubuntu but that led me to Mint and LMDE and I liked the Cinnamon desktop.along the way,I found that Zorin’s rendition of GNOME was better for me too. The Zorin team of two brothers does a fantastic job of making Zorin an easy to use distribution that works great for new Linux users. It makes Linux truly useful for all users making it practical for daily use in all types of use cases. It allows the user to get to work and use the computer system as needed not to work on the operating system for the sake of working on it. With Zorin, there is never any troubleshooting to find a printer or find a file or connect to a NAS or I find software to install from the software center. The developers have polished their distribution to work flawlessly and do it reliably as fast as possible while looking good. Great job Zorin team.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-01
Votes: 11
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Best and most reliable distribution next to the Ubuntu based Linux Mint Cinnamon or LMDE version. I have been using LMDE for a few years trouble free and was also using Zorin’s 16 and 17 series concurrently for a few years but because I sold off some machines I kept using LMDE instead. By coincidence I had the itch recently to install Zorin again when 17.3 got released and I am glad I am back. Yes, LMDE does everything I want but Zorin is special too. It is beautiful, fast, reliable, and the theming is so consistent it is a joy to use. The key reasons I like Mint and Zorin is the upgrade tool to the next version. I prfer being closer to Debian only and why it prefer LMDE but Zorin makes using Ubuntua good experience like Mint does even though Zorin keeps Snaps available. I am dual booting both Zorin and LMDE and it’s a great experience. I prefer LMDE but I could lake Zoriin as a daily driver. It looks great and its fast. Some people might complain about their Ubuntu base being older but it has never been a negative despite my using Linux since 2019. I have used everything from Pop!_OS to Ubuntu to Fedora to Solus to Tuxedo OS to Manjaro to MX Linux. Ultramarine Linux is a great Fedora rendition but I don’t seem to get along with with Fedora at all. Manjaora was good but I am not fond of the constant updates. Solus was great but they had problems for a while but are back. Pop is super but has been stuck in development of the newer COSMIC for a couple of years. Tuxedo is fantastic but their updates are numerous. MX Linux is wonderful but KDE always has bugs and I don’t like Xfce or Fluxbox. Ubunutu is super but I always experience problems with their software store. Ubuntu MATE was a good substitute to regular Ubuntu but that led me to Mint and LMDE and I liked the Cinnamon desktop.along the way,I found that Zorin’s rendition of GNOME was better for me too. The Zorin team of two brothers does a fantastic job of making Zorin an easy to use distribution that works great for new Linux users. It makes Linux truly useful for all users making it practical for daily use in all types of use cases. It allows the user to get to work and use the computer system as needed not to work on the operating system for the sake of working on it. With Zorin, there is never any troubleshooting to find a printer or find a file or connect to a NAS or I find software to install from the software center. The developers have polished their distribution to work flawlessly and do it reliably as fast as possible while looking good. Great job Zorin team.
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Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-27
Votes: 12
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I've been distrohopping for a few years now and I've been able to use Zorin OS Pro as a daily driver for about a year now.
The only bug/issue I've ran into is a freeze, but this was caused by the activities window. I just disabled that and it works nicely.
Zorin scores pretty good on all aspects. I game on it, i code on it, i do banking on it and everything just works. There isn't a need to faff around with commands for absolutely everything, but for some things i do prefer to do so.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the Zorin team has to offer.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-22
Votes: 5
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I've been using Zorin OS (Core) for just over a year now. I bought a used Thinkpad (2012?) as a kind of emergency interim computer after frustration with the new Mac mini which was supposed to replace the old one.
A year later, I have learned so much about the terminal and bash, but the graphical interface is there too when I need it.
Opera browser is blazingly fast.
Old Thinkpads and Zorin are a winning combination. This "interim" computer is what I'm on most often.
The only reason it's not 10/10 is that I couldn't get backups to Google Drive to work. In fact, the only backups I was able to make were on the same drive being backed up. That of course was useless when I inadvertently deleted the wrong partition using Gnome Disks. (I did have cloud backups done by hand, i.e. without backup software).
I'm glad the accidental deletion happened. I tried Bodhi Linux which has a good reputation. It didn't fit the screen well and I never did find Wi-Fi. Sent me right back to Zorin, where I'm happy. (i've also tried Puppy Linux's Bookworm Pup on another computer and it worked fine. Setup including wifi were a breeze).
Looking forward to replacing the ancient hard drive with a solid state one and continuing on with Zorin.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-15
Votes: 12
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I used ZorinOs for a few months without any problems. All my peripherals (phone, scanner, printer) work right away. ZorinOs is stable, fast and looks good. It is also easy to configure. Icons and themes are easy to change. The website has good and detailed instructions. I stopped using ZorinOs due to a small and stupid problem. It is not a fault of the distribution but of gnome. I have a lot of music and photos on an external hard drive. When I make backups, ZorinOs shows a small icon with a red progress bar, but it does not show how much has been copied and how much is left. That is why I used Nemo in addition to Nautilus. However, I found this a bit frustrating and switched to another distribution. For this reason, I only give it a 9/10.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-12
Votes: 16
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This review is based on both the 16.3 pro and the 17.2 core so please bare in mind.
16.3 pro
My first choice replacement operating system when faced with updating my Windows to 11. Installed and just functioned from day one. I did have a slight hiccup, but that was due to a off brand m.2 ssd (it wouldn't get corrected on either operating systems). Applications worked except for Wine. For some reason I couldn't get anything to load and I completely removed all instances.
When I upgraded my Windows laptop I got hit with a major slowdown. My system was running 30 instances of scvhost from the direct update from Microsoft. It became unbearable after the first day that I looked for an alternative. After several distro hops I landed on Zorin. My laptop appeared to run smoothly again so I kept it as my current operating system.
The issues that arrived were from a knock off drive that was going critical. It kept showing a i/o error when closing any operating system after the swap - may have been contributed to the scvhost connected and bogging my system. I swapped out the drive and installed Zorin again. From start to finish it stayed consistent.
Now for wine I just couldn't get any older 32-bit programs to work no matter how many Wine installs I tried. I later switched to Bottles which failed to work either. I gave up on Wine, in general, and ran Linux only alternatives.
17.2 core
For this operating system I did try upgrading first. I ran my backup and the install broke the entire system. I later decided to do a fresh install of core and all is well.
The upgrade was pro to pro that didn't work as expected. Upon first boot it crashed. The second attempt worked, but refused to shut down - it stayed on the desktop and I had to do a hard shutdown. Then I tried a new install with no luck so I used core instead. That version installed without a hitch and it's my current operating system.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-08
Votes: 5
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I have been testing out a few distros recently due to 16.3 coming to end of life next month.. however this is the only distro that ticks all my boxes, even windows wont play age of empire 2 game yet this does. Bluestar linux refused to connect to my bluetooth earbuds . I have got three operating systems including zorin 16.3 on my lenovo laptop. Looking forward to any feed back on what will happen in april this year. Unless someone can come up with a work round for zorin17 which will install the game but wont run.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-05
Votes: 5
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Beautiful user interface, stable and fully featured. Has a mac feel, but the gnome influence makes it truly unique. Runs smooth on 7 year old thinkpad hardware too (6th gen carbon X1). Love the built in software center (even though some apps are outdated) and the ability to use flatpaks and snaps. Battery life is decent at 7-8 hours. Everything works out of the box so hassle free on thinkpads. Suggest that you buy the pro version to support the devs so future revisions can be rolled out. I've tried many distros and keep coming back to this one. It rocks!
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-27
Votes: 9
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Perfect Windows alt. Everything works out of the box, not too much cli. Clean interface and low resource-usage. Have been using it for 7 months+ and has been the best intro into Linux.
I even liked it so much that I bought the ZorinOS Pro to support the devs. Never feel obliged to pay for FOSS and ZorinOS never shoves their Pro version into your face! But certainly do support projects that you enjoy and use daily.
If online gaming wasn't a problem on Linux then I would dump the dualboot and go full Zorin.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-13
Votes: 23
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hey folks, i just had to share my experience with zorin os because honestly, it's been a game-changer for me. after distro-hopping between arch, mint, and fedora for quite a while, i finally found my perfect match.
let me tell you, as someone who's been through the linux rollercoaster, zorin os just hits different. everything - and i mean everything - works right out of the box. no more endless terminal commands or hunting down solutions on random forums at 3 am (we've all been there, right?).
the thing that really blew me away was how smoothly it handles my nvidia gpu. i'm running the beta drivers (570.86.16) with dlss 4, and it's butter smooth. like, zero hiccups, no screen tearing, none of that usual nvidia-on-linux drama we're all too familiar with. gaming on this thing is just chef's kiss.
what really gets me is how polished everything feels. coming from arch (yeah, i was one of those guys), mint, and fedora, i wasn't expecting to be this impressed. but zorin just… works? it's weird to say that about a linux distro, but it's true. the interface is clean, updates don't break things, and i haven't had to google a single error message since installation (that's a first!).
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 7
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This is a great distribution!
I use this on my main computer, as an actual operating system. I also tried others e.g. Pop!_OS and Linux Mint, but ZorinOS is better.
It's a shame that this is also branded as being like windows, not true this is 100 times better!
Sure it's an easy transition from windows, I don't doubt, but yes this is good enough for such an old beard who has been using Linux for several decades! e.g. package directly Nvidia graphics card drivers + really neat and easy!
The only thing that dropped a point, is at the installation stage, the disk partitioning control, if you choose the partitioning yourself. No problem for a first timer, as you can choose e.g. the whole disk to install on, instead of windows :)
Try it and enjoy!
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-02
Votes: 11
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I use every distro you can imagen. ( Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, Open Suse, Manjaro, Endevaour Os, Pop Os, Solus, ... )
But Zorin Os 17.2 is very excellent and best.
This distro is stable like a rock, and i can use it for daily use systems and for my programming and software engineering tasks.
Also i run windows games with wine and Zorin run perefectly.
I recommend to you to givr chance to this distro and 1 month use it for see how is perefect.
Best wishes for Zorin Team,
I love Zorin Os From Iran.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-27
Votes: 10
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Switched from Windows 10 to Zorin OS 17 in spring -24 and have found the switch to Linux suprisingly easy. That being said I did have some experience from handling Linux using the CLI from earlier, handling Rasperry Pi's and similar.
Zorin OS ver 17.2 is a quite polished product I'd say. Very rarely do I bump into bugs. Also, have to say I really appreciate little things such as the start menu button (that makes me feel at home after using Windows for 20+ years..).
Also, which I find somewhat surpring since it is a nice looking OS, it is really fast! Both startup and general handling.
Can recommend it!
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-22
Votes: 7
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this is a best version coming withe visual effects , more stability , More compatible
ilike personally zorin os With its smoothness and ease
It is a better option for beginners.
In this exact version, more effects and more stability have been added to attract more users. This is a better option and I see it as a great system as I personally use it. It is smooth and powerful as it works with the Ubuntu distribution.
I have tested this distribution on a number of computers and it has achieved good stability even with weak computers.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-19
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS 17.2 is an exceptional release that continues to build on the solid foundation laid by its predecessors while delivering a polished, intuitive, and powerful experience for users of all types. This operating system is a standout choice for those seeking a modern, user-friendly alternative to traditional platforms like Windows and macOS. One of the most remarkable aspects of Zorin OS 17.2 is its visual appeal. The redesigned Zorin Desktop is stunning, with a clean and modern interface that strikes a perfect balance between familiarity and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or someone making the switch from another OS, the layout is intuitive and customizable to suit your preferences. The new "Zorin Appearance" tool allows for seamless switching between desktop layouts, including layouts that mimic Windows and macOS, making the transition incredibly smooth for new users.
Under the hood, Zorin OS 17.2 shines in performance. It is based on Ubuntu, which means it benefits from a robust and reliable software ecosystem. The system is fast, efficient, and lightweight, even on older hardware, offering a snappy experience that rivals many other distributions. Software installation and updates are straightforward, thanks to the built-in support for the software center and easy access to popular applications. Zorin OS also stands out for its strong focus on security and privacy. The integrated firewall, alongside regular security updates, ensures that your data remains protected, and its support for Linux-based security tools adds an extra layer of peace of mind. It is visually stunning, fast, feature-rich, and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable and modern Linux distribution. Whether you're new to Linux or an experienced user, Zorin OS 17.2 offers an outstanding experience that is hard to beat. Im recommending it for Ubuntu 22 users
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-18
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS has consistently impressed as a user-friendly and polished Linux distribution, and version 17.2 elevates that reputation to new heights. This isn't just another Linux distro; it's a carefully crafted operating system designed with both newcomers and experienced users in mind, earning a well-deserved 10/10 rating.
From the moment you boot the live environment, Zorin OS 17.2 exudes elegance and simplicity. The desktop environment, based on GNOME, is clean, intuitive, and strikingly similar to Windows, making it an ideal choice for those migrating from Microsoft's ecosystem. The inclusion of the Zorin Appearance app is a stroke of genius, allowing users to effortlessly switch between desktop layouts resembling Windows 7, Windows 10, macOS, and even Ubuntu, catering to individual preferences and ensuring a comfortable transition.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Zorin OS 17.2 boasts impressive performance and stability. It's built upon Ubuntu, inheriting its robust foundation and vast software repositories. This means access to a wealth of applications through the Software store, including popular choices like LibreOffice, Firefox, and more. The inclusion of Wine and PlayOnLinux further expands software compatibility, enabling users to run many Windows applications seamlessly.
What truly sets Zorin OS 17.2 apart is its attention to detail and user experience. The developers have meticulously refined every aspect of the system, from the streamlined installation process to the intuitive menu structure. The pre-installed applications are carefully curated to provide a complete out-of-the-box experience, covering everything from office productivity to multimedia consumption. Furthermore, the system is remarkably stable, providing a smooth and reliable computing experience.
In conclusion, Zorin OS 17.2 is a triumph in Linux desktop design. It's a perfect blend of beauty, functionality, and user-friendliness. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or someone taking their first steps into the open-source world, Zorin OS 17.2 is an exceptional choice that deserves a perfect score. It's a testament to what a Linux distribution can achieve when user experience is prioritized, making it a true 10/10 operating system.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-01-15
Votes: 2
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As Windows 10 support is ending this year, probably some of my friends are going to ask me for the best Linux distro recommendation. As I haven't been a Zorin OS user before, I decided to take it for a spin on a test machine.
If you ask me, it feels indeed like an old Windows 7/10 desktop, but much more modern and elegant. Memory usage is also comparable to Windows, thanks to GNOME desktop environment which makes it quite heavy on resources.
Default application choice on the Core variant is decent, but if one wants to expand it, there are a lot of options in the software store. The OS supports Flatpaks and Snaps out of the box and there is also Windows app support installable as well.
What I don't like, however, is that it is based on an older Ubuntu base – 22.04 which is nearly 3 years old.
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Overall, it might stick to the non-techie Windows user, who wants either good appearance or Windows app support out of the box. But bear in mind it's not for under-powered machines (Lite edition has been discontinued) and for the more technical users Mint might be somewhat better.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-09
Votes: 0
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The latest version of Zorin OS is the first linux distro I feel is worthy of replacing windows for the typical windows user. I've tinkered with Linux distros for over five years now (even an older version of Zorin) , and had yet to find a suitable replacement for windows, until now. What makes Zorin OS great is 1) Reliability - very robust, even when a program hangs, you can generally close the window/program easily.. doesn't complain just keeps going. 2) Intuitive - Similar to windows, but without the annoying spyware, bloatware, or forcing you into Microsoft programs & searches. 3) Was the only distro out of all the ones that I tried, including the latest Linux Mint- Cinnamon, that I actually wanted to keep installed on my machine. 4) Fast & Responsive, 5) Support by Zorin OS, and based off of Ubuntu,so there is wide support & software availability. 6) Works the best out of the box (in my opinion, as a linux amateur migrating from Windows, and as someone who tried over 10 of the most popular distros on distrowatch). 6) beautiful - when set to dark mode with the default night mountain background. Just an absolutely stunning OS. I also changed the icons to "Hicolor", under theme, which makes my icons look even better.
As mentioned earlier, I have tried many other distros, including the Latest Linux Mint - Cinnamon, that everyone says is so great, but Linux Mint is not nearly as responsive, nor does it look as nice as Zorin in dark mode. There were several occasions I tried to open the software app in Linux Mint, and it just hung there, and I couldn't close the program easily... kind of like windows lol. Zoron, however simply just keeps going, and doesn't behave buggy in its everyday usage. Doesn't have a bunch of screen flickering, or does it leave you wondering "what was that?" "what just happened?" You know the drill with a lot of these distros. I love Zorin so far. I have installed it on 4 (FOUR) laptops (about 3-5 years old -3 intel machines, one amd ryzen, one of the intel machines has a dedicated gpu gtx 1650 ) The more I use it, the more I love it.
My only complaint is, and it's extremely minor, I wish they would update their logo to something a little different.. the current one just doesn't do it for me.. hexagon with Z? Probably a simple "Zorin" rectangle in their current font would be better. Anyway, the only nagging little flaw I see, but related to appearance, and a subjective personal preference.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-28
Votes: 1
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I've tried a lot of distros over the years from Ubuntu through Solus, Mint, Elementary, Lubuntu, and LMDE6. Ubuntu was just crashing on me left, right, center. I didn't like the look of Linux Mint on first install. I quickly removed it. A lot of them left me unsatisfied and frustrated till I tried Zorin 15. It went well. The similarities with Windows was great for a newbie like myself. I've been dual-booting it with Windows 11 for some months now. I had problems getting drivers for my Ugreen wifi adapter with the other distros, but Zorin detected it and I had no issues whatsoever.
I've tried the Core, Education, and Lite versions. I particularly liked the Education one because of the plethora of apps for my son to play and learn with.
I'm now using the 17.2. I like how it just works without having to touch the terminal. I also like the availability of Wine on it. It's very stable and my PC is working better with it than the windows 11 installed alongside it. It's snappy and hasn't crashed so far. Having and supporting flatpaks is also a plus.
The software app is kinda slow though. I just wish it would load a bit faster.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-26
Votes: 59
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i am using Zorin and its perfect in every way!!! well done for this great distro!!!! so stable, light, fast and very easy to use for everyone special who were using windows this distro zorin is perfect and so easy and everything working so great its really perfect executed and also the hardware support everything works amazing. not boring at all its so simple, so easy. for desktop computer zorin is the best seriously and updates often and thats great so simple in every way, stable, secure, light and amazing so great using this distro zorin
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-12-24
Votes: 7
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I've used a ton of different distros over the years, starting with Ubuntu, but also Mint, Mandrake, EndeavorOS, Elementary, and even Haiku, among countless others. But when I tried Zorin, the OS finally felt solid, not fragile. Everything worked as it should, and never felt like I'd have to wipe and reinstall at any moment. Zorin is now my recommendation to anyone looking to try Linux. It just feels the most polished and tightly fitted. There are a few nits, sure, but overall, Zorin is the most competitive desktop with MacOS that I've used. It's simply well executed.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-12
Votes: 31
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The Zorin team has put together what I consider to be the perfect Linux desktop distro. I say that thinking about stability, outstanding hardware support, a beautiful desktop environment that can please users coming from Windows or MacOS, a lot of customization features built in with more available through installation of Gnome extensions, full support for Snaps, Flatpaks, and Deb packages, and more. If you just want to get your work done, and aren't interested in constantly tinkering with your system just to get it to run, Zorin OS is probably a good choice for you. I want to mention the Pro version, which I do pay for to support the project. You do get some additional features and a lot of additonal software pre-installed. Not that you could't get the software yourself, but a lot of the work is done for you. I use Ubuntu on three of my computers, but have Zorin OS 17.2 Pro on a six year-old Dell tower with an nVidia GTX 1060 card. Everything works great, even many of my Steam games (I don't do much gaming anymore, but I appreciate being able to play Bioshock and a few other games once in awhile). If there are any major pitfalls to Zorin, I haven't encountered them yet. Some people might find Zorin a little boring, I suppose, but again, this is an OS that simply gets out of your way and in an elegant and attractive way.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-10-25
Votes: 21
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I've been using Linux since the early 2000s and Zorin just reminds me of the commercial-grade Linux days of Xandros and Mandrake. Zorin is a distro that's a good fit for a small business or home office because of its focus on the desktop and availability of paid professional support (most paid support for Linux is only available on the server side, not consumer side). One downside is that it tends to be further behind in updates because of its Ubuntu LTS base, which can hurt hardware compatibility, but gives it more stability. That said, it was the perfect "office distro" to throw on my aging Microsoft Surface Go 2 device to give it new life.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-10-16
Votes: 52
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I have been using LINUX since 2007 and have always had older, dated laptops to work with. Zorin 17.1 is a great distro, and about the same as any distro running xfce desktop. I program in C language with an old DOS compiler, so I use DOSBOX for that purpose. MX LINUX was a bit easier to use because you could just click on a file in the file manager and it would open them with DOSBOX because they were .EXE files and I didn"t have do do anything more. Zorin is not quite as efficient in that respect, but I was able to work around the problem and it works fine. Linux Mint xfce is junk and I would not use it. The cinnimon edition is better but slow on older computers. Zorin is just as fast and looks great. The software manager is still a bit slow but much better than the MX LiNUX package manager. I will continue to use ZORIN 17.1. I have the Zorin Pro edition but use the 17.1 core edition because its not as bloated as the pro version and if I want to change the desktop, I'll just upload GNOME tweaks and change it. I don't have any plans on doing this as the Zorin core desktop is fine as is and I don't want to change.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-23
Votes: 93
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The new version perfected again, on an already proven basis. Zorin Os suits me in all aspects of my operating system requirements. I really appreciate that the repository contains all the applications I'm used to from years of using Linux. In my subjective opinion, I can say that Zorin Os 17.2 is noticeably faster than the previous version. The appearance of the environment is purposeful for using this system, and I have nothing to complain about. I bought the PRO version, and I can say that it was not a wasted investment. Team ZorinOs is doing a great job, and I really appreciate that. Thanks.
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Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-21
Votes: 12
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For those of you who needed the newer 6.8 kernel its here and working great. Stability is excellent and the overall user experience is excellent. Zorin continues to be a great choice for Windows users looking to get into Linux. Windows app compatibility is good and so far gaming has been a great experience. The appearance as well as the overall user interface makes it a joy to use. Im using the free Core version which I still believe to be the best version for most users. Its such an end user focused distro that its hard find things to complain about. Again those of you that moved away from Zorin because of the need for the 6.8 kernel, its here with 17.2 so why bother with Ubuntu?
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-08-29
Votes: 2
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Trying out Zorin Pro Lite. Could not get bluetooth to work with speaker. Detected it but would not connect. Then it would not even detect the speaker. Will go back to Zorin (free). I was under impression that Zorin Pro Lite would use the gnome desktop but instead it uses the xfce desktop. I liked it but must have the bluetooth working. I tried rebooting a few times but with no luck. Seems like always some issue with linux distributions. MX linux was previous distro used and I used it for several years until I got bored with the xfce desktop.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-08-29
Votes: 22
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I previously posted about not being able to connect to my bluetooth speaker with Zorin Pro Lite. After a few more re boots I noticed that I did not select "trusted" when the device came up. My new problem was that the device was not even being listed but the reboot fixed that. Then I selected "trust" this device and then I was able to pair wth it. Previously, I never selected "trust" device, but instead just selected the connect device at the top menu and it would just work. Long story short, I was something I wasnt doing and not the fault of Zorin. I'll continue to use Zorin Pro (lite) because of Zorins work to improve on xfce. I am a previous user of MX Linux for several years. Have used Fedora (gnome, mate), Debian (gnome), Mint (cinnimon, mate), PopOs (2022 version).
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-07-25
Votes: 2
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I've been using Zorin since 15.X and found it very nice to use, easy to look at, very stable and polished. However all this shiny-shiny and stability comes at a cost: 7.1 is still based on Ubuntu 22.04 and is already 2 years out of date with kernel 6.5. When I finally upgraded my home desktop to something more modern (Ryzen 7700X/RX 7900 XT) I found that I either had to force a kernel update to 6.8 and lose compatibility/stability or settle for abandoning any control over my GPU. Mind you the RX 7000 series has been available for close to two years so is nowhere near bleeding edge tech.
I settled for Ubuntu 24.04 and sadly said goodbye to Zorin after all these years. I'll miss all the lovely spit and polish but I love my gaming more. I'll certainly jump back to Zorin if they updated more frequently.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-22
Votes: 31
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Zorin laptop user here for 3 years. I started with 15.3. I installed Zorin on my wife's laptop also.
I do some distro hoping, but I came back to Zorin. Stable, bug-free, end-user oriented, clean design.
I tried fedora (and I still have fedora kde on my desk computer), manjaro, MX linux, Mint cinamon, ubuntu, elementary, kubuntu, tuxedo... I largely prefer KDE on desk computer, but touchpad gestures on Gnome on my laptop are essential.
Some cons ? It's definitly a boring distro... which is also a big pro !
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-12
Votes: 50
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Zorin-OS-17.1-Core-64-bit-r1 installed on Lenovo ideapad slim1 14Anm7: I did some distro-hopping to find one, Zorin that worked well. I am more familiar with MX, or Mint but sensing the RTL wifi driver out-of-the-box only worked with Zorin, Ubuntu (and a few derivatives), Fedora, and a few other distros all of which had issues. The Zorin installation was easy, in dual Win-11 boot mode, sensing and overwriting a partition previously used for Linux. In the set up with a Brother laser printer Zorin auto-found and installed the drivers. I was a bit put off by the software repositories using Snap or Flathub, where I was used to installing from .deb files but about a dozen useful applications were found (or their equivalents) and easily installed. Zorin is fast and has a clean (lacks a few features) desktop.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-03
Votes: 0
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There is something wrong with the iso! then after the last step in the installation process the installation crashes. Have downloaded over three times and burned to a usb but with the same result. Note, I don't have this problem with other distros I've tested. I suspect that zorin is not fully compatible with nvidia cards, as most linux distros are not! For example, manjaro does not tolerate nvidia, many have had many strange results and crashes with that s´distro in the last year, gave up. Now I'm looking for a stable distro that is compatible with my nvidia 2060 card. Have win10 on the machine too, but have no problem with nvidia.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-24
Votes: 30
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I've been working with Linux Zorin for years without any problems. It is the most user-friendly Linux for me.
The installation is easy and I can install everything I need via software.
Zorin Connect sends notifications from the cell phone to the Linux PC.
Perfect. I don't need anything else anymore.
It also runs on my notebook.
The associated software is complete and especially.
Evolution as an email client is integrated and professional in terms of functionality.
The connection to a NAS server works perfectly.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-18
Votes: 13
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Zorin OS is one of the most user-friendly and visually appealing Linux distributions I've ever tried. It's an excellent choice, especially for new Linux users. Here are a few key reasons why Zorin OS stands out:
User-Friendly Interface: Zorin OS features a clean and modern interface that is incredibly easy to get accustomed to. The desktop layout options, designed especially for users transitioning from Windows, make the transition seamless. The menu structure and settings are intuitive and user-friendly.
Visual Appeal: The desktop environment of Zorin OS is truly stunning. Its aesthetic design, sleek themes, and customizable desktop options offer a functional yet beautiful user experience. With various theme choices, you can personalize the interface to your liking.
Performance and Stability: Zorin OS runs smoothly on both old and new hardware. Its efficient use of system resources ensures you can work without performance issues. Additionally, being based on Ubuntu, it benefits from extensive software support and regular updates.
Easy Installation and Software Support: The installation process of Zorin OS is incredibly simple and fast. Even for beginners, the step-by-step guided setup makes it easy. With the software center, you can quickly access and install all the applications you need.
Strong Community and Support: There is an active community behind Zorin OS. Online forums and resources provide quick solutions to any issues you might encounter. Additionally, the official support services are very helpful.
In conclusion, Zorin OS is a perfect choice for anyone looking to step into the world of Linux. If you are seeking an operating system that is both visually satisfying and exceptionally user-friendly, you should definitely give Zorin OS a try.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-22
Votes: 43
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One of the best distro-installations and ease-of-use experiences I've had with Linux yet. I've been a fan of Fedora but this is my new favorite distro. It works really well on both the old Macbook and Dell laptop that I installed the pro version on. I've committed to making it my daily-driver for most things. I did experience an issue with sound drivers on the Macbook10,1 (2017 Macbook 12 inch), which I found a community fix. Outside of that, that machine felt new. The installation on the 4 year old Dell Latitude couldn't have gone better, it really was install, and go; no issues what so ever.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-04-02
Votes: 1
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I have tested dozens of distros since Ubuntu 5.10 in 2006. And though Zorin looks "pretty" it is just another rendition in a long line of Ubuntu derivatives. That, along with its use of Snaps and Flatpak instead of Synaptic and apt (and the hassle it takes to remove them from the distro), makes it an undesirable distro for daily use. In addition, I have never had any liking for the hideous looking GNOME desktop but have used Gnome 2/MATE for the past 18 years. Since MX seems to have lost its way and become very buggy since 19.4 I will continue using Linux Mint and LMDE as my daily drivers on my Lenovo & Dell laptops for the foreseeable future.
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-16
Votes: 30
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Very good replacement alternative from PikaOS (which also Ubuntu based and they completely broken distribution by migration from 23.04 to the mess with updates on 23.10). It's fast, works from the first run with new Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super card, which requires 550 driver minimum. Very important flatpak support in apps and appstore instead of snaps. I'm not sure if it's really important but "powerful" 3rd mode in power management absent, only "balanced" and "power saver" present. In everything else very capable and not limiting in capabilities users distribution (like Ubuntu way to lock on snaps or prevent python, etc). We use this OS to create new Ai advancements (full Python freedom is very important and support of latest best GPU accelerators drivers).
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Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-16
Votes: 21
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It doesn't matter if you're a beginner/intermediate/advanced Linux user, if you're looking for a distro that "just works" and doesn't waste your time, this is the one to get. Period.
I've been a Linux user for years, I'm not scared of using the terminal to troubleshoot and fix things, but as I get older I find myself getting less and less tolerant about having to open it even for basic tasks that could be accomplished with 1 or 2 clicks. Zorin does a fantastic job at managing that part of using Linux.
Mainly by:
- Supporting all packages and installing them like you'd expect, click on the file and let the OS do its job, no terminal, no fuss. Even .exe files are easily installed by default (And if that .exe is also available as a Linux package, Zorin will ask you if you prefer to download that one instead, fantastic feature in my opinion)
The Software Center has plenty of content and you'll likely find anything you use in there, it also lets you choose between all available packages for a given app with a simple drop down menu.
- Beautiful out of the box, it's likely that at least one of the built in themes will fit your needs and you'll be up and running immediately instead of having to spend 30 minutes installing GNOME extensions just to make the UI usable.
It's based on Ubuntu LTS, so as we know this can be a blessing and a curse depending what you're looking for. It's of course very stable and reliable but that also means that it can get quite old. And this is really the only negative thing I think of about this distro.
It feels like a commercial, polished OS. It functions like a normal user expects an OS to function. It's stable, it's quick. What more do you want? Highly recommended.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-02-21
Votes: 3
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My version is a couple of years old now.
I liked it, it is lean, efficient, and fairly fast.
It has some really nice backgrounds for those (of us) who like eye-candy.
It has (I forget) either Libre Office included or readily accessible;
this is critical as it works just like (MS) Office, and no use having a computer
if you can't read and write documents in the common formats.
My only reason for quitting it was the lack of the "SUSPEND" feature as seen in Mint, MX, and Manjaro.
SUSPEND causes the system to "STOP," and almost shutdown.
This process takes seconds, and when you hit the power on it starts again in seconds.
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 39
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What an amazing distro !
I've installed Zorin 17 to a friend's pc (she's not tech-savvy) and got surprised of how nice and elegant everything is.
So, i decided to give it a go myself.
Coming from Arch, it was very easy to customize it to my needs.
It runs smoothly, it is extremely snappy, the 3-finger gestures through a touchpad can do miracles and the aesthetics are fantastic!
All hardware got detected correctly, wayland is default, and i've activated 'pipewire' as the default sound server as well, instead of 'pulseaudio' (you can find online tutorials for ubuntu 22.04 # Attention: tutorials in the end suggest to enable 'wireplumber.service' --> this is not needed, so skip it #
Then, i installed (downloaded the standalone .deb) 'JamesDSP' for Linux and the audio turned awesome.
I've also installed 'qemu-kvm' succesfully ( there's online tutorials for this too # Attention: 'libvirtd.service' gets activated automatically --> skip enabling it #) and then installed succesfully 'Arch Linux' inside the VM,
also activated 'Windows Apps Support' by the click of a button, which let me install 'FL Studio' DAW, and it works like a charm!!
Flatpak & Appimage & Snap & Windows .exe support, plus Operating System support until 2027 June, makes everybody's life rosy !
I don't feel i miss anything !
Linux Kernel as of now (February 2024) is "6.5.0-18-generic", which is insanely good for an LTS-based distro (22.04), probably a 'HWE-stack' thing of ubuntu-based distros!
Updates come every now and then, showing up automatically in a window, and finish succesfully.
Language support is great.
Congrats to the developers! Amazing work !
Give it a try.
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-08
Votes: 24
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I have been doing distro hoping for the last month since I have to replace wife's Win10 notebook which was running slowly, I ran into this distro, downloaded and installed in a few minutes, every single hardware component was properly detected and its driver was automatically loaded during the setup, even the touch screen feature, I can't explain how amazed I am, I remember having to download source file and compile drivers myself years ago.
I believe this is one of the best distro at this time. Great job!.
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-08
Votes: 11
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I have tried Zorin OS several times throughout the years, but Zorin OS 17 core is by far the best. All my hardware worked perfectly right out of the box (wifi, printers, nvidia). It runs smooth and fast. I have had zero issues, so far.
As far as the paid version goes, I would only pay for it to support the developers. It is definitely not worth it for the "extras". I can customize the themes and layout myself with out any of the extra themes in the paid version.
I think its a good easy to use distro for general day to day computing (web browsing, multimedia, office, etc).
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Version: 17
Rating: 6
Date: 2024-02-06
Votes: 1
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Great work from the developer. I've really enjoy it but the big downer is the very slow internet connection. i have another distro on the same computer and the internet connection is super fast. It's bugging as to why the connection cannot work like it supposed to. i searched online for a fix but it seems there's several users experiencing the same issue.
i feel i have a nice car with a fast engine but when i pressed the accelerator the car runs like a turtle.
Too bad, i will pass on this one. Time is too important to waste.
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-17
Votes: 34
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I've hopped a ton of distros and I am sick of dealing with inconsistencies of different pieces of software not working together. I don't want to have to deal with it. I want my system to look and feel like a unified whole. Zorin delivers exactly this. It makes sense of all the different pieces and makes sure that everything... just... works...
In my opinion we need more distros like this one that actually do something with the desktop instead of just repackaging a vanilla gnome experience with minor modifications, we already have enough of those. I miss creativity in the desktop linux ecosystem and it's a delight to see Zorin do something unique and do it well.
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Version: 17
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-01-02
Votes: 1
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Good grief what a mess. Way better off just using the Ubuntu flavor of choice.
Zorin OS is a hodgepodge of GNOME bits, pieces and extensions. A franken-gnome of sorts. Both Snap Store and Flathub are ready to go out of the box. I'm of the mindset that you either use one of the other... not both. Just makes things a bit more sloppy than they already are. Which brings me to the fact that you're tethered to flatpaks whether you want it or not. No need to include and/or activate Snap Store software.
Also, there is no central place besides the CLI to perform updates. There's the software center and Ubuntu system updater for those not familiar with the CLI.
All in all, it's mostly flash over function just like elementary OS. Looks nifty enough to draw you in but once you start using it, that's when you start to feel the annoyances. Hard pass, would not recommend. Way better off just using the Ubuntu flavor of choice.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-29
Votes: 8
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Simple
Stable
full ubuntu compatible !
perfect for newbies
This distribution, with the graphics, easy interface is perfect to permit the Microsoft users to begin with linux OS.
I use it personnaly and in my work.
why not 10 ? because I'm waiting for zorin grid and still waiting again and again ...
System is easy to update and new version are not problem.
For old computers there are a lite version with excellent performance ! All my familly use it now and old computers still working this is good for the planet !
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-26
Votes: 4
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If you use your computer to do things (like work and play) and not to spend time tinkering and getting under the hood of your system and you are looking for an alternative to M$ Windows then your should try Zorin OS. It just works and if you are a Windows user then you will be productive with it right away. There are only minor differences with Windows. Plenty of websites and Youtube videos on how to install, set it up and customizing it. There is also a good and helpful user support forum where newbies are welcome to ask questions. The OS has different versions including a "Lite" version that will run on old PC's. You can still have a modern, slick looking OS running on an old system that you can give to your kids, charity or use for getting on public wifi's.
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Version: 17
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-12-24
Votes: 4
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It's much better than the previous version. Beautiful, Ubuntu based, thats why it stable. I have one problem with it : the animations still lagging sometimes (closing windows) another gnome based distros are more fluid. The Zorin OS will be flawless if the developers fixed/optimised that.
Recommended for first linux distro. Much better than any Windows version.
Perfect hardware support (scanner, printer, etc), easy installation.
Dear devs keep up the good work!
A proud Pro supporter.
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Version: 17
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-23
Votes: 8
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I have just installed 17 on a 4-year old Toshiba laptop.
Version 17 is a considerable improvement over 16.3. I really like this distro. This latest version reminds me a lot of Pop! I really like the latest software / apps store.
Pros:
Easy to install.
Most Win and Mac users, if switching over, will find it easy to navigate.
The software has a lot of native apps (Zorin's version of deb pkgs), but also comes with flatpaks. And snaps are easy to enable and install as well. All can be managed from the app store.
Cons:
The kernel is 6.2.0, so I think this is not a distro for some of the newer hardware.
Not really for the Linux power user.
For beginners with old hardware, something based on Debian with LXQT DE (like Sparky or Emmabuntus) would be better.
The Lite version is still at 16.3, and 16.3 users can't upgrade yet. An upgrade path is coming later. I went with a clean install just to get into 17, as I didn't feel like waiting.
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Version: 17
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-12-22
Votes: 2
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"Zorin OS 17" works without bugs but despite the fact that it only uses 1.4 GB of RAM when idle and 2.5 GB of RAM again in full activity.
For me with snap and flatpak it works but it's really slower...
I found the applications menu quite locked despite the fact that "Zorin" is the only system to offer different styles of panels...and lots of funny effects but not necessarily useful and installable in other Linux distributions for free.
I remind you that "Zorin" uses certain Ubuntu and Debian repositories...
I left "Debian" to try "Zorin" because according to some it was the "Linux of the year" personally I'm not convinced...I'm going back to "Debian"...
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-21
Votes: 6
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The best one. Zorin is an open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel. It is designed to be user-friendly and provide a familiar interface for Windows users, making it a good choice for those transitioning from Windows to Linux. Zorin Linux offers a variety of editions, including a Core edition that provides essential features, a Lite edition for older hardware, and an Pro edition with more advanced features and additional software. Overall, Zorin Linux is a versatile and accessible operating system that can be customized to suit individual needs.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-20
Votes: 4
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Pretty much the best of all the Ubuntu distros, especially if you go with the PRO version. Many things you have to set up on other Ubuntu distros require you to know more. This one was very easy for my elderly parents to adapt to, one who preferred Mac OS, one preferring Windows OS. With the pro version you can basically make it visually look much like either, making it an easy transition.
I also do like most of the programs preinstalled, very useful, but easy to remove if you dont need or want them. Works well with flathub, Snap store, and their own repositories
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-12-05
Votes: 6
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Zorin 16 has been on my production boxes and laptops since 16 first came out. I quickly purchased the Pro versions. It has been a very stable and reliable system for use and maintain. Newcomers to linux immediately took to it with ease, with many saying something to the effect of "How did you get Windows to look like this?" or "How did you install Mac OS on a Dell?"
The software store could use a little work. Status messaging, feedback on updates, installs, etc. could be better. Sometimes the status' hung , yet the package was installed or updated. Krita was the biggest offender. Never did find a workaround for it. It always was "available" for an update. Version tracking of what needs updates sometimes remained as needed to be updated, yet when the version was checked in the CLI, it already was.
Responsiveness in Zorin is fantastic. Very smooth. Even on older laptop hardware. After installation of Zoring 17 Beta, I am really looking forward to the release of Zorin 17 -proper for my production machines. Overall, I give Zorin 16 a 9/10.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-12-04
Votes: 5
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I'm using a Dell Optiplex 9020 quad core with speed 3.7 GHz, Intel Graphics 4600,
with 16 GB RAM and Zorin 16.3 Lite is installed on an externally connected 2 TB SATA
hsrd drive, sharing with 14 other Linux distros. Windows 10 Pro is on a separate
1.19 GB SSD. The Zorin has proven very reliable for me and I would definitely at a future date consider buying a desktop computer with Zorin pre-installed. This computer does not support Secure Boot so I have not
had to disable that feature. I have installed several Windows executable applications with Wine
using the "Install Windows Applications" feature included in Zorin. Although some of those
Applications installed with Wine do not appear in separate "Wine" or "other" category in my Zorin
Lite menu, I have been able to use several of them through a right click in the included
Thunar file manager. I have not edited the application menu to change the access to those
"Wine" applications, at my choosing, and I find that the current accessibility does not
impede my use of the OS as is. I definitely will consider obtaining the Zorin release to be based
on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and then consider upgrading or installing a fresh Zorin st that time.
Of course a new Linux user can consider Ubuntu or another Ubuntu-based OS as a first dive
into Linux, but Zorin could be another option, as it is very user-friendly and easy to adapt
to in my opinion.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-25
Votes: 43
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Zorin OS 16.3 has truly impressed me with its outstanding stability. From the moment I started using it, I could tell that the developers put a strong emphasis on ensuring a rock-solid user experience. Here are some key highlights that make Zorin OS 16.3 stand out:
Reliability: Zorin OS 16.3 is one of the most reliable operating systems I've had the pleasure of using. It consistently performs without hiccups or crashes, making it an ideal choice for both casual users and professionals.
Smooth Performance: The overall performance of Zorin OS 16.3 is incredibly smooth. It handles multitasking and resource-intensive applications with ease, ensuring that your computer runs efficiently.
User-Friendly Interface: Zorin OS has always been known for its user-friendly interface, and the 16.3 version is no exception. Whether you're new to Linux or a seasoned user, you'll find the interface intuitive and easy to navigate.
App Compatibility: It's heartening to see that Zorin OS 16.3 maintains excellent compatibility with a wide range of applications. This ensures that users have access to the software they need to get their work done.
Security: Zorin OS 16.3 also puts a strong emphasis on security. The built-in tools and features help keep your system and data safe from potential threats.
Long-Term Support (LTS): Being an LTS release, Zorin OS 16.3 benefits from an extended support period, which is particularly reassuring for those who want a stable environment for an extended period.
In conclusion, Zorin OS 16.3 is a shining example of a Linux distribution that places stability at the forefront. Whether you're using it for daily tasks, development, or as a reliable platform for work, it delivers exceptional performance and stability. If you're in search of a dependable and user-friendly operating system, Zorin OS 16.3 is a top choice.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-10-03
Votes: 14
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Zorin Os 16.3 (Pro version) runs like a charm with a few technical issues caused by my incompetence and solved by my incompetence
though a few notes:
installs easy from the boot (if running on old or technically inferior pc, expect Windows but better just don't expect to run 20 chrome tabs while playing minecraft)
beginner accessible and easy to use (but if your looking to use certain installable applications like brasero Learn the Terminal)
wifi and bluetooth work like charms
Can't speak on the professional applications as i don't use them at all but they are nice to include
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-09-25
Votes: 20
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Background; I'm a 50 year techy, College Engineering trained, process Controls, Electrical and electronic systems and instrumentation. I've used and worked on most systems since 1974.
OS experience; DOS, OS2 Warp, Windows versions from original through NT to present, Unix, ....
I've tried various linux versions, even an early Corel version, Later versions tried are Redhat, Mint, Ubuntu and now Zorin 16.3 (pro).
Installation; I downloaded the iso image and burnt it on a USB stick to boot and install from. I still can't see average consumers doing this and all existing publications that include bootable DVD versions are IMHO superior because of this. Relative to other distros this was the easiest so far including hardware recognition. It is now successfully installed on an old Lenovo T500 (i7) and 2012 Macbook Pro (i5) with no issues on either for installation. I didn't both with dual boot or boot manager for either.
Included/default software is the best so far IMHO. Updates are easy, Office suite, graphics editing and we browsing are all pretty standard, powerful, pro quality and reliable. Audio recording, editing and is still the weakest link compared to commercial pro stuff. I can't speak to video editing.
The Wine and Playonlinux is the best yet. I just saved an expensive Sony, Professional, Active crossover by running it's editing software in a (Win95 original) in a Playonlinux environment while accessing comunications through a USB to RS-232 adaptor to communicate with it. It works perfectly.
Printing and scan were flawless and fast to a Epson 3800 series printer/scanner.
WiFi is seamless with no bottle neck to my 100 M/sec wireless router. All possible wifi connections were identified and easliy connected.
Bluetooth has been great to a mouse and various BT enabled, active speakers.
Updates are good.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-20
Votes: 3
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I installed zorin core 16.3.
My PC runs like a train.
All installed apps are updated to the latest version.
Zorin appearance gives me the possibility of having more interface and changing various colors of the folders.
I have installed many PCs at school with Zorin OS.
Very stable and safe.
The community has a forum when necessary for various issues or other issues.
The lite version reflects all the functions of the Core version.
I have recommended Zorin Os to many friends for its ease of use and continuous security updates.
I recommend it to everybody.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-14
Votes: 3
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I bought Zorin OS Pro after a complete system failure on Windows 11. I originally bought my PC with Windows 10 then upgraded to 11 though I can say with both the 10 & 11 ports it was a real struggle getting games like Halo, Arkham Asylum and Dirt 5 to run consistently on my 1660 Super. For my daily needs as a student, researcher, amateur beat-maker and casual gamer, I'm very happy with the stability and capabilities of the Zorin Linux distro for a new Linux user like myself. It was easy to install, has easy app management, easy to customize, Updates are regular. It just works!
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-13
Votes: 1
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As far as my experience with Linux is concerned, Zorin (Lite) in my case, and with Upgrade gives me a lot of life to my old computers.
It would be appreciated to be able to choose to install an .iso creator in a graphical environment to customize the distro and thus be able to contribute to the community, based on the user experience for the Zorin version.
You can install Wine from the store without problems, it starts quickly and with the lightweight desktop based on drop-down menus and windows, we don't need much else. It is very customizable, free office from the store is also available. Simply great!
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-09
Votes: 4
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Zorin is exactly what we needed for our daily work. In our small team we run six laptops on Zorin pro and Core, so we got some experience by now. The installation is so easy, a beginner in Linux can do it without tutorial. Runs every time, be it lenovo or hp.
We need our OS mostly for productivity in our home office, for presentations on zoom etc. or just browsing the web or streaming - we never ever had any issue. Zorin is much more stable than other distros we worked with, it is fast. And what is very important for us: our laptops don't get as hot as we experienced with other distros.
it looks good enough, if you are not searching something spectacular like Garuda, if you just want the OS to get out of the way and let you do your work.
We want to concentrate on our work, not on mending our software. Zorin has proven to be perfect for us.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-09-08
Votes: 1
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I downloaded and installed Zorin OS Lite on a decade old Toshiba Laptop. TLDR: Everything works and has a lot of polish.
Zorin Os Lite is proof that XFCE can look great. The developers have done all the customization and made sure that everything will work right out of the box. Of course, a more advanced Linux user can get Ubuntu (which is the base of Zorin) and make it work like this, however, it's just nice to have a distro where you don't need to spend time to do so. It would replace Linux Mint as my main recommendation for Windows users who want to try out Linux.
Is the Pro version worth it? I'd say, pay for the Pro just to support the developers. They did do a lot of things for this OS to work.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-09-01
Votes: 0
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I recently tried out Zorin OS Linux and was thoroughly disappointed with my experience. From the start, the installation process was cumbersome and complicated, requiring me to jump through numerous hoops just to get it properly installed on my computer.
Once I finally managed to get Zorin OS up and running, I found that the user interface was clunky and unintuitive. The design felt outdated and there were limited customization options, making it difficult to personalize the operating system to my preferences.
Moreover, the performance of Zorin OS was subpar. Opening simple applications took longer than expected, and there were frequent lags and freezes that hindered productivity. The system also had compatibility issues with certain software and hardware, forcing me to troubleshoot and find workarounds just to get things running smoothly.
One of the biggest disappointments was the lack of software availability. The package manager was limited and didn't offer a wide range of applications. Many popular software that I rely on for my work were simply not available on Zorin OS, making it impractical for me to use as my primary operating system.
Overall, I was highly dissatisfied with Zorin OS Linux. Its installation process was frustrating, the user interface was dated and inflexible, performance was lackluster,
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-09-01
Votes: 6
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This Distro is amazing!
First off you can customize it a good bit so you can make the taskbar be similar to windows 11 or have no taskbar at all and keep it similar to vanilla gnome, there's a lot of ways to customize it yet not to many unlike KDE. The Software store is rather nice and has everything I need for my day, and all the apps that are exclusive to windows that I used I found alternatives for (For Example, Pinta to replace Microsoft Paint) And the ones I didnt find alternatives for I could still run via the play on linux app that is included with the installation!
To simply put it, it has all I need and no problems for me!
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 2
Date: 2023-08-25
Votes: 0
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Old foggie 69 been using Windows prolly 15 years, my old desktop computer 15 plus years. Just a few back it had a hard drive mess up it said, my guess prolly due to software foul up, not sure, anyway old desktop can't up grade or re-upgrade anymore, so, did some search, found Zorin, put that on old desktop, ran good one day, froze up, good thing didn't install, was in try mode running off usb, bugs prolly, and, noticed error messages from display when boot from usb, something was goofy. Wha'd I do? Finagled Chrome onto boot usb without signup to Google or anything of them, the Flex thing, all it is, is a glorified browser operation what it looks like. Works tho. Great to run guest mode as well without signin. Just use that like for watching tv, good enough for me. My opinion go Chrome, stable, works, upgradeable, can run off usb, also do private modes like incognito guest, or run signed in, whatever. Zorin didn't work, bugged out after one day, not gonna do anymore distros prolly, less it be a hobby. Thanks Linux, tried ya, didn't like ya, bail out to Google.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-08-24
Votes: 0
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As newer to linux, I have tested MX linux and linux mint without any problem.
I decided to test Zorin OS , but as soon as it starts loading, it gets stuck.
I disconnected the ethernet cable and tried a second time the test, zorin finished loading until the desktop appeared,
but as soon as I plugged in the ethernet cable to use the internet, zorin has blocked. no movement
I don't know why the developers of this zorin ignore this little problem.
The other distros I have tested respond well. I don't know in what this zorin is good for.
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Version: 15.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-08
Votes: 11
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I had this OS since 2020, and it is very robust!
I remember when I was using this operating system just after Windows XP lost its support with Zorin OS 8. There were some hurdles that came with it. That all changed with 15.3 when I got a new PC, and oh man it runs so well, and it's a lot more robust, meaning I can do any everyday tasks without any other disadvantages.
My only issue is that it has a very limited library of software, at least up-to-date ones, which means having to install it by commands. At least critical packages like NVIDIA support works well for my main PC!
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-08-03
Votes: 12
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I Installed Zorin OS 16.3 Lite on an old notebook Acer Travelmate 5730 from 2009, with Intel Core 2 Duo P8400 processor, upgrading RAM till 4Gb (max allowed) and SSD 256Gb.
Everything works correctly and runs like a charm. No problems or issues till now.
Very easy to use and immediately ready out of the box.
Very suggested to Windows switchers and to all the people don't want to lose a lot of time for the configurations.
Thank you so much to the developers!
Keep going this way!
Greetings from Italy!
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-29
Votes: 7
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Zorin is one of those distros when you're tired of hopping around. You try to replace it but realize that your computer is about getting tasks accomplished first and foremost. Sometimes you dont need a hobbyist distro, sometimes you just need things to work. Even if its not your primary os, definitely give this a try. I bought the $40 pro version, mainly to just support the project as they're doing great work. It's a distro I will eventually put on my mom/dads computer for ease of use, but a distro I can still use due to its packages, package installers, layout, and general comfiness. You wont impress your arch/gentoo friends with it, but you will be doing far less work maintaining your machine like they will.
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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-28
Votes: 9
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I use primarily the Core version and it is fantastic. Very clean and polished interface. Solid, static, stable release with newer packages from their own repositories. I especially like their software store - it has a graphical user interface for Ubuntu packages, Debian packages, Snap packages, and Flatpaks. AppImages are available too. The Zorin brothers have created a distribution that is cohesive and easy to use with minimal fuss of where to get the packages/programs. Plus, you can still install Synaptic or use the terminal. The base is older with Zorin OS usually running behind the Ubuntu LTS release. Currently 16.3 is based on the older Ubuntu 20.04 LTS released April 2020 and Zorin OS 17 will be based on newer Ubuntu 22.04 LTS from April 2022. By the time 17 is released in a few months, we will be a few months away from the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release - for some users this might be a problem since Zorin is never on the newest/current base. With Zorin OS the base is irrelevant and for the majority of users. The best part is recently they came out with an upgrade tool that allows you to upgrade from 15 to 16 and later 16 to 17 without having to reinstall the operating system. Or you can upgrade from free Core version to the $39USD paid version. This new feature puts Zorin on-par with Ubuntu, Mint or Pop!_OS in ease of use and ease of upgrade. Great distribution for new Linux users or experienced Linux users like me. I like it because everything works right and there is no troubleshooting needed to make things function as they should. Zorin OS works especially well on a laptop too - it has Wayland and gestures by default plus... wobbly windows! The GNOME desktop is the older 3.38 perhaps but the new 17 version coming out later this year will have a newer GNOME 42 I think which is on the Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. This is not the latest but it is more modern. Again, it is not much of an issue since Zorin customizes the desktop to create their own look/feel and offers several layouts from a traditional desktop like Windows or something modern like GNOME. If you are new to Linux don't waste your time - just install Zorin OS (or Linux Mint Cinnamon) and you will have everything you need and more to get things done.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-07-23
Votes: 5
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I'm using Zorin OS 16.2 Lite which has one of the most polished implementations of Xfce. Things run decently quickly even on this old 11-inch Dell 3180 machine with 32gb emmc storage and 4 gb of RAM. Zorin also attempts to fill in the space left behind by old "boxed desktop Linux" distributions like Mandrake and Xandros, especially as mainstream Ubuntu (which Zorin is based on) and Red Hat have pivoted to focus more on the enterprise space.
Zorin is perfect for prolonging the lifespan of old machines (with its Lite edition), new Windows switchers who want a familiar environment, education settings, and small businesses who need the reliability of paid-support. I don't mind paying for a Linux distro as long as they are upfront about what you're getting (in Zorin's case paid support) and aren't misrepresenting themselves and charging for free as in beer software like Lindows/Linspire did in the early 2000s with their Synaptic front-end CNR.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-12
Votes: 9
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Moved out from Windows after almost 25 years. have been using Linux in WSL for many purposes. I don't feel alienated when I moved to this desktop. it is very easy to setup and I loved their search where they automatically was searching packages from internet. I almost got everything other than office suite and snagit alternatives. So far, I am very happy to work on this OS.
The only downside I heard about is upgrading to a newer version of zorin. I didn't have to do it because I am using their latest. But as a professional i can't just clean install without valid reason. Hope they would provide that in their future updates
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-07-06
Votes: 4
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I have a relatively new laptop, Ryzen 5 and Zorin OS is a perfect on it, no issues whatsoever.
Out of the box it is easy to customise and works as it should, I find the XFCE desktop environment easy to manipulate compared to others.
Fast and efficient for all of my everyday and work requirements, comes with all of the pre installed programs to get you up and running. Added to this the OS looks great too, unlike many other OS's that appear clunky by comparison.
I have hopped about a lot and tried many other distros but Zorin OS is always my return go to when others fail to impress or simply have not got the same stability.
Of course with any distro we all have our useer preferences as to how they look and feel, personally I like the task bar at the top and to add plank dock at the bottom as it seems more instictive in use. As said, customising is easily achieved with the Zorin OS XFCE desktop.
Overall, a great, uncomplicated distro and not trying to be too clever where many are failing!
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 5
Date: 2023-07-02
Votes: 2
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The os is beautiful, fully featured and fast and I really do like it. The issue for me is that I bought a new laptop and installed zorin 16.2 and some of the hardware did not work.
This is because it is using a relatively old kernel by todays standards. It will work fine if you have a laptop between 2014 and 2020 but not after or before these years generally. Preceding 2014, it will be too slow because it is too heavy and after 2020, newer hardware simply wont work and wont be seen by the operating system even if you compile the driver yourself.
In my case the webcam and the fingerprint reader did not work because zorin is still on ubuntu 20.04 with its kernel.
You also cannot upgrade the kernel and i have tried, it wont boot, so your stuck with a new laptop.
Its a shame because its a beautiful os that is let down by dated foundation.
Another issue I encountered was because it uses gnome as the base, it has the gnome-software process which memory leaks and slows down older systems because it over utilises the ram.
This process seems to start leaking when you install apps and continues to rise.
Zorin also does not play nice with gnome tweaks.
Steer clear if you have a post 2020 laptop.
When zorin developers start updating to an expected standard and stop following older ubuntu lts versions, I might give it another look.
There is old, stable up to date and bleeding edge but unfortunately zorins back end is just old. Zorin 17 will be based off 22.04 of ubuntu and will have the same issue with newer laptops.
Tests were done on a hp pavillion 14 ec0537sa.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-06-15
Votes: 5
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I have been dabbling in Linux for a few years now (having dumped Windows after it killed my hard drive) and have found that Zorin installed the easiest, ran the quickest, identified on its own all of my peripherals, and has NOT HAD ONE FREEZE UP OR CRASH! A few years back I had to locate and install Cheese to operate the camera and Zoom so that I could stay connected with family and colleagues. They were easily found and installed. And running Software Updater daily has kept me up to date on patches and improvements. So it is the #1 Linux distro I recommend particularly for those coming over from Windows, Mac or even a complicated Linux distro like Arch.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-31
Votes: 7
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I have been dabbling with Linux since red hat 4.0 ( I was clueless) and have mostly used variations of Ubuntu, Though like others I have trialed many others before Zorin. I can make it run but I am still mostly a novice.
I have an HP all in one (with not enough RAM and too expensive to redo the board and add ram), from 2016, upgraded to running win 10. Joined with my HP 9020 printer scanner. I was ok but started runnning slow, required multiple reboots of both devices. Making life in the office a pain.
I loaded Zorin OS (I liked it well enough to pay for it) my inital challenge was the documentation ( yeah that much of a novice I read the directions) for partitioning as the documentation was not exactly what’s was on the screen. I talked to support but they were not as helpful via email as I might have liked.
Once I got past they and was fully setup .ZorinOS had that machine running like a scared cat
I downloaded the scanner software from the available options to find the combination of Zorin and the simple scanner software worked better and was more functional than the HP printer scanner software on my HP computer with Windoz 10 had been as long as I owned the combination. I have no had connectivity issues since staring ZorinOS
Because of my specific quirks I ended up buying a scanner suite ( can’t remember the name, everything is at the office and I am at home right now) that is phenomenal .
I will be slowly moving any devices except my current macs to Zorin OS as I can readily access my windows office files though the partition to pull the up in libre office.
I have an older Mac mini no longer getting new MacOS updates that will be a learning tool to have it run Zorin too.
I really like the ZorinOS
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-26
Votes: 8
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I find this distro to be very fast and efficient. It's gorgeous to look at and gives UI options to match essentially any desktop you'd like, which is impressive given its speed.
I'm still pretty new with Linux, and I've found ZorinOS to have the least amount of difficulties in doing what I need to do. I downloaded the Pro version and made my donation as I do value the team's efforts.
I've tried Pop_OS, Fedora, Ubuntu, and others I can't recall. At the end of the day I am sticking with Zorin because of its speed, ease of use, and compatibility with Ubuntu.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-24
Votes: 6
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I have been a Linux user for over 20 years. I think I still have a Breezy Badger live cd around here somewhere, probably next to my old OS X Snow Leopard install cds that I just can't seem to toss. Currently I'm using Ubuntu, openSuse, and Fedora VM's for different work projects because I like variety and I can get paid to play with each.
I have two older laptops at home. And old MBP that no longer runs the latest Mac OS, and an old Dell Latitude. I have tried so many different distos ( I actually have the MBP ssd partitioned to run Ubuntu, Debian, Mint, openSuse Leap, and Zorin). Previously, I had the best experience with openSuse Tumbleweed, but I ran into problems with a kernel update. After spending a ton of time debugging, it was just apparent it was time to give up and try something else.
Came across Zorin OS on this site. Sounded like something that might fit my use case, as I wanted a stable distro that would not randomly update something important and I'd be stuck reinstalling again. I installed Zorin Core on the MBP and Zorin Lite on the Dell about a month ago, and I couldn't be happier. I think I've found a distro for these two computers that I can trust to work for quite some time.
Easy install, even installed the wifi and graphics drivers for the MBP, which are often something I need to do post-install via CLI. Beautiful interface and easy to customize as it comes with a custom Zorin Appearance control panel that allows you to change desktop themes in the GUI (not a common feature of Linux distros).
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-05-14
Votes: 9
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Hello, as a long-time user of Ubuntu and its derivatives, I came across this system by accident. Everywhere on forums and various sites, this system was presented as an alternative to Windows and MacOS. Since I used to use on my old laptop Lenovo G575 with 2 GB ram and integrated graphics on Linux mint 17 board, later I bought an older Lenovo B50-30 4 GB ram and ran it on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. What did not suit me in Ubuntu were frequent problems with wi-fi, spontaneous disconnection of sound and problems with stability (while Canonical itself declares how stable their system is), so I decided that it would be more ideal to use some derivative of Ubuntu. at first it was Mint again, but somehow I didn't like the same desktop scheme anymore. then I caught Zorin OS 16 based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS, I tell myself that I won't give anything for the test. I don't know why, but every time I decide to try another distro, I always end up going back to zorin. The desktop, connectivity, reliability is on a completely different level than the base from which it is derived.
+ Stability
+ design
+ Zorin connect
+ speed and clarity, simplicity
- HDMI input, when connected to the TV I have to manually adjust the sound from the internal speakers to the TV and vice versa when disconnected. in the new version, they could add some dialogue box where they ask me when connecting, whether to adjust the sound, or even better not to ask at all and just plug it in :)
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-10
Votes: 10
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Hi.
I have been using this O.S. (with updates) on a 10 year old SAGER laptop with the optimus GT650 video card.
This O.S. was easy to install and has run flawlessly. This old laptop lives on! I even can play Steam games and watch all kinds of videos. I had to download another app to get the camera to work correctly but this O.S. is great for salvaging old, but once high- end hardware like this old Sager laptop with the I7 3rd Gen CPU.
I also like the fact that this O.S. knows enough to use the Nvidia graphics instead of the lesser intel graphics. This laptop has both and has caused issues with other operating systems including situations with Windows 7 that came on it way back then. This O.S. also runs faster than Windows 10 on this machine.
Keep up the good work!
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 7
Date: 2023-05-01
Votes: 5
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Zorin is actually the distro that got me into Linux and I would have to give them a ton of credit for that. It has a BEAUTIFUL interface, friendly support, and AWESOME wine integration. However besides that, I just can't recommend them to anyone besides ABSOLUTE beginners or people on really good hardware.
First of all, I noticed for some unknown reason, the desktop kept on lagging for no reason. I blamed that on my old laptop, but it got to the point where it just completely froze, and when I tried to boot this distro it wouldn't boot. Since this was my first time using it, I decided to give it another chance and reinstalled it (I had to do it twice as when I did it the first time, the installer crashed). It went really well and it didn't take long to get all my apps back in place. That was when I discovered timeshift and wanted to create a separate partition to store my timeshift backups and some other personal files. So I went to a live disk to resize the partitions. Guess What? The gparted crashed and the distro wouldn't boot again. I ended up restoring from a timeshift backup, which didn't work. I was just having a real headache which this distro and installed Linux Mint. WOW OMG! It was fast, everything seemed to integrate really well, the installer didn't crash, gparted disk resize didn't crash either, and there was a ton of support on the internet. Sure the interface and WINE integration isn't as great, but those are 2 small things I would be willing to trade for faster speed, better documentation on the internet, and better reliability (notice how I didn't say stability). For most people，I would recommend Linux Mint for beginners, OpenSUSE for people who want the most reliable/stable distro and/or people who are Windows power users, and EndeavourOS for developers, gamers, and people who want the newest technology.
TL;DR: Zorin is great for Linux Beginners, people who want good Windows Apps support, and people who have good hardware. I won't recommend people who want something more than a "beginner's distro", somebody with moderate to older hardware (including lite), people who value reliability，and people who want something that won't get in their way all the time.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-05-01
Votes: 1
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Zorin Os is an excellent distribution, very well thought out, especially for Windows newcomers.
Thanks to Zorin Os Lite I was able to rescue an old laptop I acquired in 2014.
It is sometimes forgotten that Zorin's philosophy, just like Windows, does not favor extreme customization, so if you use it, as most users do, for work and leisure, it is ideal.
In favor:
Stability.
Friendly and familiar environment.
Modern and beautiful appearance.
Stability.
Easy and quick installation.
Support (Pro version).
Easy installation of Windows games via Lutris.
Very complete software.
Excellent software store.
Lots of help available on their website and community forum.
Easy customization via Zorin Appearence.
Against:
Takes a while to release a new version.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2023-04-24
Votes: 0
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I have been using Zorin on and off for about 3.5 years. Great distribution. Everything looks consistent and everything works fast.
Some people complain about the Ubuntu base being old (all to common among Linux fanboys). Their 16 series Zorin came out about 16 months after Ubuntu 20.04 and that is the base for Zorin OS 16. They come out with their versions significantly after the most recent Ubuntu. Ubuntu 22.04 came out about a year ago - expect Zorin 17 based on Ubuntu's 22.04 LTS base to come out sometime between July and December 2023 based on what the Zorin developers have posted on their website. For some people that may be a limitation but it really does not hurt the OS.
Anyway, I say all this because the age of the base is NOT relevant with Zorin OS. They tweak and polish the packages to look consistent and work right with Zorin - that's why it takes them time to put out the next version I suppose. Furthermore, they have the newest packages for their default programs with their own PPA repositories. They back-port newer packages like LibreOffice which makes the base moot. One nice feature of Zorin is that it includes Ubuntu/Debian packages, Snap packages, and Flatpak pages by default. Nothing additional to install to get Flatpaks and Snaps. Also, Flatpaks & Snaps offer you newer packages that again, is another reason the underlying Ubuntu base is not that important.
The one thing that I would like to see on Zorin is what Canonical has on their flavors - the ability to upgrade from within the OS and not have to do a fresh installation in order to upgrade. The developers are promising that feature. Will it be on Zorin 17? That is unknown for now. But that is definitely one feature many people including myself would like to see that other distributions like Pop!_OS, Mint, and Ubuntu already have.
Regardless, Zorin is fast and looks good too. It is simple for the new user and has all the features an advanced user needs/wants. It has a few layouts on Zorin Core which makes it look better than traditional GNOME. Their Lite version based on Xfce is good too but I prefer the GNOME version which is Zorin Core. The Pro version is $39 which gives you some support with installation, additional pre-installed packages, and a few additional layouts. If you are thinking of giving Zorin a donation, just give them the $39 and you get a few extra features. Most experienced Linux users probably won't need the Pro version.
Zorin is a very nice Ubuntu based distribution that is rock solid, looks great and is very stable.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-14
Votes: 0
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Very stable, no problems so far. I have been using it since over two months ago and I am still very satisfied.
Have tested and used many different Linux versions since I started using Linux over twenty years ago. I've always been looking for a well-thought-out, stable, day-to-day usable Linux distribution, Zorin OS is exactly that. I have made some adjustments and use, for example, Synaptic, Vokoscreen, ClipIt, digikam, Telegram desktop, VLC, KeePassXC, Timeshift, Stacer etc. which are not installed by default.
Then I have installed deepin icone theme and I use dark theme. But this is also the case with Linux, you have many customization possibilities, yes almost endless possibilities. You install roughly what you want, adapt what you want and use it how you want. Zorin is significantly simpler and less complex than windows. So are you looking for a flawless free operating system that works every day? then install Zorin OS.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2023-04-14
Votes: 1
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I’m kind of a veteran Linux user so probably not the most obvious “target” of Zorin still I value simplicity, user-friendliness and every effort to bring my OS of choice to the “masses”. I installed and thoroughly tested Zorin Lite 16.1 in one of my machines which was uneventfully upgraded to 16.2 in the meantime.
“Looks” is an asset in my books but not the ultimate criterion by which to judge a distribution. Zorin surely has the looks though the effort to simulate the feeling of Windows and MacOS is evident in its choice of palette. Zorin’s custom-themed Xfce looks polished and the desktop layout is absolutely sensible and functional. Nevertheless there is a single detail which is almost a deal-breaker for me. Other will find this inessential. It is a classic “bug” in certain themed Xfce (and sometimes Mate) desktops: the mouse cursor is offset when you try to diagonally resize application windows. It is very annoying to me. There are many threads on Zorin forum about it but proposed solutions are either installing third-party themes or editing the default one. Not acceptable when it comes to a distro which aspires to work out of the box and on top of that to charge its users for using a premium version. Linux Mint 19.3 Xfce for instance shipping its own version of customized Xfce had solved this problem long before Zorin 16’s release.
Other users of Zorin Lite complain that the lite version is not so light yet it has been performing very well on a 6-year old middle-of-the-run setup turning increasingly to low-end by today standards. Software selection is satisfactory. My sole objection concerns “Parole” as default video player. It cannot provide accurate seeking with large video files encoded with h264 or h265 codecs. Albeit a member of the Xfce family of apps, other Xfce-based distros justifiably skip it. MPV or VLC would be excellent.
The major problem Zorin developers have to address but not specific to the Lite edition is their excessively slow release cycle. With the latest Ubuntu LTS released a year ago and every major Xfce-based distro out there already migrated or migrating to latest and greatest Xfce 4.18, the development of new Zorin lags markedly behind.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2023-04-12
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS is a privacy nightmare. But if you're not worried about that perhaps you're not aware or you simply don't care?
I encourage people to read their Privacy Policy.
That aside, Zorin OS standard, and only, install is just packed with too much stuff out of the box.
Both GNOME and XFCE edition feels very heavy. As a result, the performance just isn't there.
If you want to steer from the built in theme options expect some issues.
With Flatpak and Snap available expect some inconsistencies amongst the app lands. Pick one or the other and make it simple for beginners as you boast who you cater to.
To me, this feels extremely cobbled. More isn't always better.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-11
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS 16.2 is an excellent operating system that offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features. It is based on Ubuntu and comes with a lot of pre-installed software that makes it easy to get started with your work or entertainment needs. The desktop environment is sleek and modern, and the overall design is very polished. Zorin OS 16.2 is also very stable and reliable, making it a great choice for anyone who wants a hassle-free computing experience. I recommend this system to everyone.
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Version: 15.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-04-06
Votes: 0
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The Zorin OS is awesome! Lots of stability combined with a consistent, unified and extremely beautiful interface. The care that the development team took in this interface was exemplary, always attentive to details (icons, buttons, options, the system as a whole is very concise and beautiful, even in an XFCE for modest PCs). Another extremely positive point is the perfect integration with Windows apps through a good wine implementation.
Undoubtedly, Zorin Os is the right distribution for anyone looking for a definitive migration from Windows to the Linux world!
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-16
Votes: 0
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My experience is the following. For more than 20 years that I have known Linux, I have tried to move and put aside the Adobe applications, MS Office, Macromedia, Corel, Cubase, Ezdrummer, and an endless number of small applications that I used to develop my work.
My first step was to start using Freeware applications instead of all the pirated software I was using, portable versions of things like Photoshop, installing GIMP and Krita as an alternative, etc. In short, I was first replacing the Software.
Just this year I decided to move completely and my choice was Zorin OS core for which I bought a specific SSD in case of anything.
I've been using the OS for a couple of months now and the truth is that it's wonderful, stable, light, fast, usable, as well as a very polished and beautiful aspect. The console used it very little.
To be honest, it is a Distro that for people who develop in product environments, be it design, editing, music or in any other environment that needs an OS that works immediately and start working, this is one of the best alternatives. especially for its light environment by default, a real delight.
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Version: 16.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-16
Votes: 0
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I have been a ubuntu user for a while and familiar with the Ubuntu desktops and which I typically like to use as a dual boot with Windows. Ubuntu has lot of support through packages and lot of community help with troubleshooting issues. I started with Old Pc with very old hardware and upgraded from Puppy Linux to lite versions of Ubuntu.I have even tried Mint for a while ,which I like being minimalistic but getting the job done. I was looking for something where I wanted to spend less time on the command line and have it integrated well into the desktop experience, therefore gave Zorin an try. It is snappy, aesthetically good and lot of support for packages. Zorin connect is a good feature to have.I hope this OS continues to be supported and stay around for long and would like to see it grow.
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Latest Reviews
Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-05-17
Votes: 0
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I've had some problems with Zorin OS, but other than that, my experience is great. The problem I faced is that I was having quality issues with some of the apps I downloaded like "pycharm, vscode, discord" but I solved them all, if you don't want to deal with that you can install linuxmint for warranty. Of course, the solution is simple to solve, I solved it when I went and forced the application to work from the terminal from wayland. It has a better quality than Win11, your desktop looks more beautiful and better quality, it is more fluent, but you may have problems with old hardware, it can be installed
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-13
Votes: 3
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I've been a faithful Zorin OS user for as long as i can remember. Throughout the years i have primarily been going back and forth between Windows 10/11 and Zorin OS. The only reason for this has been due to lack of software support for linux.
The last time i switched to Zorin was a bit over a year ago back in 2024. I've had some graphical issues, but were resolved with the amazing forum staff. They've helped me out on several occasions and have taught me so much.
With this past year on Zorin, I've been doing various types of tasks:
- Gaming
- Web and software development
- Server related tasks
1) Gaming
I am 27 years old and don't play video games as much as i used to do. Most games are working just as efficient as they do on Windows, thanks to the compability layer provided by Steam. There's this racing simulator from 2002 that i still play, it is strictly a windows game with no linux support at all. All i had to do was add it to steam as a non-steam game and run it with Proton. Runs just as well as it does on Windows.
2) Web and software development
Web development is done just as well as it is on windows, no difference there. Software development wise, its been tough to get into. I've used Visual Studio for as long as i can remember, but there's absolutely no support for it on linux. After some thorough research; I found out about IntelliJ Rider which was originally a paid piece of software, but i managed to get a year of usage for free as i use it for personal use. I've been using that for about a year now, its got its set of issues but works pretty well.
3) Server related tasks
I built a home server last year to host video game servers and various other things. Since that one also runs linux, I'm able to connect to it with such ease.
All in all, i am very happy with this OS and have distrohopped for so long. After this last time i switched to Zorin, i haven't really had a need to try something else, i truly believe that Zorin is the closest thing to Windows - i feel its not lacking a whole lot, and offers a lot more than windows ever can. Its truly one of the better operating systems within the world of Linux.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-09
Votes: 12
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I switched from Linux Mint to Zorin because I don't like Cinnamon, Mate and XFCE. Actually I am not a friend of gnome either, but Zorin has managed the clean balancing act between KDE and Gnome. The system is absolutely stable and smooth. No hangs or stuttering when working or playing. Nvidia drivers can be integrated without any problems
(what a struggle I had with Fedora) and work flawlessly. The interface also looks super minimalistic and tidy, simply a dream, the good thing is that everything is recognized right away and cleanly integrated into the system, for those switching from Windows, ZORIN is the ideal Linux in my opinion. Many thanks to the developers and thumbs up.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-08
Votes: 3
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Well as an experiment I swapped Linux Mint OS for for Zorin 17.3 .. Installation was effortless and I liked the layout of this OS. One thing though was that I had to tackle the bluetooth settings as it was not finding my M130 Bluetooth mouse .. I researched and had to install a Blueman package in terminal.. I am using a KinivoBTD400 usb driver ... My laptop is a dated Compaq Presario CQ56 .. which has been infested by me with various distros over the years but Zorin floats my boat so to speak and I like it.
There are many interesting apps all accessible some dated as well but quirky..as a computer user I recommend this OS for persons switching Windows Pros.. ease on installation and colour.and general layout Cons I suppose the bluetooth pairing and perhaps lack of availble desktop screen layouts good luck all
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-02
Votes: 3
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When I was looking for a Windows 10 replacement for my two laptops and two desktop PCs, each between 10 and 15 years old, in January 2025. I also tried Linux Mint and MX Linux, among other things, but I ultimately settled on Zorin OS Core 17.2. Since my hardware wasn't up-to-date and no one in the family played games, gaming wasn't a primary focus.
The most important thing in choosing Zorin OS 17.2 Core was that everything could be easily controlled by everyone via a graphical interface, as is usual with other operating systems. I know the command line and can handle it, but if I want to replace Windows, Linux has to offer that as well.
In Zorin OS, I've been able to configure all the settings I wanted via the graphical interface so far, and updates via the software app or update management have been performed automatically without any problems. The update from 17.2 to 17.3 also went through without any problems, and the system is running very stable.
Even the Nvidia drivers for my GeForce GT 1030 were automatically updated via the update from 550.120 to 550.144. Zorin OS really does a great job.
For those interested in what hardware Zorin runs on:
Two desktop PCs are AMD FX6300+ - ASRock 970Extreme4 AM3+ motherboard - Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 2GB - Samsung 860EVO SSD 500GB - 2 x 1 TB Samsung SATA3 HDDs for software RAID 1 - 16GB DDR3 RAM.
A PC is connected to the 47" Toshiba TV via HDMI as a media PC at full resolution.
The desktop has been switched to GNOME Wayland, and the systems run stably and smoothly. I don't use virtual machines on the systems because I have a separate Windows 11 mini PC for software that only supports Windows.
In terms of desktop design and usability, the women in the family prefer Zorin OS, so we'll stick with Zorin.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-01
Votes: 6
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Realistically I have used A LOT of Linux distros over the past 20 years. Zorin is insanely easy to use for beginners and power users alike. I've even tried the new Linspire and I would not recommend that to anyone due to some "things" the company behind it has done with regard to a lifetime license I purchased. Realistically if you're new to Linux and don't mind dropping 40 dollars, it comes with a plethora of software for every use case, can be set to look like any familiar OS out there, and everything is made as simple to use as possible. I would call this the "macOS" of Linux and a lot may find that term upsetting because I know many are not big on Apple. The reason I say what I do is it's a pick it up and use it distro. You don't need instruction on it. It's familiar and quite simple to use similar to what Apple strives for as far as ease of use and you can just pick it up and use it. Zorin is a joy to use and I have even put it on older computers that no longer handle any modern version of Windows too well and it works very well. It's versatile, easy, and 40 dollars really gets you a lot of great stuff. I love it and recommend it to all. I call myself highly experienced but am no Linux guru or some super power user.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-04-30
Votes: 2
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I'm new to Linux and decided to go with Zorin as opposed to Linux Mint due to the look and feel of it. I am very pleased with the transition from windows as it is almost no difference. With Android and Apple phone popularity in the last decade, it makes Linux that much more relatable. Zorin is very out of the box and I don't have to figure much out with it. I am having issues getting my Nvidia card to be the default GPU and its frustrating on my old computer, however I don't believe this is as much of a Zorin issue as it is more of a Linux issue.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 7
Date: 2025-04-27
Votes: 0
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I've been using Zorin 17.3 for 1 month, and even though it's a nice OS, I was using the Gnome version, and I've found it sluggish. I know I'm using a mechanical HDD, but I'm using the same type of HDD with MX Linux without losing the speed. Not only that, I do have a very fast computer with AMD Ryzen 5800 and 32 gigs of ram. It's fast loading, but that's all. It's a pain to configure the desktop to my liking. I like XFCE far better than Gnome. They'll do away with XFCE in a couple of years. So today I ditched it and went back to MX Linux.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-18
Votes: 17
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Zorin OS is a fantastic operating system that delivers a polished, user-friendly experience out of the box. It offers excellent support for everything I’ve used it for, from day-to-day tasks to more niche software needs. The interface is clean, modern, and welcoming, especially for users coming from Windows or those who are newer to Linux. It strikes a nice balance between being beginner-friendly and powerful enough for more advanced users to customize if they want.
One of Zorin OS’s standout features is its built-in support for running Windows applications through tools like Wine, which are pre-installed in certain editions. This can be a huge plus for users who rely on specific Windows-only programs but want to enjoy the benefits of a Linux-based system.
In terms of hardware, I’ve mostly run it on machines with at least a second-gen Intel i5, and it performs reliably and smoothly. While it’s not quite as lightweight as something like Q4OS or other distros designed specifically for legacy hardware, Zorin OS still holds up well on older systems, provided they meet a basic performance threshold.
Overall, Zorin OS is a great choice if you're looking for an accessible, reliable, and attractive Linux distribution that works well out of the box and can bridge the gap for users transitioning from Windows. For extremely old hardware, I’d recommend something even lighter like Q4OS, but for most users, Zorin OS is more than capable.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2025-04-08
Votes: 0
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Zorin 17.3 ,this is the second time i have downloaded a distro to use on an Ivy Bridge PC,every time it won't output to an hdmi TV on a Nvidia graphics card,Zorin as Mint before doesn't work,i tried the safe graphics option,but it just got stuck in a checking the file system loop,very poor as it supposed to work on old hardware.
I use rufus as i have installed Windows 11 LTSC Enterprise the same way on another PC,guess what,that worked on a similar Ivy Bridge machine,so why is this a thing as Linux is supposed to work on outdated hardware,is it the nvidia card that's to blame?
Who knows,it just doesn't seem to want to output on my display,no signal so if i can't see what's going on it's no use to me.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-03
Votes: 33
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Best and most reliable distribution next to the Ubuntu based Linux Mint Cinnamon or LMDE version. I have been using LMDE for a few years trouble free and was also using Zorin’s 16 and 17 series concurrently for a few years but because I sold off some machines I kept using LMDE instead. By coincidence I had the itch recently to install Zorin again when 17.3 got released and I am glad I am back. Yes, LMDE does everything I want but Zorin is special too. It is beautiful, fast, reliable, and the theming is so consistent it is a joy to use. The key reasons I like Mint and Zorin is the upgrade tool to the next version. I prfer being closer to Debian only and why it prefer LMDE but Zorin makes using Ubuntua good experience like Mint does even though Zorin keeps Snaps available. I am dual booting both Zorin and LMDE and it’s a great experience. I prefer LMDE but I could lake Zoriin as a daily driver. It looks great and its fast. Some people might complain about their Ubuntu base being older but it has never been a negative despite my using Linux since 2019. I have used everything from Pop!_OS to Ubuntu to Fedora to Solus to Tuxedo OS to Manjaro to MX Linux. Ultramarine Linux is a great Fedora rendition but I don’t seem to get along with with Fedora at all. Manjaora was good but I am not fond of the constant updates. Solus was great but they had problems for a while but are back. Pop is super but has been stuck in development of the newer COSMIC for a couple of years. Tuxedo is fantastic but their updates are numerous. MX Linux is wonderful but KDE always has bugs and I don’t like Xfce or Fluxbox. Ubunutu is super but I always experience problems with their software store. Ubuntu MATE was a good substitute to regular Ubuntu but that led me to Mint and LMDE and I liked the Cinnamon desktop.along the way,I found that Zorin’s rendition of GNOME was better for me too. The Zorin team of two brothers does a fantastic job of making Zorin an easy to use distribution that works great for new Linux users. It makes Linux truly useful for all users making it practical for daily use in all types of use cases. It allows the user to get to work and use the computer system as needed not to work on the operating system for the sake of working on it. With Zorin, there is never any troubleshooting to find a printer or find a file or connect to a NAS or I find software to install from the software center. The developers have polished their distribution to work flawlessly and do it reliably as fast as possible while looking good. Great job Zorin team.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-04-01
Votes: 11
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Best and most reliable distribution next to the Ubuntu based Linux Mint Cinnamon or LMDE version. I have been using LMDE for a few years trouble free and was also using Zorin’s 16 and 17 series concurrently for a few years but because I sold off some machines I kept using LMDE instead. By coincidence I had the itch recently to install Zorin again when 17.3 got released and I am glad I am back. Yes, LMDE does everything I want but Zorin is special too. It is beautiful, fast, reliable, and the theming is so consistent it is a joy to use. The key reasons I like Mint and Zorin is the upgrade tool to the next version. I prfer being closer to Debian only and why it prefer LMDE but Zorin makes using Ubuntua good experience like Mint does even though Zorin keeps Snaps available. I am dual booting both Zorin and LMDE and it’s a great experience. I prefer LMDE but I could lake Zoriin as a daily driver. It looks great and its fast. Some people might complain about their Ubuntu base being older but it has never been a negative despite my using Linux since 2019. I have used everything from Pop!_OS to Ubuntu to Fedora to Solus to Tuxedo OS to Manjaro to MX Linux. Ultramarine Linux is a great Fedora rendition but I don’t seem to get along with with Fedora at all. Manjaora was good but I am not fond of the constant updates. Solus was great but they had problems for a while but are back. Pop is super but has been stuck in development of the newer COSMIC for a couple of years. Tuxedo is fantastic but their updates are numerous. MX Linux is wonderful but KDE always has bugs and I don’t like Xfce or Fluxbox. Ubunutu is super but I always experience problems with their software store. Ubuntu MATE was a good substitute to regular Ubuntu but that led me to Mint and LMDE and I liked the Cinnamon desktop.along the way,I found that Zorin’s rendition of GNOME was better for me too. The Zorin team of two brothers does a fantastic job of making Zorin an easy to use distribution that works great for new Linux users. It makes Linux truly useful for all users making it practical for daily use in all types of use cases. It allows the user to get to work and use the computer system as needed not to work on the operating system for the sake of working on it. With Zorin, there is never any troubleshooting to find a printer or find a file or connect to a NAS or I find software to install from the software center. The developers have polished their distribution to work flawlessly and do it reliably as fast as possible while looking good. Great job Zorin team.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-27
Votes: 12
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I've been distrohopping for a few years now and I've been able to use Zorin OS Pro as a daily driver for about a year now.
The only bug/issue I've ran into is a freeze, but this was caused by the activities window. I just disabled that and it works nicely.
Zorin scores pretty good on all aspects. I game on it, i code on it, i do banking on it and everything just works. There isn't a need to faff around with commands for absolutely everything, but for some things i do prefer to do so.
I'm looking forward to seeing what the Zorin team has to offer.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-22
Votes: 5
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I've been using Zorin OS (Core) for just over a year now. I bought a used Thinkpad (2012?) as a kind of emergency interim computer after frustration with the new Mac mini which was supposed to replace the old one.
A year later, I have learned so much about the terminal and bash, but the graphical interface is there too when I need it.
Opera browser is blazingly fast.
Old Thinkpads and Zorin are a winning combination. This "interim" computer is what I'm on most often.
The only reason it's not 10/10 is that I couldn't get backups to Google Drive to work. In fact, the only backups I was able to make were on the same drive being backed up. That of course was useless when I inadvertently deleted the wrong partition using Gnome Disks. (I did have cloud backups done by hand, i.e. without backup software).
I'm glad the accidental deletion happened. I tried Bodhi Linux which has a good reputation. It didn't fit the screen well and I never did find Wi-Fi. Sent me right back to Zorin, where I'm happy. (i've also tried Puppy Linux's Bookworm Pup on another computer and it worked fine. Setup including wifi were a breeze).
Looking forward to replacing the ancient hard drive with a solid state one and continuing on with Zorin.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-15
Votes: 12
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I used ZorinOs for a few months without any problems. All my peripherals (phone, scanner, printer) work right away. ZorinOs is stable, fast and looks good. It is also easy to configure. Icons and themes are easy to change. The website has good and detailed instructions. I stopped using ZorinOs due to a small and stupid problem. It is not a fault of the distribution but of gnome. I have a lot of music and photos on an external hard drive. When I make backups, ZorinOs shows a small icon with a red progress bar, but it does not show how much has been copied and how much is left. That is why I used Nemo in addition to Nautilus. However, I found this a bit frustrating and switched to another distribution. For this reason, I only give it a 9/10.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-12
Votes: 16
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This review is based on both the 16.3 pro and the 17.2 core so please bare in mind.
16.3 pro
My first choice replacement operating system when faced with updating my Windows to 11. Installed and just functioned from day one. I did have a slight hiccup, but that was due to a off brand m.2 ssd (it wouldn't get corrected on either operating systems). Applications worked except for Wine. For some reason I couldn't get anything to load and I completely removed all instances.
When I upgraded my Windows laptop I got hit with a major slowdown. My system was running 30 instances of scvhost from the direct update from Microsoft. It became unbearable after the first day that I looked for an alternative. After several distro hops I landed on Zorin. My laptop appeared to run smoothly again so I kept it as my current operating system.
The issues that arrived were from a knock off drive that was going critical. It kept showing a i/o error when closing any operating system after the swap - may have been contributed to the scvhost connected and bogging my system. I swapped out the drive and installed Zorin again. From start to finish it stayed consistent.
Now for wine I just couldn't get any older 32-bit programs to work no matter how many Wine installs I tried. I later switched to Bottles which failed to work either. I gave up on Wine, in general, and ran Linux only alternatives.
17.2 core
For this operating system I did try upgrading first. I ran my backup and the install broke the entire system. I later decided to do a fresh install of core and all is well.
The upgrade was pro to pro that didn't work as expected. Upon first boot it crashed. The second attempt worked, but refused to shut down - it stayed on the desktop and I had to do a hard shutdown. Then I tried a new install with no luck so I used core instead. That version installed without a hitch and it's my current operating system.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-03-08
Votes: 5
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I have been testing out a few distros recently due to 16.3 coming to end of life next month.. however this is the only distro that ticks all my boxes, even windows wont play age of empire 2 game yet this does. Bluestar linux refused to connect to my bluetooth earbuds . I have got three operating systems including zorin 16.3 on my lenovo laptop. Looking forward to any feed back on what will happen in april this year. Unless someone can come up with a work round for zorin17 which will install the game but wont run.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-05
Votes: 5
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Beautiful user interface, stable and fully featured. Has a mac feel, but the gnome influence makes it truly unique. Runs smooth on 7 year old thinkpad hardware too (6th gen carbon X1). Love the built in software center (even though some apps are outdated) and the ability to use flatpaks and snaps. Battery life is decent at 7-8 hours. Everything works out of the box so hassle free on thinkpads. Suggest that you buy the pro version to support the devs so future revisions can be rolled out. I've tried many distros and keep coming back to this one. It rocks!
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-27
Votes: 9
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Perfect Windows alt. Everything works out of the box, not too much cli. Clean interface and low resource-usage. Have been using it for 7 months+ and has been the best intro into Linux.
I even liked it so much that I bought the ZorinOS Pro to support the devs. Never feel obliged to pay for FOSS and ZorinOS never shoves their Pro version into your face! But certainly do support projects that you enjoy and use daily.
If online gaming wasn't a problem on Linux then I would dump the dualboot and go full Zorin.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-13
Votes: 23
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hey folks, i just had to share my experience with zorin os because honestly, it's been a game-changer for me. after distro-hopping between arch, mint, and fedora for quite a while, i finally found my perfect match.
let me tell you, as someone who's been through the linux rollercoaster, zorin os just hits different. everything - and i mean everything - works right out of the box. no more endless terminal commands or hunting down solutions on random forums at 3 am (we've all been there, right?).
the thing that really blew me away was how smoothly it handles my nvidia gpu. i'm running the beta drivers (570.86.16) with dlss 4, and it's butter smooth. like, zero hiccups, no screen tearing, none of that usual nvidia-on-linux drama we're all too familiar with. gaming on this thing is just chef's kiss.
what really gets me is how polished everything feels. coming from arch (yeah, i was one of those guys), mint, and fedora, i wasn't expecting to be this impressed. but zorin just… works? it's weird to say that about a linux distro, but it's true. the interface is clean, updates don't break things, and i haven't had to google a single error message since installation (that's a first!).
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-02-09
Votes: 7
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This is a great distribution!
I use this on my main computer, as an actual operating system. I also tried others e.g. Pop!_OS and Linux Mint, but ZorinOS is better.
It's a shame that this is also branded as being like windows, not true this is 100 times better!
Sure it's an easy transition from windows, I don't doubt, but yes this is good enough for such an old beard who has been using Linux for several decades! e.g. package directly Nvidia graphics card drivers + really neat and easy!
The only thing that dropped a point, is at the installation stage, the disk partitioning control, if you choose the partitioning yourself. No problem for a first timer, as you can choose e.g. the whole disk to install on, instead of windows :)
Try it and enjoy!
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-02-02
Votes: 11
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I use every distro you can imagen. ( Ubuntu, Debian, Arch, Fedora, Open Suse, Manjaro, Endevaour Os, Pop Os, Solus, ... )
But Zorin Os 17.2 is very excellent and best.
This distro is stable like a rock, and i can use it for daily use systems and for my programming and software engineering tasks.
Also i run windows games with wine and Zorin run perefectly.
I recommend to you to givr chance to this distro and 1 month use it for see how is perefect.
Best wishes for Zorin Team,
I love Zorin Os From Iran.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-01-27
Votes: 10
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Switched from Windows 10 to Zorin OS 17 in spring -24 and have found the switch to Linux suprisingly easy. That being said I did have some experience from handling Linux using the CLI from earlier, handling Rasperry Pi's and similar.
Zorin OS ver 17.2 is a quite polished product I'd say. Very rarely do I bump into bugs. Also, have to say I really appreciate little things such as the start menu button (that makes me feel at home after using Windows for 20+ years..).
Also, which I find somewhat surpring since it is a nice looking OS, it is really fast! Both startup and general handling.
Can recommend it!
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-22
Votes: 7
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this is a best version coming withe visual effects , more stability , More compatible
ilike personally zorin os With its smoothness and ease
It is a better option for beginners.
In this exact version, more effects and more stability have been added to attract more users. This is a better option and I see it as a great system as I personally use it. It is smooth and powerful as it works with the Ubuntu distribution.
I have tested this distribution on a number of computers and it has achieved good stability even with weak computers.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-19
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS 17.2 is an exceptional release that continues to build on the solid foundation laid by its predecessors while delivering a polished, intuitive, and powerful experience for users of all types. This operating system is a standout choice for those seeking a modern, user-friendly alternative to traditional platforms like Windows and macOS. One of the most remarkable aspects of Zorin OS 17.2 is its visual appeal. The redesigned Zorin Desktop is stunning, with a clean and modern interface that strikes a perfect balance between familiarity and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or someone making the switch from another OS, the layout is intuitive and customizable to suit your preferences. The new "Zorin Appearance" tool allows for seamless switching between desktop layouts, including layouts that mimic Windows and macOS, making the transition incredibly smooth for new users.
Under the hood, Zorin OS 17.2 shines in performance. It is based on Ubuntu, which means it benefits from a robust and reliable software ecosystem. The system is fast, efficient, and lightweight, even on older hardware, offering a snappy experience that rivals many other distributions. Software installation and updates are straightforward, thanks to the built-in support for the software center and easy access to popular applications. Zorin OS also stands out for its strong focus on security and privacy. The integrated firewall, alongside regular security updates, ensures that your data remains protected, and its support for Linux-based security tools adds an extra layer of peace of mind. It is visually stunning, fast, feature-rich, and user-friendly, making it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable and modern Linux distribution. Whether you're new to Linux or an experienced user, Zorin OS 17.2 offers an outstanding experience that is hard to beat. Im recommending it for Ubuntu 22 users
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-18
Votes: 1
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Zorin OS has consistently impressed as a user-friendly and polished Linux distribution, and version 17.2 elevates that reputation to new heights. This isn't just another Linux distro; it's a carefully crafted operating system designed with both newcomers and experienced users in mind, earning a well-deserved 10/10 rating.
From the moment you boot the live environment, Zorin OS 17.2 exudes elegance and simplicity. The desktop environment, based on GNOME, is clean, intuitive, and strikingly similar to Windows, making it an ideal choice for those migrating from Microsoft's ecosystem. The inclusion of the Zorin Appearance app is a stroke of genius, allowing users to effortlessly switch between desktop layouts resembling Windows 7, Windows 10, macOS, and even Ubuntu, catering to individual preferences and ensuring a comfortable transition.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Zorin OS 17.2 boasts impressive performance and stability. It's built upon Ubuntu, inheriting its robust foundation and vast software repositories. This means access to a wealth of applications through the Software store, including popular choices like LibreOffice, Firefox, and more. The inclusion of Wine and PlayOnLinux further expands software compatibility, enabling users to run many Windows applications seamlessly.
What truly sets Zorin OS 17.2 apart is its attention to detail and user experience. The developers have meticulously refined every aspect of the system, from the streamlined installation process to the intuitive menu structure. The pre-installed applications are carefully curated to provide a complete out-of-the-box experience, covering everything from office productivity to multimedia consumption. Furthermore, the system is remarkably stable, providing a smooth and reliable computing experience.
In conclusion, Zorin OS 17.2 is a triumph in Linux desktop design. It's a perfect blend of beauty, functionality, and user-friendliness. Whether you're a seasoned Linux user or someone taking their first steps into the open-source world, Zorin OS 17.2 is an exceptional choice that deserves a perfect score. It's a testament to what a Linux distribution can achieve when user experience is prioritized, making it a true 10/10 operating system.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2025-01-15
Votes: 2
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As Windows 10 support is ending this year, probably some of my friends are going to ask me for the best Linux distro recommendation. As I haven't been a Zorin OS user before, I decided to take it for a spin on a test machine.
If you ask me, it feels indeed like an old Windows 7/10 desktop, but much more modern and elegant. Memory usage is also comparable to Windows, thanks to GNOME desktop environment which makes it quite heavy on resources.
Default application choice on the Core variant is decent, but if one wants to expand it, there are a lot of options in the software store. The OS supports Flatpaks and Snaps out of the box and there is also Windows app support installable as well.
What I don't like, however, is that it is based on an older Ubuntu base – 22.04 which is nearly 3 years old.
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Overall, it might stick to the non-techie Windows user, who wants either good appearance or Windows app support out of the box. But bear in mind it's not for under-powered machines (Lite edition has been discontinued) and for the more technical users Mint might be somewhat better.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-01-09
Votes: 0
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The latest version of Zorin OS is the first linux distro I feel is worthy of replacing windows for the typical windows user. I've tinkered with Linux distros for over five years now (even an older version of Zorin) , and had yet to find a suitable replacement for windows, until now. What makes Zorin OS great is 1) Reliability - very robust, even when a program hangs, you can generally close the window/program easily.. doesn't complain just keeps going. 2) Intuitive - Similar to windows, but without the annoying spyware, bloatware, or forcing you into Microsoft programs & searches. 3) Was the only distro out of all the ones that I tried, including the latest Linux Mint- Cinnamon, that I actually wanted to keep installed on my machine. 4) Fast & Responsive, 5) Support by Zorin OS, and based off of Ubuntu,so there is wide support & software availability. 6) Works the best out of the box (in my opinion, as a linux amateur migrating from Windows, and as someone who tried over 10 of the most popular distros on distrowatch). 6) beautiful - when set to dark mode with the default night mountain background. Just an absolutely stunning OS. I also changed the icons to "Hicolor", under theme, which makes my icons look even better.
As mentioned earlier, I have tried many other distros, including the Latest Linux Mint - Cinnamon, that everyone says is so great, but Linux Mint is not nearly as responsive, nor does it look as nice as Zorin in dark mode. There were several occasions I tried to open the software app in Linux Mint, and it just hung there, and I couldn't close the program easily... kind of like windows lol. Zoron, however simply just keeps going, and doesn't behave buggy in its everyday usage. Doesn't have a bunch of screen flickering, or does it leave you wondering "what was that?" "what just happened?" You know the drill with a lot of these distros. I love Zorin so far. I have installed it on 4 (FOUR) laptops (about 3-5 years old -3 intel machines, one amd ryzen, one of the intel machines has a dedicated gpu gtx 1650 ) The more I use it, the more I love it.
My only complaint is, and it's extremely minor, I wish they would update their logo to something a little different.. the current one just doesn't do it for me.. hexagon with Z? Probably a simple "Zorin" rectangle in their current font would be better. Anyway, the only nagging little flaw I see, but related to appearance, and a subjective personal preference.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-28
Votes: 1
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I've tried a lot of distros over the years from Ubuntu through Solus, Mint, Elementary, Lubuntu, and LMDE6. Ubuntu was just crashing on me left, right, center. I didn't like the look of Linux Mint on first install. I quickly removed it. A lot of them left me unsatisfied and frustrated till I tried Zorin 15. It went well. The similarities with Windows was great for a newbie like myself. I've been dual-booting it with Windows 11 for some months now. I had problems getting drivers for my Ugreen wifi adapter with the other distros, but Zorin detected it and I had no issues whatsoever.
I've tried the Core, Education, and Lite versions. I particularly liked the Education one because of the plethora of apps for my son to play and learn with.
I'm now using the 17.2. I like how it just works without having to touch the terminal. I also like the availability of Wine on it. It's very stable and my PC is working better with it than the windows 11 installed alongside it. It's snappy and hasn't crashed so far. Having and supporting flatpaks is also a plus.
The software app is kinda slow though. I just wish it would load a bit faster.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-26
Votes: 59
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i am using Zorin and its perfect in every way!!! well done for this great distro!!!! so stable, light, fast and very easy to use for everyone special who were using windows this distro zorin is perfect and so easy and everything working so great its really perfect executed and also the hardware support everything works amazing. not boring at all its so simple, so easy. for desktop computer zorin is the best seriously and updates often and thats great so simple in every way, stable, secure, light and amazing so great using this distro zorin
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-12-24
Votes: 7
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I've used a ton of different distros over the years, starting with Ubuntu, but also Mint, Mandrake, EndeavorOS, Elementary, and even Haiku, among countless others. But when I tried Zorin, the OS finally felt solid, not fragile. Everything worked as it should, and never felt like I'd have to wipe and reinstall at any moment. Zorin is now my recommendation to anyone looking to try Linux. It just feels the most polished and tightly fitted. There are a few nits, sure, but overall, Zorin is the most competitive desktop with MacOS that I've used. It's simply well executed.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-12-12
Votes: 31
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The Zorin team has put together what I consider to be the perfect Linux desktop distro. I say that thinking about stability, outstanding hardware support, a beautiful desktop environment that can please users coming from Windows or MacOS, a lot of customization features built in with more available through installation of Gnome extensions, full support for Snaps, Flatpaks, and Deb packages, and more. If you just want to get your work done, and aren't interested in constantly tinkering with your system just to get it to run, Zorin OS is probably a good choice for you. I want to mention the Pro version, which I do pay for to support the project. You do get some additional features and a lot of additonal software pre-installed. Not that you could't get the software yourself, but a lot of the work is done for you. I use Ubuntu on three of my computers, but have Zorin OS 17.2 Pro on a six year-old Dell tower with an nVidia GTX 1060 card. Everything works great, even many of my Steam games (I don't do much gaming anymore, but I appreciate being able to play Bioshock and a few other games once in awhile). If there are any major pitfalls to Zorin, I haven't encountered them yet. Some people might find Zorin a little boring, I suppose, but again, this is an OS that simply gets out of your way and in an elegant and attractive way.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-10-25
Votes: 21
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I've been using Linux since the early 2000s and Zorin just reminds me of the commercial-grade Linux days of Xandros and Mandrake. Zorin is a distro that's a good fit for a small business or home office because of its focus on the desktop and availability of paid professional support (most paid support for Linux is only available on the server side, not consumer side). One downside is that it tends to be further behind in updates because of its Ubuntu LTS base, which can hurt hardware compatibility, but gives it more stability. That said, it was the perfect "office distro" to throw on my aging Microsoft Surface Go 2 device to give it new life.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-10-16
Votes: 52
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I have been using LINUX since 2007 and have always had older, dated laptops to work with. Zorin 17.1 is a great distro, and about the same as any distro running xfce desktop. I program in C language with an old DOS compiler, so I use DOSBOX for that purpose. MX LINUX was a bit easier to use because you could just click on a file in the file manager and it would open them with DOSBOX because they were .EXE files and I didn"t have do do anything more. Zorin is not quite as efficient in that respect, but I was able to work around the problem and it works fine. Linux Mint xfce is junk and I would not use it. The cinnimon edition is better but slow on older computers. Zorin is just as fast and looks great. The software manager is still a bit slow but much better than the MX LiNUX package manager. I will continue to use ZORIN 17.1. I have the Zorin Pro edition but use the 17.1 core edition because its not as bloated as the pro version and if I want to change the desktop, I'll just upload GNOME tweaks and change it. I don't have any plans on doing this as the Zorin core desktop is fine as is and I don't want to change.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-23
Votes: 93
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The new version perfected again, on an already proven basis. Zorin Os suits me in all aspects of my operating system requirements. I really appreciate that the repository contains all the applications I'm used to from years of using Linux. In my subjective opinion, I can say that Zorin Os 17.2 is noticeably faster than the previous version. The appearance of the environment is purposeful for using this system, and I have nothing to complain about. I bought the PRO version, and I can say that it was not a wasted investment. Team ZorinOs is doing a great job, and I really appreciate that. Thanks.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-09-21
Votes: 12
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For those of you who needed the newer 6.8 kernel its here and working great. Stability is excellent and the overall user experience is excellent. Zorin continues to be a great choice for Windows users looking to get into Linux. Windows app compatibility is good and so far gaming has been a great experience. The appearance as well as the overall user interface makes it a joy to use. Im using the free Core version which I still believe to be the best version for most users. Its such an end user focused distro that its hard find things to complain about. Again those of you that moved away from Zorin because of the need for the 6.8 kernel, its here with 17.2 so why bother with Ubuntu?
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-08-29
Votes: 22
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I previously posted about not being able to connect to my bluetooth speaker with Zorin Pro Lite. After a few more re boots I noticed that I did not select "trusted" when the device came up. My new problem was that the device was not even being listed but the reboot fixed that. Then I selected "trust" this device and then I was able to pair wth it. Previously, I never selected "trust" device, but instead just selected the connect device at the top menu and it would just work. Long story short, I was something I wasnt doing and not the fault of Zorin. I'll continue to use Zorin Pro (lite) because of Zorins work to improve on xfce. I am a previous user of MX Linux for several years. Have used Fedora (gnome, mate), Debian (gnome), Mint (cinnimon, mate), PopOs (2022 version).
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 4
Date: 2024-08-29
Votes: 2
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Trying out Zorin Pro Lite. Could not get bluetooth to work with speaker. Detected it but would not connect. Then it would not even detect the speaker. Will go back to Zorin (free). I was under impression that Zorin Pro Lite would use the gnome desktop but instead it uses the xfce desktop. I liked it but must have the bluetooth working. I tried rebooting a few times but with no luck. Seems like always some issue with linux distributions. MX linux was previous distro used and I used it for several years until I got bored with the xfce desktop.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-07-25
Votes: 2
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I've been using Zorin since 15.X and found it very nice to use, easy to look at, very stable and polished. However all this shiny-shiny and stability comes at a cost: 7.1 is still based on Ubuntu 22.04 and is already 2 years out of date with kernel 6.5. When I finally upgraded my home desktop to something more modern (Ryzen 7700X/RX 7900 XT) I found that I either had to force a kernel update to 6.8 and lose compatibility/stability or settle for abandoning any control over my GPU. Mind you the RX 7000 series has been available for close to two years so is nowhere near bleeding edge tech.
I settled for Ubuntu 24.04 and sadly said goodbye to Zorin after all these years. I'll miss all the lovely spit and polish but I love my gaming more. I'll certainly jump back to Zorin if they updated more frequently.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-07-22
Votes: 31
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Zorin laptop user here for 3 years. I started with 15.3. I installed Zorin on my wife's laptop also.
I do some distro hoping, but I came back to Zorin. Stable, bug-free, end-user oriented, clean design.
I tried fedora (and I still have fedora kde on my desk computer), manjaro, MX linux, Mint cinamon, ubuntu, elementary, kubuntu, tuxedo... I largely prefer KDE on desk computer, but touchpad gestures on Gnome on my laptop are essential.
Some cons ? It's definitly a boring distro... which is also a big pro !
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2024-06-12
Votes: 50
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Zorin-OS-17.1-Core-64-bit-r1 installed on Lenovo ideapad slim1 14Anm7: I did some distro-hopping to find one, Zorin that worked well. I am more familiar with MX, or Mint but sensing the RTL wifi driver out-of-the-box only worked with Zorin, Ubuntu (and a few derivatives), Fedora, and a few other distros all of which had issues. The Zorin installation was easy, in dual Win-11 boot mode, sensing and overwriting a partition previously used for Linux. In the set up with a Brother laser printer Zorin auto-found and installed the drivers. I was a bit put off by the software repositories using Snap or Flathub, where I was used to installing from .deb files but about a dozen useful applications were found (or their equivalents) and easily installed. Zorin is fast and has a clean (lacks a few features) desktop.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2024-06-03
Votes: 0
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There is something wrong with the iso! then after the last step in the installation process the installation crashes. Have downloaded over three times and burned to a usb but with the same result. Note, I don't have this problem with other distros I've tested. I suspect that zorin is not fully compatible with nvidia cards, as most linux distros are not! For example, manjaro does not tolerate nvidia, many have had many strange results and crashes with that s´distro in the last year, gave up. Now I'm looking for a stable distro that is compatible with my nvidia 2060 card. Have win10 on the machine too, but have no problem with nvidia.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-24
Votes: 30
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I've been working with Linux Zorin for years without any problems. It is the most user-friendly Linux for me.
The installation is easy and I can install everything I need via software.
Zorin Connect sends notifications from the cell phone to the Linux PC.
Perfect. I don't need anything else anymore.
It also runs on my notebook.
The associated software is complete and especially.
Evolution as an email client is integrated and professional in terms of functionality.
The connection to a NAS server works perfectly.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-05-18
Votes: 13
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Zorin OS is one of the most user-friendly and visually appealing Linux distributions I've ever tried. It's an excellent choice, especially for new Linux users. Here are a few key reasons why Zorin OS stands out:
User-Friendly Interface: Zorin OS features a clean and modern interface that is incredibly easy to get accustomed to. The desktop layout options, designed especially for users transitioning from Windows, make the transition seamless. The menu structure and settings are intuitive and user-friendly.
Visual Appeal: The desktop environment of Zorin OS is truly stunning. Its aesthetic design, sleek themes, and customizable desktop options offer a functional yet beautiful user experience. With various theme choices, you can personalize the interface to your liking.
Performance and Stability: Zorin OS runs smoothly on both old and new hardware. Its efficient use of system resources ensures you can work without performance issues. Additionally, being based on Ubuntu, it benefits from extensive software support and regular updates.
Easy Installation and Software Support: The installation process of Zorin OS is incredibly simple and fast. Even for beginners, the step-by-step guided setup makes it easy. With the software center, you can quickly access and install all the applications you need.
Strong Community and Support: There is an active community behind Zorin OS. Online forums and resources provide quick solutions to any issues you might encounter. Additionally, the official support services are very helpful.
In conclusion, Zorin OS is a perfect choice for anyone looking to step into the world of Linux. If you are seeking an operating system that is both visually satisfying and exceptionally user-friendly, you should definitely give Zorin OS a try.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-04-22
Votes: 43
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One of the best distro-installations and ease-of-use experiences I've had with Linux yet. I've been a fan of Fedora but this is my new favorite distro. It works really well on both the old Macbook and Dell laptop that I installed the pro version on. I've committed to making it my daily-driver for most things. I did experience an issue with sound drivers on the Macbook10,1 (2017 Macbook 12 inch), which I found a community fix. Outside of that, that machine felt new. The installation on the 4 year old Dell Latitude couldn't have gone better, it really was install, and go; no issues what so ever.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 5
Date: 2024-04-02
Votes: 1
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I have tested dozens of distros since Ubuntu 5.10 in 2006. And though Zorin looks "pretty" it is just another rendition in a long line of Ubuntu derivatives. That, along with its use of Snaps and Flatpak instead of Synaptic and apt (and the hassle it takes to remove them from the distro), makes it an undesirable distro for daily use. In addition, I have never had any liking for the hideous looking GNOME desktop but have used Gnome 2/MATE for the past 18 years. Since MX seems to have lost its way and become very buggy since 19.4 I will continue using Linux Mint and LMDE as my daily drivers on my Lenovo & Dell laptops for the foreseeable future.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-16
Votes: 21
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It doesn't matter if you're a beginner/intermediate/advanced Linux user, if you're looking for a distro that "just works" and doesn't waste your time, this is the one to get. Period.
I've been a Linux user for years, I'm not scared of using the terminal to troubleshoot and fix things, but as I get older I find myself getting less and less tolerant about having to open it even for basic tasks that could be accomplished with 1 or 2 clicks. Zorin does a fantastic job at managing that part of using Linux.
Mainly by:
- Supporting all packages and installing them like you'd expect, click on the file and let the OS do its job, no terminal, no fuss. Even .exe files are easily installed by default (And if that .exe is also available as a Linux package, Zorin will ask you if you prefer to download that one instead, fantastic feature in my opinion)
The Software Center has plenty of content and you'll likely find anything you use in there, it also lets you choose between all available packages for a given app with a simple drop down menu.
- Beautiful out of the box, it's likely that at least one of the built in themes will fit your needs and you'll be up and running immediately instead of having to spend 30 minutes installing GNOME extensions just to make the UI usable.
It's based on Ubuntu LTS, so as we know this can be a blessing and a curse depending what you're looking for. It's of course very stable and reliable but that also means that it can get quite old. And this is really the only negative thing I think of about this distro.
It feels like a commercial, polished OS. It functions like a normal user expects an OS to function. It's stable, it's quick. What more do you want? Highly recommended.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-03-16
Votes: 30
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Very good replacement alternative from PikaOS (which also Ubuntu based and they completely broken distribution by migration from 23.04 to the mess with updates on 23.10). It's fast, works from the first run with new Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti Super card, which requires 550 driver minimum. Very important flatpak support in apps and appstore instead of snaps. I'm not sure if it's really important but "powerful" 3rd mode in power management absent, only "balanced" and "power saver" present. In everything else very capable and not limiting in capabilities users distribution (like Ubuntu way to lock on snaps or prevent python, etc). We use this OS to create new Ai advancements (full Python freedom is very important and support of latest best GPU accelerators drivers).
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 16.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2024-02-21
Votes: 3
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My version is a couple of years old now.
I liked it, it is lean, efficient, and fairly fast.
It has some really nice backgrounds for those (of us) who like eye-candy.
It has (I forget) either Libre Office included or readily accessible;
this is critical as it works just like (MS) Office, and no use having a computer
if you can't read and write documents in the common formats.
My only reason for quitting it was the lack of the "SUSPEND" feature as seen in Mint, MX, and Manjaro.
SUSPEND causes the system to "STOP," and almost shutdown.
This process takes seconds, and when you hit the power on it starts again in seconds.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-02-17
Votes: 39
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What an amazing distro !
I've installed Zorin 17 to a friend's pc (she's not tech-savvy) and got surprised of how nice and elegant everything is.
So, i decided to give it a go myself.
Coming from Arch, it was very easy to customize it to my needs.
It runs smoothly, it is extremely snappy, the 3-finger gestures through a touchpad can do miracles and the aesthetics are fantastic!
All hardware got detected correctly, wayland is default, and i've activated 'pipewire' as the default sound server as well, instead of 'pulseaudio' (you can find online tutorials for ubuntu 22.04 # Attention: tutorials in the end suggest to enable 'wireplumber.service' --> this is not needed, so skip it #
Then, i installed (downloaded the standalone .deb) 'JamesDSP' for Linux and the audio turned awesome.
I've also installed 'qemu-kvm' succesfully ( there's online tutorials for this too # Attention: 'libvirtd.service' gets activated automatically --> skip enabling it #) and then installed succesfully 'Arch Linux' inside the VM,
also activated 'Windows Apps Support' by the click of a button, which let me install 'FL Studio' DAW, and it works like a charm!!
Flatpak & Appimage & Snap & Windows .exe support, plus Operating System support until 2027 June, makes everybody's life rosy !
I don't feel i miss anything !
Linux Kernel as of now (February 2024) is "6.5.0-18-generic", which is insanely good for an LTS-based distro (22.04), probably a 'HWE-stack' thing of ubuntu-based distros!
Updates come every now and then, showing up automatically in a window, and finish succesfully.
Language support is great.
Congrats to the developers! Amazing work !
Give it a try.
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