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Last Update: 2024-02-02 02:44 UTC


Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Windows. Zorin OS also comes with an application that lets users run many Windows programs. The distribution's ultimate goal is to provide a Linux alternative to Windows and let Windows users enjoy all the features of Linux without complications.



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Average visitor rating: 8.4/10 from 216 review(s).


Zorin Summary
Distribution Zorin OS
Home Page https://www.zorinos.com/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums https://forum.zorin.com/
Alternative User Forums
Documentation https://help.zorin.com/
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Bug Tracker --
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Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2023-12-20: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17
 • 2023-12-04: Development Release: Zorin OS 17 Beta
 • 2023-07-27: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.3
 • 2022-10-27: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.2
 • 2022-03-10: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.1
 • 2021-08-17: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16
 • 2021-04-15: Development Release: Zorin OS 16 Beta
 • 2020-09-08: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.3
 • 2020-03-05: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.2
 • 2019-12-13: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.1
 • 2019-11-21: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15 "Lite"
 • 2019-06-05: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15
 • More Zorin releases...

  Headlines:
 • 2023-06-30 Zorin OS unveils new upgrade utility
 • 2022-02-22 Zorin launches Help documentation site
 • 2021-12-08 Zorin releases Lite editions for version 16
 • 2021-08-09 Zorin previews Pro edition features
 • 2019-06-21 Zorin partners with Star Labs
 • More Zorin headlines...

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  • Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
  • Colour scheme: green text = latest stable version, red text = development or beta version. The function determining beta versions is not 100% reliable due to a wide variety of versioning schemes.
Feature 17 16.3 15.3
Release Date 2023-12-20 2023-07-27 2020-09-08
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 2500-3000 2500-3000 2200-4300
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop GNOME GNOME, Xfce GNOME, Xfce
Package Management DEB, Flatpak, Snap DEB, Flatpak, Snap DEB, Flatpak, Snap
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes
Asian Language Support -- -- --
Full Package List 17 16.3 15.3
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.11) 1.2.6 1.2.2 1.1.3
amdgpu (23.0.0) -- 19.1.0 19.1.0
bash (5.2.21) 5.1 5.0 4.4.18
bind (9.18.21) -- -- --
chromium (121.0.6167.139) -- -- --
cups (2.4.7) 2.4.1 2.3.1 2.2.7
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.3.5
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.46.5 1.45.5 1.44.1
firefox (122.0) -- 115.0.2 80.0.1
freetype (2.13.2) 2.11.1 2.10.1 2.8.1
gcc (13.2.0) -- -- --
gimp (2.10.36) -- 2.10.18 2.10.14
glibc (2.39) 2.35 2.31 2.28
gnome-shell (45.3) 43.9 3.38.4 3.30.2
gnucash (5.5) -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.56) -- -- --
grub (2.12) 2.06 2.04 2.02
gtk (4.12.5) 4.10.4 3.24.20 3.22.30
httpd (2.4.58) -- -- --
inkscape (1.3.1) -- -- --
k3b (23.08.4) -- -- --
kmod (31) 29 27 24
krita (5.2.2) -- -- --
LibreOffice (24.2.0) 7.6.4 7.5.5rc2 6.4.6rc2
linux (6.7.3) 6.2.0 5.15 5.4
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- --
mariadb (11.1.3) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.26.2) -- -- --
mesa (24.0.0) 23.0.4 21.2.6 20.0.8
mysql (8.3.0) -- -- --
nautilus (45.2.1) 42.6 3.36.3 3.26.4
NVIDIA (545.29.06) -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) -- -- --
openjdk (21.0.2) -- -- --
openssh (9.6p1) 8.9p1 8.2p1 7.6p1
openssl (3.2.1) 3.0.2u 1.1.1f 1.1.1
perl (5.38.2) 5.34.0 5.30.0 5.26.1
php (8.3.2) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (5.27.10) -- -- --
postfix (3.8.5) -- -- --
postgresql (16.1) -- -- --
Python (3.12.1) 3.10.6 3.8.10 3.6.7
qt (6.6.1) 5.15.3 5.12.8 5.9.5
samba (4.19.4) 4.15.13 -- --
systemd (255.3) 249.11 245.4 237
thunderbird (115.7.0) -- -- 68.2.1
vim (9.1) 8.2 8.1 8.0
vlc (3.0.20) -- -- --
wayland (1.22.0) -- -- --
xfdesktop (4.18.1) -- -- --
xorg-server (21.1.11) 21.1.4 1.20.13 1.19.6


Reader Ratings
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Version: 17
Rating: 10
Date: 2024-01-17
Votes: 28


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: 0


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


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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