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Zorin OS


Last Update: 2023-07-27 23:45 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.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 11 (645), 6 months: 10 (659), 3 months: 10 (627), 4 weeks: 11 (710), 1 week: 13 (672)

Average visitor rating: 8.41/10 from 205 review(s).


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Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 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
 • 2019-03-20: Development Release: Zorin OS 15 Beta
 • 2018-08-13: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.4
 • 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
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Full Package List 16.3 15.3 12.4 11 10 9 8.1 7.1 6.4 5.2 4 3.2   1 Full Package List
Package 16.3 15.3 12.4 11 10 9 8.1 7.1 6.4 5.2 4 3.2 2 1 Package
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- abiword (3.0.5)
alsa-lib (1.2.10) 1.2.2 1.1.3 1.1.0 1.0.29 1.0.28 1.0.27.2 1.0.27.2 1.0.25 1.0.25 1.0.24.1 1.0.23 1.0.22 1.0.20 1.0.18 alsa-lib (1.2.10)
amdgpu (23.0.0) 19.1.0 19.1.0 18.0.1 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 8.780 8.723 8.660 8.600 amdgpu (23.0.0)
bash (5.2.21) 5.0 4.4.18 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 3.2 bash (5.2.21)
bind (9.18.20) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- bind (9.18.20)
chromium (119.0.6045.199) -- -- -- -- -- -- 33.0.1750.115 30.0.1599.66 29.0.1547.57 15.0.874.121 8.0.552.215 15.0.874.106 -- -- chromium (119.0.6045.199)
cups (2.4.7) 2.3.1 2.2.7 2.1.3 2.1.0 2.0.2 1.7.2 1.7.0rc1 1.6.2 1.5.3 1.4.6 1.4.4 1.4.3 1.4.1 1.3.9 cups (2.4.7)
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) 4.4.1 4.3.5 4.3.3 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.1.ESV-R4 4.1.1-P1 3.1.3 3.1.3 3.1.2 3.1.1 dhcp (4.4.3-P1)
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.45.5 1.44.1 1.42.13 1.42.12 1.42.12 1.42.9 1.42.8 1.42.5 1.42 1.41.14 1.41.12 1.41.11 1.41.9 1.41.4 e2fsprogs (1.47.0)
firefox (120.0.1) 115.0.2 80.0.1 61.0.1 44.0 39.0 30.0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 3.5.6 3.0.11 firefox (120.0.1)
freetype (2.13.2) 2.10.1 2.8.1 2.6.1 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.4.12 2.4.11 2.4.8 2.4.4 2.4.2 2.3.11 2.3.9 2.3.9 freetype (2.13.2)
gcc (13.2.0) -- -- 5.3.1 5.2.1 4.9.2 4.8.2 4.8.1 4.7.3 4.6.3 4.5.2 4.4.4 4.4.3 4.4.1 4.3.3 gcc (13.2.0)
gimp (2.10.36) 2.10.18 2.10.14 -- 2.8.14 2.8.14 2.8.10 2.8.6 2.8.4 2.8.6 2.6.11 2.6.10 2.6.8 2.6.7 2.6.6 gimp (2.10.36)
glibc (2.38) 2.31 2.28 2.23 2.21 2.21 2.19 2.17 2.17 2.15 2.13 2.12.1 2.11.1 2.10.1 2.9 glibc (2.38)
gnome-shell (45.1) 3.38.4 3.30.2 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- gnome-shell (45.1)
gnucash (5.4-1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- gnucash (5.4-1)
gnumeric (1.12.56) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- gnumeric (1.12.56)
grub (2.06) 2.04 2.02 2.02beta2 2.02beta2 2.02beta2 2.02beta2 2.00 2.00 1.99 1.99rc1 1.98 1.98 1.97beta4 0.97 grub (2.06)
gtk (4.12.4) 3.24.20 3.22.30 3.18.9 3.16.7 3.14.13 3.10.8 3.8.6 3.6.4 3.4.2 2.24.4 2.22.0 2.20.1 2.18.3 2.16.1 gtk (4.12.4)
httpd (2.4.58) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- httpd (2.4.58)
inkscape (1.3.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- inkscape (1.3.1)
k3b (23.08.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- k3b (23.08.3)
kmod (31) 27 24 22 21 18 15 9 9 -- -- -- -- -- -- kmod (31)
krita (5.2.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- krita (5.2.1)
libreoffice (7.6.3) 7.5.5rc2 6.4.6rc2 5.1.6rc2 5.0.2 4.4.2 4.2.4 4.1.3 4.0.2 3.5.7 3.3.4 3.2.1 3.3.2 3.1.1 3.0.1 libreoffice (7.6.3)
linux (6.6.3) 5.15 5.4 4.15 4.2 3.19 3.11 3.11 3.8 3.2 2.6.38 2.6.35 2.6.32 2.6.31 2.6.28 linux (6.6.3)
Package 16.3 15.3 12.4 11 10 9 8.1 7.1 6.4 5.2 4 3.2 2 1 Package
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- lxpanel (0.10.1)
mariadb (11.1.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- mariadb (11.1.3)
mate-desktop (1.26.2) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- mate-desktop (1.26.2)
mesa (23.3.0) 21.2.6 20.0.8 18.0.5 11.0.2 10.5.2 10.1.3 9.2.1 9.1.4 8.0.2 7.10.2 7.9git 7.7.1 7.6.0 7.4.0 mesa (23.3.0)
mysql (8.2.0) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- mysql (8.2.0)
nautilus (45.1) 3.36.3 3.26.4 3.14.3 3.14.2 3.14.2 3.10.1 3.8.2 3.6.3 3.4.2 2.32.2.2 2.32.0 2.31.1 2.28.1 2.26.2 nautilus (45.1)
NVIDIA (545.29.06) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 260.19.06 195.36.24 185.18.36 180.44 NVIDIA (545.29.06)
openbox (3.6.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- openbox (3.6.1)
openjdk (21.0.1) -- -- -- 7u91 7u79 7u55 7u51 -- -- -- -- 6b20 -- 6b14 openjdk (21.0.1)
openssh (9.5p1) 8.2p1 7.6p1 7.2p2 6.9p1 6.7p1 6.6p1 6.2p2 6.1p1 5.9p1 5.8p1 5.5p1 5.3p1 5.1p1 5.1p1 openssh (9.5p1)
openssl (3.2.0) 1.1.1f 1.1.1 1.0.2g 1.0.2d 1.0.1f 1.0.1f 1.0.1e 1.0.1c 1.0.1 0.9.8o 0.9.8o 0.9.8k 0.9.8g 0.9.8g openssl (3.2.0)
perl (5.38.2) 5.30.0 5.26.1 5.22.1 5.20.2 5.20.2 5.18.2 5.14.2 5.14.2 5.14.2 5.10.1 5.10.1 5.10.1 5.10.0 5.10.0 perl (5.38.2)
php (8.3.0) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- php (8.3.0)
plasma-desktop (5.27.9) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- plasma-desktop (5.27.9)
postfix (3.8.3) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- postfix (3.8.3)
postgresql (16.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- postgresql (16.1)
Python (3.12.0) 3.8.10 3.6.7 2.7.12 2.7.9 2.7.9 2.7.5 2.7.5 2.7.4 2.7.3 2.7.1 2.6.6 2.6.5 2.6.4 2.6.2 Python (3.12.0)
qt (6.6.1) 5.12.8 5.9.5 5.5.1 5.4.2 5.4.1 5.2.1 5.0.2 5.0.1 4.8.1 4.7.2 4.7.0 4.6.2 4.5.3 4.5.0 qt (6.6.1)
samba (4.19.3) -- -- -- 4.1.17 4.1.13 4.1.6 3.6.18 3.6.9 3.6.3 3.5.8 3.5.4 3.4.7 3.4.0 3.3.2 samba (4.19.3)
systemd (254.7) 245.4 237 229 225 219 204 204 198 -- -- -- -- -- -- systemd (254.7)
thunderbird (115.5.1) -- 68.2.1 52.9.1 -- -- 24.6.0 24.3.0 24.0 17.0.8 -- -- -- -- -- thunderbird (115.5.1)
vim (9.0) 8.1 8.0 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 vim (9.0)
vlc (3.0.20) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 2.0.8 1.1.9 1.1.4 1.0.6 -- -- vlc (3.0.20)
wayland (1.22.0) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- wayland (1.22.0)
xfdesktop (4.18.1) -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- xfdesktop (4.18.1)
xorg-server (21.1.9) 1.20.13 1.19.6 1.18.4 1.17.2 1.17.1 1.15.1 1.14.3 1.13.3 1.11.4 1.10.1 1.9.0 1.7.6 1.6.4 1.6.0 xorg-server (21.1.9)

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Version: 16.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-10-25
Votes: 29


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


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: 18


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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