• • • • • • •
 • Home Page, Headlines
 • DW Weekly, Comments
 • Packages, Package Management
 • Glossary, FAQ, Mobile Site 		 • Search, Sitemap
 • Major Distributions
 • Submit Distribution
 • Upcoming Releases
  • About DistroWatch
 • Page Hit Ranking
 • Advertise
 • CryptoCoin.cc

Zorin OS RSS Feed DistroWatch.com: Zorin OS

Zorin OS

Last Update: 2018-08-28 02:03 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: 10 (637), 6 months: 10 (661), 3 months: 10 (659), 4 weeks: 13 (713), 1 week: 14 (709)

Average visitor rating: 7.92/10 from 205 review(s).


Zorin Summary
Distribution Zorin OS
Home Page http://www.zorin-os.com/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums http://www.zoringroup.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=3
Alternative User Forums
Documentation --
Screenshots http://zorin-os.com/gallery.html • DistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors http://zorin-os.com/free.html •
Bug Tracker --
Related Websites --
Reviews 12: DarkDuck • DistroWatch • DarkDuck • Everyday Linux User • CMS Critic • derStandard (German)
11: DistroWatch
10: DistroWatch • Dedoimedo
9: Blogspot • Blogspot
8: Blogspot • Blogspot • ZDNet • Linux Insider • Everyday Linux User • Blogspot
7: Dedoimedo • Blogspot • DistroWatch • Blogspot
6: Blogspot • Everyday Linux User • Linux Insider • DarkDuck • Wordpress • DistroWatch • Linux User • DarkDuck • DarkDuck • Linux Za Sve (Croatian) • Linux Za Sve (Croatian)
5: Wordpress • Tech-FAQ
4: Blogspot • DistroWatch
3: Dedoimedo • Blogspot
2: Viva O Linux (Portuguese) • IT Lure
Where To Buy OSDisc.com (sponsored link)

Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases, download links and checksums:
 • 2018-08-13: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.4
 • 2018-03-16: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.3
 • 2017-09-08: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.2
 • 2017-02-27: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.1
 • 2016-11-18: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12
 • 2016-09-19: Development Release: Zorin OS 12 Beta
 • 2016-02-03: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 11
 • 2016-01-19: Development Release: Zorin OS 11 Beta
 • 2015-08-01: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 10
 • 2015-07-12: Development Release: Zorin OS 10 RC
 • 2014-08-13: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 9 "Lite", "Educational Lite"
 • 2014-07-30: Distribution Release: Zorin OS 9 "Educational"
 • More Zorin releases...

Table Notes and Explanations

(Please refer to the table below.)
  • Select view: Major packages only (52) All tracked packages (226)
  • To compare the software in this project to the software available in other distributions, please see our Compare Packages page.
  • 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.
Linux Media
Linux Mint 19$5.95
Ubuntu 18.10$5.95
Debian 9.6.0$5.95
openSUSE 15.0$5.95
Manjaro 18.0$5.95
Fedora 29$5.95
MX Linux 17.1$5.95
USB Flash Drives
Linux Mint 19 16GB$14.95
Ubuntu 18.10 16GB$14.95
Fedora 29 16GB$14.95

Free Shipping on orders over $20
Professional Quality
Click here to visit OSDisc.com now


Advertisement

StickerYou
Create Custom Stickers, Labels, Tattoos and Decals at StickerYou

As a valued partner and proud supporter of DistroWatch, StickerYou is happy to offer a 10% discount on all Custom Stickers, Business Labels, Roll Labels, Vinyl Lettering or Custom Decals. StickerYou is your one-stop shop to make your business stick! Use code DISTRO10 at the checkout page to apply your discount.


Apologies, this particular file doesn't seem to be available


Feature 12.4 11 10 9 8.1 7.1 6.4 5.2 4 3.2 2 1 Feature
Release Date 2018-08-13 2016-02-03 2015-08-01 2014-07-15 2014-02-21 2013-10-16 2013-08-28 2011-11-23 2010-12-22 2011-11-10 2010-01-01 2009-07-01 Release Date
End Of Life                         End Of Life
Price (US$) Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Free Price (US$)
Image Size (MB) 1400-2500                       Image Size (MB)
Free Download ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO Free Download
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Graphical Installation
Default Desktop GNOME, Xfce GNOME, LXDE GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME GNOME Default Desktop
Package Management DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB DEB Package Management
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Fixed Release Model
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice LibreOffice OO.o LibreOffice OO.o OO.o Office Suite
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 i386, x86_64 Processor Architecture
Init Software systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd systemd Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Upstart Init Software
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Btrfs, ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS ext3, ext4, JFS, ReiserFS, XFS Journaled File Systems
Multilingual Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Multilingual
Asian Language Support -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Asian Language Support
Full Package List 12.4 11 10 9 8.1 7.1 6.4 5.2 4 3.2   1 Full Package List
Reader Ratings
Reader supplied reviews for Zorin OS

Average rating
7.9
from 205 review(s)
Please specify which version of the distribtion you are reviewing.
Please selecting a rating in the range of 1-10.
Please write at least one sentence about the distribution while limiting your review to 2040 characters.


What are your thoughts on Zorin OS?
Please include a few pros and a few cons, along with your overall impression of the operating system.
Our FAQ page has tips on writing a good mini-review.

Version:

Rating:    out of 10

Comments (maximum 2,040 characters):



Past reviews - sort by:

Version: 12.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-12-11
Votes: 14


 I enjoy the lite version with 32 Bit instead of 64 on my desktop computer this is a good operating system when making the switch to Linux!


Was this review helpful? Yes No
Version: 12.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2018-11-26
Votes: 17


 it is very good for education, because you get a lot of good programs pre installed.


Was this review helpful? Yes No
Version: 12.4
Rating: 7
Date: 2018-11-23
Votes: 3


 It is great in every respect EXCEPT printing. Sometimes it doesn't print at all and turns the printer off. Other times there is a LONG delay and prints at odd times.

I am using a deskjet HP 2512. Other linux os have no problem with printing.

I like zorin 12.4 very much, but I write and print a lot, so it making me crazy!!!

I am a little bit better than a new rookie linux user, but only a little.

My laptop is a T45s thinkpad.

I have tried deleting the printer and reinstalling, but the same issue occurs.

I really don't want to go back to Linux Mint, but I may have too.

Thanks,
Mary from Idaho


Was this review helpful? Yes No

See all 205 reader reviews of Zorin OS...

Copyright (C) 2001 - 2018 Atea Ataroa Limited. All rights reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy policy. Change privacy settings.
DistroWatch.com is hosted at Copenhagen.

Contact, corrections and suggestions: Jesse Smith
Tips: BTC 1J5s35r7v8L3k2zmr3JmUfydzvdnsiNXm2 • PayPal.me/distrowatchweekly