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Zorin OS

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Zorin is an Ubuntu-based OS. Zorin OS Lite is free and can run in 512 MB RAM and 8 GB disk size.
Read Zorin OS 15 Lite: Xfce Has Never Looked So Good!.
Read Zorin OS 16 is exactly what a Linux desktop distribution should be.

SpecsUpdate

Based OnDebian>Ubuntu LTS

Default Desktop EnvironmentGnome / Xfce

Init-SystemSystemd

Release SchedulePoint (2 Year)

Package ManagerDebian Package Manager

Main UsageWindows-like Desktop

OS FamilyGNU+Linux

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Windows desktop style

The desktop UI was made to resemble Windows 7, but alternative settings are available.

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Ubuntu-based

Zorin is compatible with Ubuntu's sizable repositories of Free Software.

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Stable

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Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution

Zorin includes look changer and theme changer.

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Partial Windows compatibility

Zorin includes WINE and PlayOnLinux to run many Windows applications and games.

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Installer can set up dual boot

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Good Selection of pre-installed software

New users may be unaware of what software is available for Linux, but Zorin includes a good selection for everyday tasks out of the box.

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Zorin Connect

Allows syncing notifications with your phone.

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Ubuntu got too big

Ubuntu uses too much resources, Zorin uses less.

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Accessibility features

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Low resources consumption

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Cons

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Limited desktop styles in Free Version

All free editions only offer Windows XP, 2000, and 7 and Gnome 2. You have to pay $9-10 in order to get Unity (Ubuntu) and Mac OS X themes.

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Even with v16 Pro, zero tech support replies

Do not pay for Pro. You’re supposed to get tech support with your $39 purchase. After contacting them a few months ago about the inability to install build tools due to their wonky custom versions, to date there has been no answer. You could find a friend and get them to send you the theme and look packages. The rest is all available easily in the Ubuntu catalog.

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RespectableAernus

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3 months ago

Can not compile anything due to packages version conflicts etc. Yes I installed dev tools, or tried to, package incompatibility. Reinstalled it multiple times with same result. I have the Paid version so “tech support” was mentioned. They don’t reply…

Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution

Even with v16 Pro, zero tech support replies

HelpfulSuwaliyat

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Recommended 3 months ago

Installed Zorin as an alternative to windows for development on my laptop. Works well, I've had no notable problems. The transition has been seemless.

Low resources consumption

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Recommended 6 months ago

Low resources consumption

Windows desktop style

Partial Windows compatibility

Installer can set up dual boot

HumorousAchilles

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Recommended a year ago

By far one of the best operating systems! You don't have to do anything, or install drivers, or codecs, or anything. It is simple. Very Mac Os. Thousands of functions for the ease of work for users, such as the space bar for the quick preview of documents (such as Mac Os) and many of these functions....

PrincipledGenann

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Recommended 2 years ago

nice op system; support for very underpowerd pc's.

EnterprisingMetztli

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Recommended 3 years ago

using Ubuntu for years like Sorin much better

Ubuntu got too big

PioneeringBanba

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Recommended 4 months ago

PioneeringBanba hasn’t added their experience, pros or cons to their recommendation.

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CompetentDilga hasn’t added their experience, pros or cons to their recommendation.

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ProudVucubCaquix hasn’t added their experience, pros or cons to their recommendation.

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6 months ago

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