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Zorin OS review
Built to make Windows switchers feel at home on day one.
GNOME (Zorin Appearance layouts) Point (on Ubuntu LTS base) Very easy
At a glance
| Based on | Ubuntu LTS |
|---|---|
| Desktop environment | GNOME (Zorin Appearance layouts) |
| Package manager | APT / Flatpak |
| Release model | Point (on Ubuntu LTS base) |
| Current version | 17.x (2024-x) |
| Supported until | Tracks Ubuntu LTS base |
| Comfortable minimum RAM | 4 GB |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Official site | https://zorin.com |
Pros & cons
What's good
- Desktop layouts can mimic Windows or macOS in a couple of clicks
- Very newcomer-friendly with a clean, guided setup
What to watch
- Some layouts/features gated behind the paid Pro edition
- Slower release cadence than mainstream Ubuntu
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Who is Zorin OS for?
Zorin OS tends to suit people who want great for beginners, familiar to windows users, familiar to macos users. With a difficulty rating of 1 out of 5, it's a comfortable choice even if you've never used Linux before.
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