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Refracta
Refracta is a Linux distribution based on Devuan GNU+Linux (a systemd-free fork of Debian), designed primarily for home computer users and also for use as a system rescue and recovery disk. It provides a simple and familiar layout using the Xfce desktop. Other desktop environments and additional software packages are available from the Devuan package repository. Besides providing a Linux distribution on a live CD, the project also develops useful tools, such as refractainstaller, refractasnapshot and refracta2usb which allow users to customize the installation and create custom live CD or live USB images.
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| 2019-03-20 |
NEW • Development Release: Zorin OS 15 Beta |
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The Zorin OS team has published a new beta release which offers enhanced performance and a preview of features to come in Zorin OS 15. The beta is based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 and includes a night mode, the ability to connect to Android devices to sync notifications, share files and send text messages between the two devices. Flatpak support has also been added to the distribution and is available by default. "After a long development cycle, we're excited to introduce the beta of the next major version of our operating system: Zorin OS 15. Creating a Linux desktop operating system that's designed for everyone - not only the engineers and power users - has always been the mission of Zorin OS, ever since the first release nearly 10 years ago. Zorin OS 15 takes this decade-long effort and amplifies it to the next level. Every aspect of the user experience has been re-considered and refined in this new release, from how apps are installed, to how you get work done, to how it interacts with the devices around you. The result is a desktop experience that combines the most powerful desktop technology with the most user-friendly design. This is a pre-release beta version which we have created to get your feedback and bug reports on what we've built so far." Further details and screenshots can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): Zorin-OS-15-Core-Beta-64-bit.iso (2,249MB, pkglist). |
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| 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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| 2024-09-19 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17.2 |
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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. The project has announced the release of Zorin OS 17.2 which makes it easier to install new themes, customize the look of application windows, and includes updated hardware support thanks to the Linux 6.8 kernel. "We've also made it easier to install additional themes in Zorin OS by adding a link to our new Third-Party Theme Installation Guide within Zorin Appearance. This guide also includes instructions for applying custom styling to native libadwaita apps, which is available thanks to an exclusive patch to the interface library in Zorin OS 17. You now have easy access to a plethora of settings to personalise how app windows behave on the Zorin Desktop. The new “Windows” section of Zorin Appearance has been neatly organised and thoughtfully designed to simplify changing window placement behaviour, how titlebars act, and how you can move the focus between open windows." Further information is provided in the project's release announcement. Zorin OS is available in four editions: Core, Educational, Lite and a commercial Pro flavour. Download (SH256, pkglist): Zorin-OS-17.2-Core-64-bit.iso (3,260MB), Zorin-OS-17.2-Education-64-bit.iso (6,764MB), Zorin-OS-17.2-Lite-64-bit.iso (3,392MB). |
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| 2024-03-07 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17.1 |
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Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which features layouts, themes, and compatibility tools to provide new Linux users with a more familiar environment. The latest version of Zorin OS focuses on cross-platform application compatibility and isolation, shipping with the latest stable version of WINE and Bottles: "When you run Windows-native apps in Zorin OS 17.1, you'll now get the full capabilities of the latest Wine 9.0 version. The compatibility layer now has significantly improved support for more Windows software. That means you'll be able to run an even larger selection of apps and games effortlessly. When you enable Windows App Support in Zorin OS 17.1, it now comes bundled with Bottles. This tool lets you run Windows software in a sandboxed environment and provides a neat way to organize your apps and games. Bottles comes with a built-in app store, which installs and pre-configures a growing selection of Windows apps for even better compatibility with the system." Additional information can be found in the project's release announcement. Zorin OS is available in three editions: Core, Education, and the commercially supported Pro. Download (pkglist): Zorin-OS-17.1-Core-64-bit.iso (3,632MB), Zorin-OS-17.1-Education-64-bit.iso (6,710MB). |
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| 2023-12-20 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 17 |
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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. The project's latest version, Zorin OS 17, places a focus on performance. "Speed has been a top focus in Zorin OS 17, so the desktop runs dramatically snappier on a wide range of hardware, old and new. Performance optimizations have been made at every level of the operating system, from the kernel to the desktop environment. Apps open faster, animations are smoother, and loading times are reduced so you can spend more time being productive. Thanks to these optimizations, we’ve also been able to lower the minimum system requirements of Zorin OS from 2.0GB of RAM to only 1.5GB of RAM. This makes it the perfect option to extend the life of old and low-spec computers, saving you money on upgrades and helping the environment. As the starting point of your Zorin OS experience, the Zorin Menu has been overhauled to make it even faster for you to get where you want. Search for files, calendar appointments, contacts, apps from the Software store, world clocks, and even use the menu search as a calculator." Additional information is provided in the project's release announcement. Download: Zorin-OS-17-Core-64-bit.iso (3,589MB, SHA256, pkglist). |
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| 2023-12-04 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 17 Beta |
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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. The project has published a new beta snapshot to preview features coming to Zorin OS 17. "As the starting point of your Zorin OS experience, the Zorin Menu has been overhauled to make it even faster for you to get where you want. Search for files, calendar appointments, contacts, apps from the Software store, world clocks, and even use the menu search as a calculator. You can adjust which search providers are enabled from the Settings -> Search panel or by right-clicking on the menu and selecting Search Settings from the new context menu here (which also includes a link to the Edit Menu app and other system shortcuts)." A long list of new features with screenshots can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download: Zorin-OS-17-Core-Beta-64-bit.iso (3,515MB, pkglist). |
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| 2023-07-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.3 |
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Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution featuring a variety of themes and desktop layouts designed to made users migrating from other operating systems feel at home. The project's latest release, Zorin OS 16.3, introduces an new upgrade utility. "Zorin OS 16.3 is our first version that comes pre-installed with the new Zorin OS Upgrader. This is the feature our community has requested most throughout the years. It allows you to easily upgrade between releases and editions of Zorin OS, without needing to re-install the operating system. That means you can upgrade seamlessly from Zorin OS 16 Core -> Pro or Zorin OS 15 -> 16 while keeping your files, apps, and settings. The Upgrader will make it remarkably more convenient for you to access the latest and greatest software far into the future. After over a year in development, we're proud to announce that we've released the Zorin OS Upgrader as a stable feature today. That means all existing Zorin OS 16 and 15 installations will also get the Zorin OS Upgrader in the latest software updates." The release announcement offers additional details. Download (SHA256, pkglist): Zorin-OS-16.3-Core-64-bit.iso (2,983MB), Zorin-OS-16.3-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,570MB). |
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| 2022-10-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.2 |
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The Zorin OS distribution is based on Ubuntu and provides utilities and an environment which is designed to be familiar to people migrating from Windows. The project's latest release is Zorin OS 16.2 which provides nicer fonts in documents, improved document compatibility, and offers the option of more visual effects on the desktop. "When documents are created on other platforms, they often use the default fonts from Microsoft Office/365 or Windows. However, these fonts are under a proprietary license, so they can't be pre-installed in Zorin OS for all users. Because of this, documents may display with incompatible fonts instead. This can cause documents to not only look different than intended but also to shift their layout and corrupt their formatting. Because of how prevalent these proprietary fonts are in documents, this issue became a significant barrier to those hoping to switch to Zorin OS for their work environment. Zorin OS 16.2 comes with an updated font selection to help solve this problem. We've introduced Open Source metric-compatible alternatives to some of the most popular fonts. They appear similar to their proprietary counterparts and have the same character dimensions, so documents display with the correct formatting." More details are available in the release announcement. Download (SHA256, pkglist): Zorin-OS-16.2-Core-64-bit.iso (2,929MB), Zorin-OS-16.2-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,451MB). |
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| 2022-03-10 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16.1 |
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The Zorin OS team has published a new update to the distribution's 16.x series. The latest version, Zorin OS 16.1, includes new hardware support and a new version of LibreOffice for additional document compatibility. "Many built-in system technologies have seen improvements for better security, compatibility and performance. Zorin OS 16.1 introduces new security patches out of the box, so you can have peace of mind knowing that you're using the most secure version of Zorin OS ever. In addition, there's even better support for hardware such as: Newer NVIDIA graphics cards including the RTX 3050; Framework Laptop; Apple Magic Mouse 2; Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller; Intel Core 12th generation processors; Epson, HP, Canon, Fuji Xerox, DYMO, and other printers; more Wi-Fi and audio hardware. The Zorin OS 16 release series will continue to be supported with software updates and security patches until April 2025. LibreOffice is one of the most important apps included in Zorin OS and, with this new release, it's getting even better. We've included LibreOffice 7.3, the latest version of the award-winning office suite. This version will allow you to work quicker and more effectively with new enhancements." The release announcement offers additional details. Download: Zorin-OS-16.1-Core-64-bit.iso (2,916MB, SHA256, pkglist). |
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| 2021-08-17 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 16 |
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The Zorin OS team have published a new version of their Ubuntu-based distribution. The project's new release, Zorin OS 16, is available in two editions at the moment: a free edition called Core and a commercial edition called Pro. Lite and Educational editions are planned for a later date. The new release offers a more responsive desktop experience and added a new Zorin Appearance application to make it easier to change the theme, layout, and fonts used by the desktop. "Zorin Appearance allows you to select a different desktop layout, change the app and icon theme, choose your desktop font, and tweak other parts of your desktop to make it truly yours. In Zorin OS 16, we’ve refreshed the app’s layout to make it even easier to find customization options, with the category tabs moved from the top to the left side of the window. Desktop layouts have also been separated into a dedicated tab, and you can now set the size of desktop icons independently from the Files app. We’re introducing an all-new desktop layout in Zorin Appearance which resembles the default interface in Windows 11. It features a modern and streamlined UI that adapts well to computers with touchpads, mice, or touchscreens. The new grid menu, activities overview button, and taskbar icons are placed front and center for easy access and effortless navigation on screens of all sizes." These, along with other new features, can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (SHA256, mirrors): Zorin-OS-16-Core-64-bit.iso (2,720MB, pkglist). |
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| 2021-04-15 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 16 Beta |
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The Zorin OS project has released a development snapshot of its desktop distribution. Zorin OS 16 Beta includes a new desktop look, performance improvements, and a wide range of software made available through Flatpak and Snap. "You’ll notice that even more apps are available to install from the Software store in Zorin OS 16 than ever before. This is thanks to the addition of the Flathub repository to Zorin OS out of the box. Flathub is the de-facto standard repository from where to get apps using the Flatpak package format. It has flourished into a huge ecosystem of apps and games from many independent developers, as well as software directly from big names like Spotify, Zoom, and Mojang. Now Zorin OS comes pre-loaded with the app catalogs of Flathub, the Snap store, and the Ubuntu and Zorin OS APT repositories, as well as the capability to install .deb and AppImage packages and Windows apps (optionally using WINE). Thanks to this, Zorin OS 16 has the largest library of apps available out-of-the-box of any Open Source desktop ever." Further information can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): Zorin-OS-16-Core-Beta-64-bit.iso (2,550MB, pkglist). |
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