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Quirky, a sister project of Puppy Linux, was a Linux distribution built with a custom tool called Woof. The underlying infrastructure, such as boot-up and shut-down scripts, setup tools, hardware detection, desktop management, user interface, speed and general ease-of-use are common across all distributions built with Woof, but a specific build will have a different package selection and further customisation (even totally different binary packages). Quirky was developed by the founder of Puppy Linux and Woof to push the envelope a bit further, to explore some new ideas in the underlying infrastructure -- some of which may be radical or odd, hence the name Quirky.
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| 2021-04-15 |
NEW • 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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| 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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| 2020-09-08 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.3 |
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Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which features themes which are designed to imitate other operating systems such as Microsoft Windows. The project's latest release is Zorin OS 15.3 which provides updated hardware compatibility, refreshed software for connecting with Android devices, and an updated version of LibreOffice. "Many of the built-in system technologies have seen improvements for better security, compatibility, and performance. Zorin OS 15.3 is now powered by the Linux kernel version 5.4 - the same version as in Ubuntu 20.04. In addition to performance, stability, and security improvements, it brings support for more hardware such as Intel’s newly-announced 11th generation Core processors, upcoming AMD processors & GPUs, and other peripherals. This means that Zorin OS will 'just work' with even more computers and devices." Further details can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-15.3-Core-64-bit.iso (2,253MB), Zorin-OS-15.3-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,285MB), Zorin-OS-15.3-Education-64-bit.iso (4,332MB). |
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| 2020-03-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.2 |
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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. The project has published a new release, Zorin OS 15.2, which provides both updated hardware support and newer versions of desktop applications. "Today we're introducing Zorin OS 15.2. With this new release, we've focused on refining the foundation of Zorin OS: its core technologies and software stack. This allows us to provide you with an even faster, more secure, and powerful computing experience. Stronger security and hardware compatibility: Many of the built-in system technologies have seen improvements for better security, compatibility, and performance. Zorin OS 15.2 is now powered by Linux Kernel version 5.3, which introduces new security patches, so you can have the peace of mind knowing that you're using the most secure version of Zorin OS ever. In addition, support for even more hardware has been included, such as: AMD Navi GPUs, including the Radeon RX 5700, Intel 10th generation processors, Newer MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboards and touchpads." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-15.2-Core-64-bit.iso (2,226MB), Zorin-OS-15.2-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,258MB), Zorin-OS-15.2-Education-64-bit.iso (4,302MB). |
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| 2019-12-13 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15.1 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 15.1, an updated version from the project that develops a set of beginner-friendly Linux distributions based on Ubuntu's latest LTS (long-term support) release: "Today, we're excited to announce that Zorin OS is getting even better with the release of version 15.1. We've paid close attention to your feedback and worked hard to make the desktop experience better for work, learning, playing and everything in between. We've focused on making the desktop feel even more familiar and user-friendly to new users, especially those moving away from Windows 7 leading up to the end of its support in one month. Zorin Connect has been upgraded to make the experience between your computer and Android phone even more seamless. The Slideshow remote feature now includes a pointer that responds to your phone's movement." See the complete release announcement for more information and screenshots. Zorin OS 15.1 is available in "Core" (with Zorin Desktop) and "Lite" (with Xfce, both 64-bit and 32-bit) editions; here are the download links (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-15.1-Core-64-bit.iso (2,231MB), Zorin-OS-15.1-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,259MB), Zorin-OS-15.1-Lite-32-bit.iso (2,070MB). |
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| 2019-11-21 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 15 "Lite" edition, an Ubuntu-based, beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution designed for older and low-specification computers. It features the Xfce 4.14 desktop. From the release announcement: "We're excited to announce the release of the Zorin OS 15 Lite, our lightweight operating system for old and low-spec computers. With Zorin OS 15 Lite, we've condensed the full Zorin OS experience into a streamlined operating system, designed to run fast on computers as old as 15 years. With version 15, we've gone the extra mile to make the Xfce 4.14-based desktop feel familiar and user-friendly to new users, especially those moving away from Windows 7 leading up to the end of its support in January 2020. By pairing the most advanced and efficient software with a user-friendly experience, we've made it possible for anyone to extend the lifespan of their computers for years to come. We’ve refreshed and refined the look and feel of the Zorin OS Lite desktop with a new, more welcoming desktop theme. It has been designed with clarity and simplicity in mind, minimizing the visual load of the interface so the content takes center stage." Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-15-Lite-64-bit.iso (2,290MB), Zorin-OS-15-Lite-32-bit.iso (2,131MB). |
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| 2019-06-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 15 |
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The Zorin team have announced a new version of Zorin OS, an Ubuntu-based distribution with a Windows-theme desktop environment. The project's new version, Zorin OS 15, ships with Zorin Connect (based on KDE Connect) for sharing information between devices, improved performance, and scheduled theme changes: "We've designed the desktop to better adapt to the environment around you, so using Zorin OS is more comfortable throughout the day. Zorin Auto Theme is a new feature which automatically switches the desktop theme into Dark mode at sunset and back to light mode after sunrise. You can enable Zorin Auto Theme by opening the Zorin Appearance app and clicking the middle Background option in the newly-redesigned Zorin theme switcher. A new adaptive desktop background option has also been introduced, which automatically changes to match the brightness and colors of the environment at every hour of the day. Night Light is also new to Zorin OS 15, which gradually reduces the amount of blue light emitted by the screen at night. It can be enabled from the Displays panel in the Settings app. Not only do these features reduce eye strain and make it more comfortable to use your computer, they also help maintain your body's natural circadian rhythm, helping you to sleep better and wake up refreshed the next day." Further details and screenshots can be found in the distribution's release announcement. Download (MD5): Zorin-OS-15-Core-64-bit.iso (2,167MB, pkglist). |
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| 2019-03-20 |
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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| 2018-08-13 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.4 |
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Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which strives to provide a desktop interface that will look familiar to Windows users. The project has published an update to the distribution's 12.x series, offering improved hardware support and bug fixes. The release announcement for Zorin OS 12.4 states: "We are pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 12.4. This new release brings together the latest software updates, bug fixes, performance enhancements and hardware support out of the box. Zorin OS 12.4 introduces an updated hardware enablement stack. The newly-included Linux kernel 4.15, as well as an updated X server graphics stack, add compatibility for newer computers and hardware in Zorin OS. In addition, new patches for system vulnerabilities are included in this release, so you can have the peace of mind knowing that you're using the most secure version of Zorin OS ever. After installing Zorin OS 12.4, you will have the latest versions of the pre-installed packages. That means fewer software updates will need to be downloaded after installing Zorin OS onto your computer. All editions of Zorin OS 12.4 - Core, Lite, Ultimate, and Business - are available to download immediately." Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-12.4-Core-64.iso (1,571MB), Zorin-OS-12.4-Lite-64.iso (1,476MB), Zorin-OS-12.4-Education-64.iso (2,610MB). |
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| 2018-03-16 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.3 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 12.3, an updated version of the project's beginner-friendly distribution based on Ubuntu. Among a plethora of other improvements, this release also comes with Wine 3.0, the latest stable version of the compatibility layer capable of running Windows applications under Linux: "We're excited to announce the release of Zorin OS 12.3. This version focuses on strengthening the fundamentals of the operating system that contribute towards Zorin OS's unique user experience: simplicity, security, and functionality. The latest version of the Wine compatibility layer for Windows applications has been built into Zorin OS 12.3. This means more Windows applications run faster and with better reliability than ever before. Amongst a myriad of other upgrades, the Wine developers have focused on improving how Windows games run thanks to the introduction of Direct3D 10 and 11 support. That means you'll have access to an even larger library of games to play in Zorin OS." Read the full release announcement for further information and screenshots. Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-12.3-Core-64.iso (1,514MB), Zorin-OS-12.3-Lite-64.iso (1,418MB), Zorin-OS-12.3-Education-64.iso (2,552MB), Zorin-OS-12.3-Lite-Education-64.iso (2,494MB). |
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| 2017-09-08 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.2 |
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Zorin OS is a desktop Linux distribution which is designed to be user friendly and features a desktop environment familiar to people who are coming from the Microsoft Windows platform. Zorin OS features a Windows-like theme and the WINE compatibility software that allows users to run many Windows applications. The project has released an update to the distribution's 12.x series, Zorin OS 12.2. "We're pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 12.2. This version brings new innovations from the open source community together with a familiar user interface, requiring nearly no learning curve for PC users. We have focused on refining the desktop environment and core technologies, readying the system for new classes of users seeking a faster, more powerful, and secure computing experience. The Zorin desktop environment has been upgraded with speed and stability optimizations to the software and more responsive user interaction. When using the default desktop layout, you can now hover over window previews in the panel to get a full-size peek, making it quicker to find what you're looking for. These improvements help make the Zorin OS desktop easier and more intuitive for newcomers." Additional details can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5, pkglist): Zorin-OS-12.2-Core-64.iso (1,479MB), Zorin-OS-12.2-Lite-64.iso (1,384MB), Zorin-OS-12.2-Education-64.iso (2,516MB), Zorin-OS-12.2-Lite-Education-64.iso (2,458MB). |
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| 2017-02-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12.1 |
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The Zorin OS team has announced a new release of the project's Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Zorin OS is designed to provide a familiar interface for people transitioning from a Windows environment. The newest version, Zorin OS 12.1, is a minor update to the project's 12 series and includes mostly bug fixes and improved hardware support: "We are pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 12.1. This new release brings together the latest software updates, bug fixes, new desktop features, performance enhancements and hardware support. Zorin OS 12.1 introduces an updated hardware enablement stack. The newly-included Linux kernel 4.8 as well as an updated X server graphics stack adds compatibility for newer computers and hardware in Zorin OS. One of the new desktop features is an easy way to add app icons to the desktop." People who are already running Zorin OS 12 can update to version 12.1 using the distribution's Software Updater application. Further information can be found in the project's release announcement. Zorin OS 12.1 is available in three editions (Core, Business and Ultimate). The Core edition is free to download while the other two are commercial products. Download: Zorin-OS-12.1-Core-64.iso (1,570MB, SHA256, torrent, pkglist). |
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| 2016-11-18 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 12 |
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Zorin OS is a Linux distribution which strives to provide a familiar desktop experience for former Windows users and which uses Ubuntu as a package base. The project has announced the launch of Zorin OS 12 which features many changes to the desktop interface and utilities. "We have entirely re-imagined the Zorin Desktop environment in Zorin OS 12. This new version of Zorin Desktop is powered by Gnome Shell and packs an enormous variety of new features. Activities Overview: With a tap of the logo/super key on your keyboard, you can instantly see everything that’s happening on your computer from the Activities Overview. Every window and every workspace comes into view so you can browse, rearrange and organize your apps as they’re running. New workspaces are added dynamically, so you’ll never run out of room on your desktop. Universal Search: As soon as you start typing in the Activities Overview, you can search for anything on your computer and beyond." Further details can be found in the project's release announcement. Zorin OS is available in two editions: a free Core edition and commercial Ultimate edition. Download (SHA256): Zorin-OS-12-Core-64.iso (1,545MB, pkglist). |
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| 2016-09-19 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 12 Beta |
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The Zorin OS project has announced the availability of a new beta snapshot. The new version, Zorin OS 12 beta, is based on Ubuntu 16.04 and features version 4.4 of the Linux kernel. The beta offers users a preview of the project's many changes to the look and feel of the default desktop environment: "We have entirely re-imagined the Zorin Desktop environment in Zorin OS 12. This new version of Zorin Desktop is powered by GNOME Shell and packs an enormous variety of new features: Activities Overview - with a tap of the logo/super key on your keyboard, you can instantly see everything that's happening on your computer from the Activities Overview. Every window and every desktop comes into view so you can browse, rearrange and organize your apps as they're running. New workspaces are added dynamically, so you'll never run out of room on your desktop." The notification area has been altered too, making it easier to respond to events and re-read old notifications. Further details on Zorin OS 12 beta can be found in the project's release announcement. Download (MD5): Zorin-OS-12-Core-Beta-64.iso (1,490MB, pkglist). |
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| 2016-02-03 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 11 |
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Zorin OS is a Linux distribution that uses Ubuntu as its base and tries to provide a user interface which will be familiar to former Windows users. The latest release of Zorin OS, version 11, is based on Ubuntu 15.10 and features a number of tweaks to the desktop environment. "We're excited to finally announce the release of Zorin OS 11 with the availability of the Zorin OS 11 Core and Ultimate editions. With Zorin OS 11, we've focused on improving the overall desktop user experience, from the smallest details to the bigger picture. In addition to shipping new and improved versions of our standard pre-installed applications, we've included new applications to help you get more done in Zorin OS faster, better and more enjoyably. These apps include a built-in Contacts manager, Clocks - which allows you to set alarms, a timer, stopwatch as well as view the time in different parts of the world - and a simple and beautiful new video player." Additional information and screen shots can be found in the release announcement. Zorin OS 11 "Core" is available as a free download while the project's "Ultimate" edition can be purchased for €9.99. Download (MD5): zorin-os-11-core-64.iso (1,512MB, pkglist). |
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| 2016-01-19 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 11 Beta |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the first development build of Zorin OS 11, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution made for Linux beginners. This release, based on Ubuntu 15.10, features improved artwork and several new applications: "We're excited to announce the release of the Zorin OS 11 beta. This is a pre-release version which we created to get your feedback on what we have built so far. With Zorin OS 11, we've focused on improving the overall desktop user experience, from the smallest details to the bigger picture. In addition to shipping new and improved versions of our standard pre-installed applications, we've included new applications to help you get more done in Zorin OS in a faster, better and more fun way. These apps include a built-in Contacts manager, Clocks - which allows you to set alarms, a timer, stopwatch as well as view the time in different parts of the world - and a simple and beautiful new video player." Read the full release announcement which includes a number of screenshots. Interested beta testers can Download (MD5) the new release from SourceForge: zorin-os-11-core-64-beta.iso (1,514MB, pkglist). |
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| 2015-08-01 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 10 |
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The developers of Zorin OS, a desktop distribution based on Ubuntu which strives to present a friendly interface for people transition from Windows, have announced the release of Zorin OS 10. The new release is based on Ubuntu 15.04 and features a new visual style with new fonts and icon themes. "With Zorin OS 10, we have refreshed the selection of default applications with the addition of a streamlined new Media Player, the gorgeous Geary Mail client, Calendar app and the new Activity Journal, which lets you see the files and documents you have worked with based on duration and the time throughout the day. Our existing app selection has also been treated with updates, bug fixes and design enhancements throughout. Zorin OS 10 is based on Ubuntu 15.04 and comes pre-installed with the updated Linux Kernel 3.19 & systemd for performance boosts, stronger security and improved hardware support. As always, Zorin OS 10 uses the Zorin Desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization and the Zorin Look Changer for ultimate ease of use. We also include our Zorin Web Browser Manager to ease the installation of web browsers." The release announcement supplies additional details along with screen shots. Downloads (MD5): zorin-os-10-core-64.iso (1,480MB, pkglist). |
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| 2015-07-12 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 10 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for the upcoming Zorin OS 10, a beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 15.04: "We are excited to present the next version of Zorin OS with the release of the Zorin OS 10 Core release candidate. This is a pre-release version which has been built to get your feedback on what we have created so far. Zorin OS 10 is our best, most beautiful release yet. We have made major strides with the visual styling in Zorin OS. In addition to the refined and perfected desktop theme and the new default FreeSans desktop font, we have introduced a stunning new icon theme, its first major overhaul since Zorin OS 2.0. Zorin Theme Changer has been expanded, with the inclusion of new theme colors: green, orange and red alongside the classic blue theme from the previous versions of Zorin OS. With Zorin OS 10, we have refreshed the selection of default applications with the addition of a streamlined new media player, the gorgeous Geary mail client, the Calendar app and the new Activity Journal." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details and screenshots. Download (MD5): zorin-os-10-core-64-rc.iso (1,471MB, pkglist). |
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| 2014-08-13 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 9 "Lite", "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of two new editions of the Ubuntu-based Zorin OS 9 distribution, the i386-only "Lite" and "Educational Lite" variants: "We are pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 9 Lite and Educational Lite. These releases are the latest evolutions of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Linux newcomers using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 14.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-spec machines. This new release includes newly updated software as well as new software inclusions for the best lightweight desktop experience. The Educational Lite edition adds educational software to the desktop, making it the ideal choice for students, teachers and schools with low-powered hardware. All Zorin OS 9 editions are Long Term Support (LTS) releases." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-9-lite-32-a.iso (750MB), zorin-os-9-edu-lite-32-a.iso (1,452MB). |
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| 2014-07-30 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 9 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 9 "Educational" edition, an Ubuntu-based distribution packed with specialist software suitable for use in educational environments: "We are pleased to release Zorin OS 9 Educational. Zorin OS 9 Educational brings the latest and greatest software into the hands of students and teachers. Updated software and bug fixes ensure that your computer runs better than ever while improved hardware support and entirely new software ensures that you're getting the best experience you can, no matter which computer you use it on. All Zorin OS 9 editions are long-term support (LTS) releases which means that you'll continue to get software updates and security fixes until 2019, making it the ideal choice for large-scale deployments." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) the live DVD image from SourceForge: zorin-os-9-educational-64.iso (2,106MB). |
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| 2014-07-15 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 9 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 9, a new version of the Ubuntu-based user-friendly distribution designed for newcomers to Linux: "We are excited to announce the release of Zorin OS 9 Core and Ultimate. The main focus for Zorin OS 9 has been on stability and the refinement of Zorin OS' wide array of incredible features. Firstly, Zorin OS 9 includes a myriad of updated software and bug fixes to ensure that your computer runs better than ever. New applications such as the Firefox web browser and Rhythmbox music player have also been included in this release. EFI boot support has been added, making it easier to get Zorin OS on newer computers (64-bit only). In addition, we have introduced a new Blue desktop theme to the Zorin Theme Changer in complement to the Light and Dark themes. As Zorin OS 9 is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS you can expect to receive continuous software updates until 2019." Read the full release announcement which includes a screenshot of the Zorin desktop. Download (MD5): zorin-os-9-core-64.iso (1,426MB). |
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| 2014-06-24 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 9 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced that the release candidate for the upcoming Zorin OS 9, a beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 14.04, is ready for testing: "We are excited to unleash the Zorin OS 9 Core release candidate. This is a pre-release version of the next-generation Zorin OS. We have built it to get your feedback on what we have created so far. The main focus for Zorin OS 9 has been on stability and the refinement of Zorin OS' wide array of incredible features. Firstly, Zorin OS 9 includes a myriad of updated software and bug fixes to ensure that your computer runs better than ever. EFI support has also been added, making it easier to get Zorin OS on newer computers (64-bit only). In addition, we have introduced a new Blue desktop theme to the Zorin Theme Changer in complement to the Light and Dark themes. As Zorin OS 9 is based on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS you can expect to receive continuous software updates until 2019." Here is the brief release announcement with a screenshot. Download (MD5): zorin-os-9-core-64-rc.iso (1,432MB). |
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| 2014-04-10 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 8 "Lite" |
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The "Lite" edition of Zorin OS 8, an i386-only variant of the beginners-friendly distribution that features the LXDE desktop, has been released: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to release Zorin OS 8 Lite and Business. Zorin OS 8 Lite is the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Linux newcomers using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 13.10 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-spec machines. This new release includes newly updated software out-of-the-box. Zorin OS 8 Business introduces a myriad of changes to the business-oriented edition of Zorin OS including updated software, improvements to the user interface and entirely new software." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) the new release from SourceForge: zorin-os-8-lite.iso (905MB). |
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| 2014-02-04 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 8 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 8 "Educational" edition, an updated version of the project's specialist edition designed primarily for educational institutions: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 8 Educational, the education-oriented edition of our operating system designed for new Linux users. We have introduced a myriad of changes in Zorin OS including updated software, improvements to the user interface and entirely new software. As always, Zorin OS 8 uses the Zorin Desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization and the Zorin Look Changer for ultimate ease of use. We also include our Zorin Web Browser Manager to ease the installation of web browsers. In addition, we have now made it super easy to install the Zorin World Community Grid program in Zorin OS 8 to help humanity. Zorin OS 8 is based on Ubuntu 13.10." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-8-educational-64.iso (2,290MB). |
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| 2014-01-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 8 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 8, a brand-new release from the project that caters primarily to new Linux converts with a custom user interface called Zorin Desktop: "The Zorin OS team is excited to announce the release of Zorin OS 8 Core and Ultimate. We have introduced a myriad of changes in Zorin OS including updated software, improvements to the user interface and entirely new software. Zorin OS 8 includes a simpler and more beautiful music player, the Empathy instant messaging client as well as the Zorin theme changer. We have created a beautiful new dark theme in complement to a new and improved light theme. We have created a simple tool to switch between the two quickly and easily. We have revamped the look of the bootloader so that switching between operating systems looks better than ever. As always, Zorin OS 8 uses the Zorin desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization." Here is the brief release announcement with a screenshot. Download (MD5): zorin-os-8-core-64.iso (1,658MB). |
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| 2014-01-03 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 8 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 8, a beginner-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu: "To start the new year off, we have unleashed the Zorin OS 8 Core release candidate. This is a pre-release version of the next-generation Zorin OS. We have created it to get your feedback on what we have created so far. We have introduced a myriad of changes in Zorin OS including updated software, improvements to the user interface and entirely new software. Zorin OS 8 includes a simpler and more beautiful music player, the Empathy instant messaging client as well as the Zorin theme changer. Zorin OS 8 features a beautiful new dark theme in complement to a new and improved light theme. We have created this simple application to switch between the two quickly and easily. As always, Zorin OS 8 uses the Zorin desktop environment with Zorin menu for unparalleled customization." Here is the brief release announcement with screenshots. Download (MD5): zorin-os-8-core-64-rc.iso (1,485MB). |
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| 2013-09-17 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.4 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.4 "Educational" edition, an updated version of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution with a collection of educational software: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.4 Educational, the education-oriented version of our operating system designed for Windows users making the switch to Linux. Zorin OS 6.4 Educational includes newly updated software, a newer kernel out of the box and bug fixes. As Zorin OS 6.4 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with 5 years of security updates. Users who already have installed earlier versions of the Zorin OS 6 Educational series of operating systems do not need to get Zorin OS 6.4 Educational as all the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.4 can be applied by installing the latest updates from the Update Manager." Here is the short release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.4-educational-32.iso (1,936MB, SHA1). |
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| 2013-08-28 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.4 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS "Core" and "Ultimate" editions, an updated version of the Ubuntu-based distribution optimised for recent converts from Windows: "The Zorin OS Team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.4 Core and Ultimate, our operating system designed for new Linux users. Zorin OS 6.4 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.3 with newly updated software, a newer kernel out of the box and bug fixes. As Zorin OS 6.4 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017. Users who already have installed earlier versions of the Zorin OS 6 series of operating systems can update their system using the Update Manager to avail of the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.4. We hope that you will enjoy using Zorin OS!" Here is the short release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.4-core-64.iso (1,501MB). Zorin OS 6.4 "Ultimate" is a commercial product available for €9.99. |
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| 2013-07-06 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 7 "Lite", "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 7 "Lite" and "Educational Lite" editions, two Zorin OS variants based on Lubuntu and featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 7 Lite and Educational Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 13.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. This new release includes newly updated software out-of-the-box, the introduction of new software and a new desktop theme. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 7 Lite and Educational Lite." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-7-lite.iso (786MB), zorin-os-7-educational-lite.iso (1,404MB). |
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| 2013-06-24 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 7 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 7 "Educational" edition, a 32-bit only, Ubuntu-based distribution focusing on the needs of educational institutions: "The Zorin OS team has released the Educational, Business, Multimedia and Gaming editions of Zorin OS 7. Zorin OS 7 brings about a plethora of changes and improvements such as a wide array of updated software, the Linux Kernel version 3.8, the introduction of new software and an enormous design overhaul. The Zorin Look Changer is integrated into Zorin OS 7, which allows users to choose between the Windows 7, XP and GNOME 2 graphical interfaces in the Educational edition. As always, Zorin OS 7 uses the Zorin Desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization and ease-of-use. Zorin OS 7 is based on Ubuntu 13.04." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-7-educational-32.iso (2,079MB). Three commercial editions of Zorin OS 7, "Business", "Multimedia" and "Gaming", were also released on Sunday. |
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| 2013-06-10 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 7 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 7, a major new release of the Ubuntu-derived distribution designed for new Linux converts and featuring a custom desktop user interface based on GNOME Shell: "The Zorin OS team is proud to finally release the Zorin OS 7 Core and Ultimate, the latest version of our operating system designed for Linux newcomers. Zorin OS 7 brings about a plethora of changes and improvements such as a wide array of updated software, the Linux kernel version 3.8, the introduction of new software (Pidgin replacing Empathy and Steam in Zorin OS 7 Ultimate) and an enormous design overhaul. We have given the brand a facelift with our new logo. In addition to this, Zorin OS itself includes a brand new desktop theme. Zorin OS 7 is based on Ubuntu 13.04." Read the rest of the release announcement for a brief overview of the release. Download (MD5) the live DVD image from here: zorin-os-7-core-64.iso (1,583MB). |
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| 2013-05-23 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 7 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced that the release candidate for the upcoming new Zorin OS 7, an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution designed with beginning Linux users in mind, is ready for testing: "The Zorin OS team is excited to finally launch the Zorin OS 7 Core release candidate, the pre-release version of our groundbreaking new operating system. Zorin OS 7 brings about a plethora of changes and improvements such as a wide array of updated software, the Linux kernel version 3.8, the introduction of new software (Pidgin replacing Empathy and Geary Mail replacing Thunderbird) and an enormous design overhaul. We have given the brand a face-lift with our new logo. In addition to this, Zorin OS itself includes a brand-new desktop theme. As always, Zorin OS 7 uses the Zorin Desktop with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization and the Zorin Look Changer for ultimate ease of use." Here is the brief release announcement with links to screenshots. Download (MD5): zorin-os-7-core-32-rc.iso (1,468MB). |
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| 2013-05-14 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.3 "Core" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.3 "Core" edition, an easy-to-use desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's latest LTS (long-term support) release and enhanced with a custom start menu and other user-friendly utilities: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.3 Core, our operating system designed for Windows users. Zorin OS 6.3 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.2 with newly updated software and a newer kernel out of the box. As Zorin OS 6.3 is based on Ubuntu 12.04, it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017. Users who already have Zorin OS 6, 6.1 or 6.2 Core installed can update their system using the Update Manager to avail of the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.3." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) link: zorin-os-6.3-core-64.iso (1,584MB). |
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| 2013-02-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.2 "Core", "Ultimate" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.2 "Core" and "Ultimate" editions. Although both are based on Ubuntu 12.04, only the "Core" variant can be had for free while the "Ultimate" edition, with extra tools and enhancements, is a commercial product that cost €10 to download. From the release announcement: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.2 Core and Ultimate, our operating system designed for Windows users. Zorin OS 6.2 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.1 with newly updated software, a newer kernel and Zorin Menu. Zorin Menu is our continuation of the GnoMenu start menu software which has been included in every version of Zorin OS before. The first release of Zorin Menu, included in Zorin OS 6.2 for the first time, provides lots of bug fixes to ameliorate the overall stability of Zorin OS. As Zorin OS 6.2 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (long-term support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017." Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.2-core-64.iso (1,498MB). |
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| 2013-02-16 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.2 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.2 "Lite" edition, an updated release of the project's Ubuntu-based lightweight distribution (with LXDE) designed for new Linux users: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.2 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04.2 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-spec machines. This new release includes newly updated software out of the box. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6.2 Lite." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) from here: zorin-os-6.2-lite.iso (650MB). |
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| 2012-11-20 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational" edition, an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Educational, the education-oriented version of our operating system designed for Windows users making the switch to Linux. Zorin OS 6.1 Educational builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6 Educational with newly updated software and a newer kernel. As Zorin OS 6.1 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release, provided with 5 years of security updates. Users who already have Zorin OS 6 Educational installed do not need to get Zorin OS 6.1 Educational as all the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.1 can be applied by installing the latest updates from the Update Manager. We hope that you enjoy using Zorin OS!" Here is the release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-educational-32.iso (1,920MB). |
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| 2012-11-08 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1, an updated build of the project's Ubuntu-based, user-friendly Linux distribution designed for newcomers to the popular open-source operating system: "The Zorin OS team is pleased to announce the release of Zorin OS 6.1 Core, our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. Zorin OS 6.1 Core builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6 Core with newly updated software and a newer kernel. As Zorin OS 6.1 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long-Term Support) release, provided with 5 years of security updates. Users who already have Zorin OS 6 Core installed do not need to get Zorin OS 6.1 Core as all the aforementioned updates and improvements in 6.1 can be applied by installing the latest updates from the Update Manager." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5) links: zorin-os-6.1-core-32.iso (1,391MB), zorin-os-6.1-core-64.iso (1,491MB). |
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| 2012-09-01 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Educational Lite" edition, a lightweight Lubuntu-based distribution specially created for deployment in schools: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Educational Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Educational Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware for educational purposes. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. This new release includes updated software, the newer Linux kernel version 3.2, as well as other improvements. We also include lots of educational software for primary, secondary and tertiary education students." The release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-educational-lite.iso (1,157MB).
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| 2012-08-25 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6.1 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6.1 "Lite" edition, an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution for featuring the LXDE desktop: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6.1 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 12.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. This new release includes updated software, the newer Linux Kernel version 3.2, as well as other improvements. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6.1 Lite." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6.1-lite.iso (641MB).
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| 2012-07-27 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 "Educational", "Gaming" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of two new editions of Zorin OS 6, an Ubuntu-based distribution, designed for students and gamers: "The Zorin OS team has released Zorin OS 6 Educational and Gaming, the education and gaming-oriented editions of our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new, unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop'. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer which allows users to choose between the Windows 7, XP and GNOME 2 graphical interfaces (in Educational) plus the Mac OS X, Unity and Windows 2000 interfaces in Zorin OS Gaming." Here is the full release announcement. The "Gaming" edition joins the project's premium flavours requiring a €7 donation before it can be downloaded, while the "Educational" variant is available free of charge: zorin-os-6-educational-32.iso (1,906MB).
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| 2012-06-18 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6, an Ubuntu-based distribution created with beginning Linux users in mind: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 6 'Core' and 'Ultimate', the latest version of our operating system designed for Windows users and those who are dissatisfied with the Unity and GNOME Shell offerings. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new and unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop'. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer which allows users to choose between the Windows 7, XP and GNOME 2 graphical interfaces in Core as well as the Mac OS X, Unity and Windows 2000 interfaces in Zorin OS Ultimate. Zorin Desktop embraces all of the latest and greatest open-source software and technologies such as GTK+ 3 and other software applications from the GNOME 3 software stack, all without affecting the familiarity, usability and customizability of the desktop and retaining the Compiz window manager." See the full release announcement for more information. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-core-32.iso (1,382MB), zorin-os-6-core-64.iso (1,474MB).
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| 2012-05-19 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 6 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 6, a user-friendly desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 12.04: "The Zorin OS team is very proud to release the Zorin OS 6 Core release candidate, the pre-release version of our ground-breaking new operating system. Zorin OS 6 has been our most significant leap forward since our initial release nearly 3 years ago. At the core of Zorin OS 6 lies our new, unique desktop environment named 'Zorin Desktop' instead of the Unity, GNOME Shell and Cinnamon offerings. Zorin Desktop embraces all of the latest and greatest of open-source software and technologies such as GTK+ 3 and other software from the GNOME 3 software stack, all without affecting the familiarity and usability of the desktop which still retains its Windows 7-like default look." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-core-32-rc.iso (1,361MB).
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| 2012-03-19 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 6 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 6 "Lite" edition, a Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the lightweight LXDE desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to finally release Zorin OS 6 Lite, the latest evolution of the Zorin OS Lite series of operating systems, designed specifically for Windows users using old or low-powered hardware. This release is based on Lubuntu 11.10 and uses the LXDE desktop environment to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines. New features and refinements include a more lightweight version of the Software Center which makes it much easier to install applications in Zorin OS Lite and update programs. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin OS Lite Extra Software and other programs from our earlier versions in Zorin OS 6 Lite." Here is the short release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-6-lite.iso (695MB), zorin-os-6-educational-lite.iso (1,148MB).
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| 2011-08-23 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 3.1 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 3.1, an updated release of the project's desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu 10.04: "We have released the first updated version of our Zorin OS 3 Long Term Support release series. Zorin OS 3.1 features a whole host of updates to Zorin OS 3 including an updated Linux Kernel, security updates, upgraded programs, application changes and some aesthetic updates. Zorin OS 3 will be provided with security updates until April 2013, which is the ideal solution for deployments in corporate environments to keep costs down and reduce maintenance while still using a secure and up-to-date operating system." Here is the brief release announcement. Download the live DVD images from here: zorin-os-3.1-core-32.iso (1,122MB), zorin-os-3.1-core-64.iso (1,200MB).
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| 2011-08-14 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Educational" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Educational", an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Educational, the educational version of our operating system designed for Windows users. This new version of Zorin OS Educational is based on Zorin OS 5 Core and uses the GNOME Classic 2.32 desktop environment. Zorin OS 5 Educational includes dozens of educational programs for primary, secondary and tertiary education students. We have included new features, such as an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to improve the user experience. We have also included our other exclusive programs such as the Zorin Look Changer and Internet Browser Manager." The release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-educational-32.iso (1,655MB).
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| 2011-08-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Educational Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Educational Lite" edition, an Ubuntu-based distribution for schools with LXDE as the desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Educational Lite, the lightweight version of our educational operating system designed for Windows users using old and low-specification computers. This new version of Zorin OS Lite is based on Zorin OS 5 Lite and uses the LXDE desktop environment, which brings new and updated packages. Zorin OS 5 Educational Lite includes dozens of educational programs for primary, secondary and tertiary education students. We have also included our other exclusive programs such as our Zorin Look Changer and Internet Browser Manager." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-educational-lite-32.iso (1,119MB).
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| 2011-07-25 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Lite", a Lubuntu-based distribution featuring the LXDE desktop environment: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Lite, the lightweight edition of our operating system designed for Windows users using old and low-specification computers. We have released this version ahead of schedule. This new version of Zorin OS Lite is based on Lubuntu 11.04 and uses the LXDE desktop environment, which brings new and updated packages. Many program changes were also made to increase size efficiency and to improve the overall experience. Most notable in this release is that it can now fit on a CD. We have removed WINE, VLC, a few games and other programs to save space and included them into our new and exclusive program, the 'Zorin OS Lite Extra Software'." The release announcement. Download: zorin-os-5-lite-32.iso (660MB, MD5).
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| 2011-07-05 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Business" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Business" edition, an Ubuntu-based commercial distribution designed for small and medium-size businesses: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Business. Zorin OS 5 Business is a desktop operating system which provides all the tools needed to start and maintain a small/medium sized business out of the box. In here you will find a wealth of software, including accounting, bookkeeping, stock analysis, database, retail, word processing, spreadsheet and much more. Zorin OS 5 Business also includes our innovative Zorin Look Changer Premium, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus and other programs from our earlier versions. Zorin OS 5 Business is available for a small donation of €7 for a download and €10 for a DVD." Here is the brief release announcement. The product is available for purchase from the project's premium page.
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| 2011-06-17 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 "Gaming", "Multimedia" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5 "Gaming" and "Multimedia" editions, two commercial flavours of the Ubuntu-based desktop distribution designed for Windows users: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 Gaming and Multimedia which bring a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. Zorin OS 5 Gaming includes over 40 of the best Linux games and emulators while Zorin OS 5 Multimedia has the best software for multimedia use. Both of them also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer Premium, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus and other programs from our earlier versions. Both editions are available for a small donation of €7 for a download and €10 for a DVD. The Zorin OS 5 Lite, Educational and Business editions will be released over the next few weeks." Here is the brief release announcement. Both editions are available via the project's premium versions page.
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| 2011-06-06 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 5 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 5, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 5 'Core' and 'Ultimate' which bring a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed specifically for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. We have included new features such as an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to improve and simplify the user experience. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager, Zorin Background Plus (Premium versions only) and other programs from our earlier versions. Both Zorin OS 5 Core and Ultimate versions are available in 32-it and 64-bit editions. Zorin OS 5 'Lite', 'Educational', 'Business', 'Multimedia' and 'Gaming' editions will be released over the next few weeks." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: zorin-os-5-core-32.iso (1,132MB), zorin-os-5-core-64.iso (1,158MB).
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| 2011-05-18 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 5 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 5, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution and live DVD: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release the Zorin OS 5 core release candidate which brings a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS, our operating system designed specifically for Windows users. This release uses the GNOME 2.X classic environment instead of Ubuntu's Unity shell. We have included new features such as the Compiz Grid, an installer welcome video, a new theme and updated artwork, simplified application names, updated software and many program changes to radically improve and simplify the user experience. We also include our innovative Zorin Look Changer, Zorin Internet Browser Manager and other programs from our earlier versions. The Zorin OS 5 release candidate is made to get your feedback on what we have created so far." Here is the brief release announcement. Download (MD5): zorin-os-5-core-32-rc.iso (1,126MB).
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| 2011-03-18 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 "Business" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4 "Business" edition, an Ubuntu-based commercial distribution targeting desktop deployments at small and medium-size businesses: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release Zorin OS 4 Business. Zorin OS 4 Business provides all the tools needed to start and maintain a small or medium-sized business out of the box. In here you will find a wealth of software waiting for you, including accounting, bookkeeping, stock analysis, database, retail, word processing, spreadsheet and much more. With Zorin OS 4 Business you are sure to save time and money. Zorin OS 4 Business is a new addition to our Premium releases. You are able to purchase a DVD with Zorin OS 4 Business on our Store page. A download option will be available shortly." Here is the brief release announcement. Zorin OS 4 "Business" edition is available in 32-bit and 64-bit variants via the project's online store at a cost of €7.00.
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| 2011-01-02 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 "Lite" |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4 "Lite" edition, a lightweight, Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the LXDE desktop: "The Zorin OS team is proud to announce the availability of the first version of Zorin OS 'Lite'. This new edition of Zorin OS was designed to provide one of the fastest and most feature-packed interfaces for low-specification machines thanks to the lightweight LXDE desktop environment. We have included many exclusive programs and features such as our new look changer tailored especially for the LXDE environment which includes the Windows 2000 and the Mac OS X looks, the Internet browser manager, the desktop theme and many others." Read the release announcement and release notes for additional information. Download: zorin-os-4-lite-32.iso (869MB, MD5). Two other editions, Zorin OS 4 "Educational" and Zorin OS 4 "Educational Lite", are also available from the same mirror.
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| 2010-12-22 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 4 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 4, an easy-to-use Ubuntu-based distribution designed for Linux beginners: "The Zorin OS team is proud to announce the availability of the 'Core' and 'Premium' editions of Zorin OS designed for Linux beginners. In addition to the easy-to-use interface and our unique Look Changer, Zorin OS 4 incorporates such new tools and features as the improved file manager, file previews and the redesigned sound menu which help you to get more done in less time while our splash screen manager, our Internet browser manager and the refined software center make performing customization tasks even easier. We have made changes to the core system which makes Zorin OS 4 even faster than Ubuntu. We have created new desktop and splash screen themes to further improve Zorin OS' appearance." Read the release announcement and release notes for more details. Download (MD5): zorin-os-4-core-32.iso (1,198MB), zorin-os-4-core-64.iso (1,170MB).
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| 2010-12-09 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 4 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 4, an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution designed for beginning Linux users: "The Zorin OS team is proud to release the Zorin OS 4 Core release candidate which brings a lot of new and enhanced features to Zorin OS's GNOME desktop. New features, such as our unique Internet browser manager, the exclusive splash screen manager, the new and improved file browser, the new desktop theme and the sound menu radically improve the user interface experience. We also include our innovative look changer and all the fantastic software from our earlier releases. The Zorin OS 4 release candidate is made to get your feedback on what we have created so far. It is only available in a 32-bit edition here. The final version of Zorin OS 4 will also be available in 64-bit." For further details please refer to the release announcement and release notes. Download: zorin-os-4-core-32-rc.iso (1,199MB).
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| 2010-06-10 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 3 |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the release of Zorin OS 3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed for Linux beginners: "Welcome to Zorin OS 3. The Zorin OS team is very proud to release this software to you. We hope you will enjoy your experience with this new Zorin OS release. We have also provided you with some material about what's new and different in Zorin OS 3, what you'll need to watch out for, system requirements and other release information. What's new? Zorin OS 3 now comes pre-installed with a brand new exclusive program called the Zorin OS Look Changer. This allows you to use your desktop in not only a Windows 7 style, but also Windows XP and GNOME interface. During the installation of Zorin OS 3, you will see a slideshow that shows you around Zorin OS. This slideshow will get you familiar with Zorin OS and its advantages, programs and features." Read the detailed release notes for additional information. Download: zorin-os-3-core-32.iso (1,067MB), zorin-os-3-core-64.iso (1,098MB).
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| 2010-05-15 |
Development Release: Zorin OS 3 RC |
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Artyom Zorin has announced the availability of the release candidate for Zorin OS 3, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed specifically for Linux beginners: "Welcome to Zorin OS 3. What's new? Zorin OS look changer; installer slideshow; new themes (Shine Mac and Shine Dark) and better-looking splash screen; integrated social networking solutions; Rhythmbox music player updates (iPod and iPhone compatibility and Ubuntu One music store integration); OpenShot movie editor replaces Kino; VLC media player with better multimedia playback compatibility; open-source nouveau graphics card driver with accelerated 2D graphics performance; better wireless card support; performance improvements." Read the detailed release notes for a complete list of new features as well as known issues. This release candidate is available in a 32-bit edition only; download from here: zorin-os-3-core-32-rc.iso (1,060MB).
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| 2010-01-01 |
Distribution Release: Zorin OS 2 |
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Happy New Year! The first release announcement of 2010 belongs to the Zorin OS team which has just announced the release of Zorin OS 2, an Ubuntu-based distribution designed primarily for Linux newcomers: "We are proud to announce that Zorin OS 2 has been released. Zorin OS 2 is available in five different flavours: Zorin OS 'Core' which is the regular desktop edition; Zorin OS 'Gaming' which includes over 40 of the best open-source games; Zorin OS 'Multimedia' which includes over 40 extra multimedia applications; Zorin OS 'Educational' which includes many educational programs; and Zorin OS 'Ultimate' which has some of the best open-source programs around. Zorin OS Core is available to download and the other releases are available for purchase from the Store page." Here is the full release announcement. Download: zorin-os-2-live-32.iso (1,379MB), zorin-os-2-live-64.iso (1,201MB).
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