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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8.5
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hey folks, i just had to share my experience with zorin os because honestly, it's been a game-changer for me. after distro-hopping between arch, mint, and fedora for quite a while, i finally found my perfect match.
let me tell you, as someone who's been through the linux rollercoaster, zorin os just hits different. everything - and i mean everything - works right out of the box. no more endless terminal commands or hunting down solutions on random forums at 3 am (we've all been there, right?).
the thing that really blew me away was how smoothly it handles my nvidia gpu. i'm running the beta drivers (570.86.16) with dlss 4, and it's butter smooth. like, zero hiccups, no screen tearing, none of that usual nvidia-on-linux drama we're all too familiar with. gaming on this thing is just chef's kiss.
what really gets me is how polished everything feels. coming from arch (yeah, i was one of those guys), mint, and fedora, i wasn't expecting to be this impressed. but zorin just… works? it's weird to say that about a linux distro, but it's true. the interface is clean, updates don't break things, and i haven't had to google a single error message since installation (that's a first!).
Version: 17.2 Rating: 9 Date: 2025-02-09 Votes: 6
This is a great distribution!
I use this on my main computer, as an actual operating system. I also tried others e.g. Pop!_OS and Linux Mint, but ZorinOS is better.
It's a shame that this is also branded as being like windows, not true this is 100 times better!
Sure it's an easy transition from windows, I don't doubt, but yes this is good enough for such an old beard who has been using Linux for several decades! e.g. package directly Nvidia graphics card drivers + really neat and easy!
The only thing that dropped a point, is at the installation stage, the disk partitioning control, if you choose the partitioning yourself. No problem for a first timer, as you can choose e.g. the whole disk to install on, instead of windows :)