Explore “Zorin OS”

Below are posts related to Zorin OS, a popular user-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. You’ll find updates, news, and guides to help you get to learn more about this slick Ubuntu spin.

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Zorin OS 18 Broke Download Records on Windows 10 EOL Day

Zorin OS 18 was the "biggest launch ever", passing over 100k downloads in 2 days, say makers of the Ubuntu-based Linux distro – those trying it? Windows users.

20 October 2025
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Zorin OS 18 Released with New Look, New Apps + More

The new Zorin OS 18 release is available for download. Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, it offers a new kernel, new apps, more features and a "redesigned desktop" UI.

14 October 2025

Zorin OS 18 Beta Brings a ‘Redesigned’ Desktop

Zorin OS 18 is the next major update to the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution aimed at Windows converts. A beta is available for testing - with plenty of new features.

19 September 2025

Zorin OS 17.3 Released with New Default Browser

The new Zorin OS 17.3 release is available to download and it includes a number of major changes – like a new default web browser. Based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Linux kernel 6.8, Zorin […]

26 March 2025
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Zorin OS 17.2 Released, Powered by Linux Kernel 6.8

Zorin OS 17.2 is available to download, bringing users a welcome set of enhancements. The latest release in the Zorin OS 17 series, still based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, is described by the team as […]

19 September 2024

Zorin OS 17.1 Released with Better Windows App Support + More

A new version of Zorin OS is available for download. Zorin OS 17.1 is the follow up to Zorin OS 17, which was released in December. It is based on Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS and ships […]

7 March 2024

Zorin OS 17 Beta Includes New ‘Spatial Desktop’ Features

A beta build of the upcoming Zorin OS 17 release is available to download. Zorin OS 17 sees the Ubuntu-based distro rebase on top of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS but, interestingly, it includes GNOME 43 rather […]

4 December 2023
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Zorin OS 16.3 Released with Upgrade Tool, LibreOffice 7.5

A new version of Ubuntu-based Zorin OS is available to download. Zorin OS 16.3 introduces a number of refinements that, its developers say, help “elevate your computing experience even further”. On paper, the inclusion of […]

27 July 2023

Zorin OS Finally Fulfils Users’ Biggest Request

Zorin OS is a fantastic Ubuntu-based distro but one drawback to using it is that you can’t upgrade to new versions (or the paid Pro edition). Well, it’s a drawback no longer! Yes, Zorin OS […]

28 June 2023
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Zorin OS 16.2 is Available to Download with Various Changes

The latest Zorin OS 16.2 release features a swathe of improvements. In this post I take a closer look at what's new in this bright Ubuntu-based offshoot.

27 October 2022
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Zorin OS 16.1 is Now Available to Download

Zorin OS 16.1 is out with Linux 5.13, LibreOffice 7.3, security patches, and bug fixes. Users can download Zorin OS 16.1 or upgrade from Zorin OS 16.

10 March 2022
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My Top 5 Linux Distro Releases of 2021

It's been a good year for Linux distros with plenty of highlights and few surprises throughout the year. But here are my picks for best Linux distro 2021.

23 December 2021