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Zorin OS

Linux that feels like home. Zorin OS wraps an Ubuntu LTS base in a familiar, polished desktop, so switching from Windows or macOS feels easy.

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At a glance

Zorin OS

Family
Debian-based
First release
2009
Release model
Fixed release (based on Ubuntu LTS)
Package manager
apt (Snap and Flatpak supported)
Init system
systemd
Architecture
x86_64
Installer
Ubiquity
Default desktop
GNOME (Zorin Desktop; Xfce in the Lite edition)

Overview

Zorin OS is built on Ubuntu LTS and designed for people switching from Windows or macOS. The Zorin Desktop, based on GNOME, offers layouts that mimic familiar systems, and the Lite edition with Xfce revives older computers.

It ships with a curated set of apps, the Zorin Connect phone link, and built-in Windows app support through Wine. The system stays close to Ubuntu LTS, so it is stable and well supported.

Is it for you?

Good fit if you…

  • are switching from Windows or macOS and want a familiar layout
  • want a polished desktop that works out of the box
  • revive an older PC with the Lite edition

Look elsewhere if you…

  • want the newest kernels or desktops quickly (try Fedora)
  • prefer a minimal system you configure yourself (try Debian)

Everyday commands

Full cheat sheet →
sudo apt update
Update package lists from Zorin and Ubuntu repositories.
sudo apt upgrade
Upgrade installed packages to their latest versions.
apt search <query>
Search the repositories for a package.
sudo apt install <package>
Install a package and its dependencies.
flatpak update
Update all installed Flatpak applications.

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