The built-in Software store has also received many under-the-hood optimizations as well as user interface improvements to make it even easier to find and install apps from different sources.Zorin OS 15.3 was released on September 08, 2020, it is based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS and was available for desktop / laptop computers. The Linux kernel in this new major version has been updated to version 5.11.
In addition to, Zorin OS 16 comes with a built-in database that detects popular Windows installer files, so that the system can guide you through the installation process (optionally using Windows App Support, powered by WINE). Zorin OS comes pre-loaded with the app catalogs of Flathub, the Snap store, and the Ubuntu & Zorin OS APT repositories, as well as the capability to install. Zorin OS 16 already supported multiple application formats, but now also offers applications from the Flathub repository out of the box. More and more open source and proprietary applications are being distributed via sources like Flathub, and are growing very fast in popularity. Pinch on the touchpad with 3 fingers to open the activities overview and instantly see every app running on your workspaces. Now you can switch between workspaces with fluid 1:1 motion by swiping 4 fingers up or down. Zorin OS introduces multi-touch touchpad gestures, enabled out of the box. If you’re using a laptop, moving between your apps and workspaces is even quicker and easier. In Zorin OS 16 there are touchpad gestures that weren’t available before, as standard. Apps open faster, animations are smoother, and loading times are reduced so you can spend more time being productive. Performance optimizations have been made at every level of the operating system, from the kernel to the desktop environment. Speed has been a top focus in Zorin OS 16, so the desktop runs dramatically snappier on a wide range of hardware, old and new. You’ll find detailed touches and delightful animations throughout the system that elevate your computing experience.
There is a new, more polished default theme that’s easier on the eyes. Zorin OS 16 has been refreshed with a revamped and refined appearance out of the box. Its installation is almost identical to Ubuntu’s. Zorin OS 16 is one of the easiest-to-install Linux distribution available today. It is loaded with new features and improvements to take your computer to a whole new level. Zorin OS 16 has a surprising number of changes, innovations and improvements, both underwater and visual. It will be supported with software updates and security patches until April 2025. Today the Zorin’s devs has finally released the next major version Zorin OS 16, which is based on Ubuntu 20.04. This is a great way to help the developers cover some of their costs.
There is also a paid version which is called Zorin OS Pro and includes some additional layouts for the desktop as well as additional artwork and advanced productivity software for $39. If you prefer the XFCE desktop environment, you can try their Zorin OS Lite which is targeted for basic use on low-spec PCs.
The first is to download Zorin OS Core which is the free edition of the distro. There are several ways you can get started with Zorin OS. It is designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting. Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. Zorin OS 16 is an ultimate Linux desktop distro designed to appeal to those coming from popular proprietary OSes, namely Windows and macOS.