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Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by wishfish »

echelon_musk wrote: post #10
alsetmusic wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Improved support for Windows software: Windows App Support includes significant improvements that allow you to run even more Windows-native apps and games than ever before. It’s now powered by the latest WINE version 10. You can learn more about the Windows App Support feature here.

> Linux-based operating systems were generally built for engineers by engineers, with little consideration for regular users. We decided to fix this. [0] I am extremely sceptical that any normal Windows user would have the patience to use WINE to get Windows software working. Sadly this feels like this distro is subject to exactly the problem they claim to solve. I think the only way desktop Linux will ever approach…

>I think the only way desktop Linux will ever approach something an "ordinary" computer user could use is if a corporation puts significant money behind the development effort.

I think you're correct, but I also think this has already happened. Valve has put large amounts of money and development time into Linux. With a huge success. Gaming on Linux is very close to being as easy as it is on Windows. That removes a barrier for many home users.

I do wish there was more commercial software. Getting Photoshop ported over would be the last hurdle for me personally. Everything else I can do through Steam, various open source programs like Calibre, Electron apps, and Web.

Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by shortrounddev2 »

adastra22 wrote: post #13
layer8 wrote: post #11

Given the positioning as an alternative to Windows 11 (and presumably macOS), I would have hoped that it didn’t chase the latest GUI design fashions.

Well the latest gui design fashion is chasing Windows 7’s Aero look…

God we can only hope so

Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by Redster »

s_dev wrote: post #5

It's made by two Ukrainian brothers in Ireland. It's a franken debian. Which a lot of Linux users don't like for a variety of reasons but I think that debate is of a wider scope than this one submission. The main Dev/Maintainer for Linux Mint 'Clem' is also based in Ireland. So these are the only two Linux distros I know of to be associated with the Irish tech scene which is small.

It seems like it's franken-Ubuntu, if https://zorin.com/os/details/ is to be believed.

Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by constantcrying »

echelon_musk wrote: post #10
alsetmusic wrote: post #4

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Improved support for Windows software: Windows App Support includes significant improvements that allow you to run even more Windows-native apps and games than ever before. It’s now powered by the latest WINE version 10. You can learn more about the Windows App Support feature here.

> Linux-based operating systems were generally built for engineers by engineers, with little consideration for regular users. We decided to fix this. [0] I am extremely sceptical that any normal Windows user would have the patience to use WINE to get Windows software working. Sadly this feels like this distro is subject to exactly the problem they claim to solve. I think the only way desktop Linux will ever approach…

For running Windows only Steam games the support is very good. And actually "regular user" friendly .

But at the same time most professional Windows software will not run at all or will only run if you put significant effort into it. The idea of giving any Linux distro to a novice and telling him "he can run Windows applications" will result in server disappoint and frustration.

Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by [deleted] »

adastra22 wrote: post #13
layer8 wrote: post #11

Given the positioning as an alternative to Windows 11 (and presumably macOS), I would have hoped that it didn’t chase the latest GUI design fashions.

Well the latest gui design fashion is chasing Windows 7’s Aero look…

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Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by Razengan »

adastra22 wrote: post #13
layer8 wrote: post #11

Given the positioning as an alternative to Windows 11 (and presumably macOS), I would have hoped that it didn’t chase the latest GUI design fashions.

Well the latest gui design fashion is chasing Windows 7’s Aero look…

Windows 7 chased macOS's Aqua look...

Re: Zorin OS 18

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Post by constantcrying »

Arch485 wrote: post #8

I don't use Zorin anymore, (I'm a dirty Ubuntu plebian) but I used to use it and it's great. The only thing I liked about Windows 11 was it's slick UI, and Zorin is basically the only Linux distro that replicates that without a ton of hassle. Zorin Connect is also awesome if you use your PC to watch TV on your TV. If you're thinking of abandoning Windows, (which, honestly, who isn't these days) Zorin is a good choice…

IMO KDEs design is actually superior to anything Microsoft is offering. It is a great desktop experience, even with stock settings. Certainly better than everything Ubuntu does.
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