Zorin OS 18
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Zorin OS 18
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#2> Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows
Keep in mind that Zorin is a Linux-based OS and can't run Windows apps.
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#3> Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows Keep in mind that Zorin is a Linux-based OS and can't run Windows apps.
>can't run Windows apps.
Wine?
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#4> Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows Keep in mind that Zorin is a Linux-based OS and can't run Windows apps.
> 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.
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#5It'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.
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#6I'm really impressed at the amount of attention to detail and polish went into making this a nice transition point for Windows users. The idea that if someone tries to launch the Microsoft Office installer, it will gently redirect them to either LibreOffice or Office 365 on the web, is a great idea to enhance the overall user experience.
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#7I'm a little confused: does it have its own DE, or is it just a heavily modified Gnome?
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#8I 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.
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#10> Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows Keep in mind that Zorin is a Linux-based OS and can't run Windows apps.
> 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 something an "ordinary" computer user could use is if a corporation puts significant money behind the development effort. Until then, the incentives will simply never align.