Zorin OS, the popular Ubuntu based Linux Distribution, announced v17.1 this Thursday!
Like Linux Mint, Zorin OS is based on Ubuntu LTS. The latest 17.x release series is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, but features GNOME 43 desktop with custom layout.
It provides an elegant and user friendly desktop appearance targets to users who are switching from Microsoft Windows. And, features 3 editions: Pro (cost $48), Core, and Education.
The new 17.1 release features enhanced Windows App support, with power of Wine 9.0 and Bottles.
The built-in database now supports over 100 Windows apps. It automatically detects and recommends native Linux versions from the Software store, when users try launching .exe installers. And, the file manager now shows thumbnails for .exe files, as well as RAW, AppImage, and EPUB files.
The release also introduce Education edition, that features educational apps and games for school and student use. They include:
Other changes in Zorin OS 17.1 include:
For the official release note, as well as download link (in bottom of that page), just go to:
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