Zorin OS 16.2 Pro - A Great Linux Experience | Even Better Than Before

[@user-mt4zr5kp7h]

I paid the $39 and in my opinion it was worth every penny! I don't mind paying extra for convenience and they've done all the work for me. I mean there are a couple of things that I have to set up for my own preference afterwards, but they did all the hard stuff for a newcomer to Linux. So I can pay $39 for a custom build of linux, or I can pay $239 for Windows 11. For my $39 I get a free and open source operating system, and that's free as in freedom, no ads, no telemetry, no spying. Or I can pay $239, get ads I didn't ask for, have all my keystrokes monitored, and everything I do spied on. To me the choice is easy.

[@DaftdogUK]

I've been running Zorin for about a year now, having gone from Win7 at EOL to Mint and then to Zorin as I upgraded my PC. It's a great distro, and I had no qualms with paying for the Pro version. Recommended.

[@amrishpatel3501]

I'm considering switching over to Zorin, after Win 10 loses support in October 2025. I'm just making sure, all of the creative software I use & games I play on my PC are compatible with Zorin. I know by that time it will be even better. Zorin has caught my attention for sure as a Win 10 user. I'm not upgrading to Win 11, Microsoft can take a hike for all I care.

[@mkrleza]

Even though I don't use Zorin, I like supporting good products when I see them. I bought Zorin 16 and have free upgrades since. I also support a few other distro creators, even though I don't necessarily daily drive those OS'es. The only time I got scr..ed was with the infamous LinuxFX - I'll always regret every penny I gave those guys...

[@TVPInterpolation]

thats really bad... but glad you jumped out there! maybe you can dispute the charges?

[@digifanatic]

I love Zorin and am thrilled you reviewed it. It seems to be overlooked a lot, which I don't understand. I've been using it on and off since Zorin 6 (😱), and can't wait for 17.

[@the100ways6]

Zorin is very good I installed it on the laptop of my wife, she likes it and never noticed she hasn't windows anymore

[@mjwmontgomery]

Zorin os pro is my daily driver. I have come to appreciate how reliable it is compared to windows, and how easy it is to use and beautiful. The phone integration is perfect too. Top and bottom or side bar is great.

[@eBuzzCentral]

Thanks for sharing

[@kirthgersen8774]

Zorin is a breath of fresh air for me having worked with windows (was a senior systems engineer MCSE NT 4.0/2000/2003) and Macs for 30 years and wanting a good professional well designed proper desktop OS. So happy to pay for this level of excellence. Way way way way better than Linux Mint. Thankyou for this video.

[@williamhughes1067]

Thanks for the great video. I embarked on my Linux journey a couple of months ago, after 40 years in the Windows and Mac world. Almost immediately I discovered Zorin OS Pro, took the plunge, and despite a bit of experimental distro-hopping between my half-dozen laptops (Macs and Thinkpads), I've become committed to Zorin. I'm still running MacOS on a couple of newer Macs, but I'm about to drop Windows from my last remaining Windows Thinkpad, and install Zorin. I'm thankful for the opportunity to extend the lives of my PCs without sacrificing anything in terms of functionality -- and as we say, it's FOSS. Goodbye to nearly all of my expensive subscription software!

[@aizen310]

I use Zorin Os for about a year on my Lenovo laptop...runs perfect,updates are perfect no blue screens etc...i love it!

[@MarcosCodas]

I brokered the partnership between Zorin and GDevelop (I'm GDevelop's Marketing Lead) to include GDevelop (a free and open-source 2D game engine) in Zorin OS 16.2 Education. Thank you for covering Zorin!

[@Sumit.R]

Amazing site, man. Polished as hell. Can you bring it to zorin core?

[@MarcosCodas]

@@Sumit.R that’s up to Zorin. We’re really happy to be part of Education and depending on how it’s received, maybe they’ll be interested in partnering up for their other spins. I’d love to see GDevelop on Zorin OS Pro, for example. It’d be a great fit with the rest of the apps in the suite. I think Core might be a tougher sell as they’d probably want to keep those installs lean for a user who wants a minimal starting point to then add only what they’ll use. But reach out to Zorin and let them know you’d like to see more GDevelop! We sure appreciate the support. And if you’re running other distros, you can get GDevelop as an app image or even a Flatpak from Flathub!

[@aytviewer2421]

CORRECTION: CORE does provide the layout switcher --but it only includes 4 layouts instead of the 8 that comes with the Pro version. I pay for the Pro version just to send some money to the devs. Nice review. Thanks.

[@eBuzzCentral]

You are correct, thank you for that.

[@davidsulaberidze5978]

I use Zorin OS about a year and I love it. It is a really great distro in my opinion, the best one for easy transfer from windows to linux. Thank you very much for reviewing it.

[@peterschmidt9942]

Zorin was what got me to switch from Windows to Linux. It's sort of KDE ish on their core version, but not quite. I didn't mind the layout so much but there was some things I couldn't get working - And some programs I couldn't get from the app store that I wanted to use. IN the end I opted for something that was KDE to get me going. But Zorin's a good starter distro if you're unfamiliar with Linux

[@prolitcom]

I've used it since January. Easy to use, nice looking, very stable. I like it

[@RGReilly_Art]

I just finished setting up Zorin for my parents new computer. Wanted a computer that was safer for them without them needing to use terminal. Set up my dad's side to have a window's theme, but took a bit of work for my mom's side to look exactly like OSX using Gnome Tweaks, Extensions, etc. As a Linux noob (my first experience being Steam Deck), it's a bit daunting, but rewarding once it's done. Honestly, I really like it, and not sure why it isn't talked about more. Here's hoping my parent's like it!

[@arkvsi8142]

Force them to install Arch or Slackware

[@diddymies]

@@arkvsi8142 force uninstall

[@wanzmejuez]

For me, the best linux distro is Zorin. Easy to understand for newbie linux with friendly UI.

[@Noodles.FreeUkraine]

Most underrated distro ever. 👍

[@ANIMLFIRE]

Been using Zorin for 2 years now and it’s been stable as a rock

[@AdventureSMBW]

Im not a fanboy, nor do i use Zorin as my main OS, but it truly is the "best" linux distro (if there be such a thing)

[@rockymarquiss8327]

Thank you by the way in showing the distro - was a great review. Much much much much prefer that over spending the time going through the webpage like you oftentimes do.

[@Danmandingo]

I'm looking at switching over to Linux... After looking at all the "beginner" distros, I'm looking at ZORIN. Something about that (Windows App support), make it seem like it would be easier all around.

[@motoryzen]

It's simply wine that has been installed in the background and renamed..overall.. But there isn't clear info about whether or not Lutris is installed. Not discounting it, but just stating facts

[@xjpsmithx]

Zorin is a excellent choice for a first linux distro. I ran it on my desktop and laptop for a while. Very solid.

[@darkthunder2776]

@@motoryzen Go into the menu and it will be at the bottom of it. I don't have my computer in front of me, but it was wine and I think Play on Linux (or whatever it was called).

[@JoelFeila]

You often see Mint and recommended for good out of box support and Elementary os for mac users. But Zorin would have been my choice if they had had a more active reddit. They fact that have a cheap site license with the grid program makes it great for small businesses

[@xjpsmithx]

@@JoelFeila I started with mint years ago but never liked the UI. Zorin is much more polished and my #1 debian based distro. I have since switched to Garuda because I wanted the AUR.

[@carletonmccarty2940]

I tried the free version of Zorin 16 and decided to purchase v.16.2 Pro to install on an old Acer AO756. I performed all of the tweaks after installing as the ONLY OS on my old Acer machine and was surprised by what it had left in it. If you are a nube to Linux or just looking to replace an older and unsupported version of Windows with something new that still has a familiar feel, try Zorin. For me it is definitely worth the $40 (US). Be sure to watch and follow some of the excellent KZbin tutorials on how to tweak this OS to get the most from it and you will have a machine that is fun to use again and can hold it's own with any OS.

[@dagogouranta5583]

Zorin is great man, gives me peace of mind, I've been using for two years, and it just runs smoothly and I never have to think about it

[@savage-goose]

I use Zorin for my daily driver and for a few years now. I've been in IT since 1996 and been using PCs since 1987. I'm to the point in my life/career I just don't want to fuck with things anymore. I just want to turn it on and it work. I use Zorin daily for personal and IT/dev work. I don't have to do anything to it, it just works (for me).

[@TheLinuxWarrior]

WOW Another great video. Yes I am using Zorin "Core" as test for a while and it's great. I am seeing paying 39$ for the Pro not a paying to buy software but to support the developers for doing a great work. Like I did for LINUXFX/WINDOWSFX. Thumbs Up and Greetings from Germany.

[@meherali4073]

I have been using zorin lite for 3 years... I think, it's much better then other distro.

[@splizz]

it is much better THAN the other distros

[@WitchMedusa]

As a Windows refugee I have no desire to use Linux despite having using it since about 2016 when is when i daily drove it for about 2 years. I want a computer which just works & let's me do what I want, I would like to never touch a command line for even power user use cases. I fully support the ethos behind linux & GNU, of free & open source software, & I'm really glad to see ZorinOS offering a super clean Linux experience. I have it installed on my laptop. When Windows 10 goes end of life I'll be switching to Zorin on my primary desktop. I'm hoping by then the desktop experience has evolved to such a point that it can match if not exceed Windows in available of non-command line based operations. Until then it will be relegated to my travel computer, media machine & home server.

[@Jeff_Seely]

I agree with you, paying for this pro option helps support the Zorin team's development. By reducing all the config choices that can be daunting and can cause disinterest with new users, I really think it's a good strategy. And new users can also load up something more challenging alongside Zorin, such as Arch to get familiar with the command line entries. I learned Linux back before there was a GUI and I would have really appreciated something like Zorin. It is a good product and I am enjoying its use. It is also an educational tool for my kids. Now even that is worth 39 bucks so I paid for it, what the hell....

[@sandiegotunafishing]

zorin user here, solid as hell. thx running on a old mac tower!

[@SoundblasterYT]

Using Zorin, love it.

[@Afrocanuk]

I've been using Zorin at least a year, but recently switch back to Windows. Three main reasons: I needed VirtualBox or Wine to be fully compatible Windows 98 & above hardware drivers & utilities when needed, my desktop was running notable slow (until I installed Windows 8.1 & I really wanted a Linux version of Potplayer. I have to admit, two areas where Zorin slaughters Windows is with the song recognition software "SongRec" and the video downloader "Ultimate downloader."

[@davidwayne9982]

I've had zorin before nad it was GREAT... it IS one I lke-and I don't mind giving the $39 IF I want to use it for a while-- but I am- and was changing around a lot.. I'd use the free for now-- and if I decided to keep it for a bit- get the pro GLADLY-- it's GREAT.. and people get upset at that- but think nothing of paying $300 for WINDOWS plus paying for all the crap to go ON it-- and do that every year!!! (goofy thinking, but that's how they are).

[@b3etcbooksbindersbeliefs533]

i put zorin on my sons first computers after endless os. i have a 4 year old now and i am so excited for the new versions of both for my little one. i used ubuntu myself as i was better prepared to use the terminal. i have since moved to titan and with all this rebooted love of distro hopping thinking about MX. but i am a KDE lover all the way.

[@jeffreydurham2566]

I like how Zorin has Snap and Flatpak right out of the box, so that you can have pretty much any app you could want.

[@davidwayne9982]

YES- and that $39 gets PRO SUPPORT too... not just the run of the mill forum stuff etc... Besides, like I said before- better than paying $300 for WINDOWS-- every year- plus hundreds more for the other software you need-PLUS all the security crap you don't really need- and then having Microsoft tell you they OWN your machine... for the privilegs of paying them all that every year... $39 for this GREAT distro with EXCELLENT everything!!!! SURE!!! any time.

[@raderator]

Installed on two old Dell and two old Lenovo biz desktops. Works great and looks better than any other distro. You can make the Core version look like Win11 by centering the icons in the taskbar. You can also make it work and look similar to Mac or Chrome OS with an app grid.

[@DevenAbhyankar]

Beautifully explained 🙏❤️

[@jorgearvelo4655]

Great video! Thanks.

[@SchlangeBob]

when i heard we gonna look on pro version i instantly subbed

[@scottfread2130]

I have been using Zorin 16 core for a week now. I like it so much that I just purchased the pro version last night. I haven't had time to install it but I am very excited about this os. I personally believe that it's smoother than Microsoft once you get it done. I have been using it as my daily driver and I love it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[@wandamcgann7728]

I use Zorin OS i like it very much really good for someone coming over from windows.

[@smedslund]

I started of with Linux Mint, bought Ziorin 16 pro and now I'm running Nobara project( Fedora 37) . Zorin is a good place to start if you like to leave Windows.

[@rockymarquiss8327]

I have the core installed and the layout options are on it as well.

[@ninjanerdstudent6937]

I'm going to try Zorin out.

[@SoundblasterYT]

I remember software store blender was outdated in Zorin store but that was a while ago

[@victorjohnson7512]

I use Zorin and love it. Easy to use, don't have to be a programmer to make it work.

[@danytalksmusic]

minor correction- Zorin core still has the layout switcher, but comes with 4 layouts instead of 8.

[@elyzsabethahne2116]

I am considering possibly switching to Zorin OS Pro when version 17 is released. I'm on Ubuntu Budgie 22.04 right now, which I love, but Zorin is excellent, too.

[@TheJason13]

i use Zorin OS 16.1 on my personal laptop (i use the laptop mostly at work). The only thing that i have an issue with is the microphone in Zoom.

[@TheJason13]

@D Reaper I did. I edited the audio file but haven't tested it yet

[@TheJason13]

@D Reaper i'll have to go back and look, but it's supposed to fix audio issues between linux and the sound hardware. Hopefully i can test it today. I'll let you know what the file is asap

[@predragnikolic1259]

Are you getting some linux hardware for review, you mention working to get some toxido computers ..Zorin is great distro , I will gladly pay for anything that's good (currently not in situation)..Great review as always..

[@eBuzzCentral]

Yes, I am trying to work out some collaborative deals with Tuxedo, Beelink, Purism and Murena. I will keep everyone updated on the status of that.

[@SPLaholic]

I tried Zorin Pro the other day. Only issue I ran into was my Nvidia card. It would not install using their package, or doing it through CLI. Yea, it's an older card, but is supported by the driver. Other than that, it was a nice distro. I decided to keep it in my collection, for future possible installs.

[@Vindix007]

Excellent and stable distro.

[@tgrucker]

Zorin OS 16.2 my daily driver.

[@mikekhan372]

Zorin rocks. But Zorin with Pop Shell is frickin' awesome.

[@christopherfothergil]

Brilliant OS found everything such as printers etc.

[@MrGTAmodsgerman]

Is it possible to upgrade from the free version to pro once it's already installed?

[@msn140]

I stopped using zorin os for a while the old versions were really cool and better , the background animations were really dope , you could also use videos as background etc this made the distribution different and better !

[@cole4987]

My only problem is being unable to change audio outputs from the volume menu

[@Sasha-informaticaenespan-mt8yy]

I highly recommend Zorin over Linux Mint or Ubuntu. A beautiful user experience (not talking about how it looks but how it feels). Zorin 17 is coming and has super cool but not impressive features, including a more modern Gnome version and I never had drivers or another type or problems at work time

[@chriswebb4162]

I installed Zorin and initially all went well. It spotted my wi-fi card and I was able to access the Internet. Then Zorin needed re-installing but this time no wi-fi. I tried everything and then deleted it. Does anyone know why it's so difficult to get wi-fi working with Linux based operating systems.

[@rmcellig]

Excellent review!! As you know there is a lot of fragmentation in the Linux world. What I keep reading is to stay away from Ubuntu. Opensuse is safer and better, Debian is a safer choice etc..... What is your opinion on this. Is it safe to go with Ubuntu based distro? Thanks again for reviewing a fantastic distro!!! 😃

[@eBuzzCentral]

I believe so.

[@patrickritter3028]

when i goto my local book store and magazine stand i get linus today or linus mag and i get free distros when i buy the magazine ,btw those magazines are $25.00 and i think actually i am paying for the cd with the distros of linux on the cd ,also how can i play old befor windows xp games on linux ,just wondering ???

[@januszstarkel4189]

I did pay for pro, but using "regular" version.

[@tigerscott2966]

I run Kodachi off a flash drive and its ready to use in 5 minutes!

[@gd2329j]

Run it on my old Win 7 laptop . The only problems I have is wine / win applications . It worked then it didn't & nothing I do will fix it . The Wi-Fi needed a root canal after install but that's laptop hardware & I expected it .

[@ericjohnson5990]

Has anyone installed this on System76 hardware? Seems like it would be an interesting combination.

[@eBuzzCentral]

It does sound like an interesting combo

[@mr.wonderful4307]

Can we install Android applications from Google Play Store on Zorin?

[@geekhillbilly2636]

Zorin OS seems to share the name of a James Bond Villain ( Max Zorin in "A View To A Kill")

[@MarcosCodas]

It’s the last name of the founder, Artyom Zorin.

[@parasportz]

I too don't like having to click on a menu to see its contents. It should work on hover. Still an excellent distro and I have it on a VM. I use Mint instead because of the wider support...and the hover thingy 🙃

[@jakelong1418]

Hey you said you're available on some other websites. What are those and where are the links?

[@askhowiknow5527]

Whether or not you like this OS, don't be afraid to support them financially. They ask for money in a very classy way.

[@YorgunTürkçü]

I have an iMac G5 with 2gb ram. Which OS is suitable for it. I'll use it just for Boosteroid so it should run browser smoothly. Which one do u suggest?

[@radarpixel1304]

Zorin rocks.

[@Poison0444]

The only reason that i didn`t switch to zorin, was the bluetooth (a dongle, because i use a pc not a laptop) on login screen, my keyboard is bluetooth, and it was quite annoying for to have a virtual keyboard, ah and the other thing was the vpn client... i hope they fixed it...i really need to have these kind of things that i`m use to have in windows on zorin, don`t get me wrong i`m trying to switch to linux from ubuntu 6.10.... so i know what i`m doing

[@VanBourner]

that "click on accessories to unwrap it" is a windows 10 design holdover

[@digitalbangladeshtv24]

love the interface but disinterested since simple installing and uninstalling some apps broke my last version. Never happened with mint.

[@bradrawlings9162]

Best Distro

[@choppergirl]

Can someone tell me how to configure the Start Menu Taskbar to NEVER display Thumbnail Window Previews, but ALWAYS a vertical Text list of Windows open instead. This is the most aggravating thing about Zorin, having to visual scan these horizontal thumbnails across the bottom of your screen, until you reach some arbitrary number which it switches to a much more familiar and comfortable vertical text list. OMG I loathe these thumbnails so much. And if you ALT-TAB or whateve ryou get the same nonsense but in a grid pattern, which is utterly useless to me as a blind person as I can't see images. White text on black bagrounds, yes. Images, and window image previews... NO.

[@tigerscott2966]

I tried installing Zornin twice last week and it was a was of time... The cursor just spun around for 3 hours...

[@Fizzify]

Try Peppermint OS Devuan next.

[@fuzail3379]

Which is better zorin or ferin os

[@danytalksmusic]

zorin for sure. Ferin is only one guy, where Zorin has a well funded team making sure everything works

[@polraudiozion1156]

Tried this distro yesterday and its very solid. The only issue i have is that you cant paste a file from the file manager to the desktop without using the file manager.

[@diddymies]

wat

[@polraudiozion1156]

@@diddymies I couldnt copy an item from the file manager to the direct desktop without using the file manager. EX: I right click a file in the file manager then on the desktop i right click and paste doesnt show up because they are 2 different systems im guessing? So the only way to get files to your desktop is to use the file manager and open the desktop folder from there.

[@painnagato7617]

@@polraudiozion1156 , sabe se isso foi concertado ?

[@waytoofar19]

The problem in this system is dont upgrade to newer versions and its zorin os lite which is based xfce is more system hungry then other xfce distro.

[@diddymies]

like debian?

[@waytoofar19]

@@diddymies yes but stock debian is kind of boring.

[@ronheetman564]

Just switched to Zorin after that Garuda Gnome switched to Gnome 43. Suddenly I had three different colors (libadwaita and GTK mess) and extensions stopped functioning. Sincerely hope that Zorin stays away from Gnome 43!

[@vivaldi2401]

Yesterday installed on Notebook. Only problems. I don't like it!

[@jojobobo6661]

have your son play wow on zorin .. I ask because I'm not a computer person...

[@TomSmith-sr2br]

AND WE STILL CAN'T RUN NETFLIX AT 1080P ON LINUX...SMH

[@rockymarquiss8327]

I've been looking - to me it appears to be a tie between Zorin and Linux Mint

[@zbiromax9228]

Hey beautiful people. Is it Debian? Thanks.

[@07Legendhub]

Please share the 16.2 pro iso link

[@itsfuntime3109]

Zorin Os Pro 16.2 Iso Please !

[@acelectricalsecurity]

I tried zorin, mainly because of all the positive comments, but I found it to be a bit sluggish, when opening apps and folders, so I uninstalled it.

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@D Reaper no it's an Intel one

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@D Reaper I have a Lenovo carbon x1, 8gb ram, i7 CPU, 256gb, m2 SSD

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@dreaper2087 I was opening apps and other things and they seemed to take a long time compared to Windows, I installed Linux mint, and that's as quick or quicker than windows when opening apps

[@acelectricalsecurity]

@@dreaper2087 yeah, that's why I couldn't work out why one seemed slower than the other, because as you say essentially they are the same

[@essetee]

But zorin still use ubuntu-20.04 LTS.

[@eBuzzCentral]

Zorin 17 is on the horizon and it is making the jump up.

[@TVPInterpolation]

@@eBuzzCentral i hope so, thats one of the very limiting factors of zorin. aside of it, it looks pretty good.

[@patriklundberg307]

I must be honest, everytime i watch linux os videos it feels like everyone playes with the ”look good” vibe, very rare to se anyone actually showing any competing videos with windows or mac, i want to switch to Linux, but I cant see why i should if I wouldent host a server…. Linux is so far behind on everything… I’m saying this as a none programmer not able to vode my own programs.

[@patriklundberg307]

To ve more exact, feels like every linux os is just an eye candy competition, making it look cool & feel smooth.. built around ALWAYS a what if scenario… :/

[@patriklundberg307]

I really hope that the big company for all big programs actually make drivers for the programs, example envidia drivers, & gaming companies makes it native…. For what people actually use the computor for, cant just only use linux for programming & server hosting :/

[@mikephillips5551]

The pro version that you pay for.. The extra packages you paying for is in the repo's. Zorin not going to make me any faster then arch !!

[@eBuzzCentral]

I covered that in the video.

[@eddieoconnor4466]

Polar opposites. I have been using and love Fedora Linux since 2003, but?...installed on my OTHER Dell XPS 15?..is ZorinOS...and even now....people see it and think its WINDOWS because of how easy, smooth, and trouble free they see it is! It even installs wireless printers it picks up on your home wifi network! Definitely a keeper OS!!

[@matthewlathum9312]

For over one year I had Zorin 16.1 Pro but after updating to Zorin 16.2 computer is much slower. Why?

[@jameslfowler9988]

how about art programs? blender is the only choice for linux or is there a way to use my dozen-ish windows progs via wine or crossover? then what about gaming and gaming with wine or crossover or the other one ( i forget the name steam maybe?) . I despise Gates and Microsoft but the sleaze cornered the market, if there's at least a 90-95% compatibility I'll hop on. let me know - if commietube doesnt ban me from commenting again anyways

[@eBuzzCentral]

Gaming is getting close. As for art programs you have Gimp, Inkscape, Krita and that is just naming three.

[@Sasha-informaticaenespan-mt8yy]

I highly recommend Zorin over Linux Mint or Ubuntu. A beautiful user experience (not talking about how it looks but how it feels). Zorin 17 is coming and has super cool but not impressive features, including a more modern Gnome version and I never had drivers or another type or problems at work time