Zorin OS

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Apps

Zorin OS includes standard apps and provides access to thousands of apps through its built-in Software store.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Company

The About page identifies the company as Zorin OS Technologies Limited, incorporated in Ireland, with an address in Dublin 8.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Desktop layouts

Zorin Appearance lets users change the desktop layout, and Pro includes 12 layouts in total.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Gaming

The system includes NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics drivers and game optimizations, and the site lists Steam, Epic Games, itch.io, GOG, and Lutris.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Hardware

The site says Zorin OS is streamlined to work on computers as old as 15 years.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Office compatibility

Zorin OS comes with LibreOffice for viewing, creating, and editing Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 documents.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Phone integration

Zorin Connect can sync notifications and messages, transfer files, control the computer, and control media between the desktop and an Android device over an encrypted local network connection.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Pro edition limit

A Pro purchase covers the current major version and its point releases; future major versions must be purchased separately, with discounted upgrades available.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Pro support

Each Zorin OS Pro copy includes email technical support from the Zorin team for setting up one computer.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Purpose

Zorin OS is a Linux-based alternative to Windows and macOS designed to be familiar, simple to use, secure, and privacy-respecting.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Security and privacy

Zorin OS says it does not collect personal data, is open source, and receives security updates; its Zorin Connect connection is encrypted and local.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

System base and support

Zorin OS 18.1 is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and is listed as supported with software updates and security patches until 1 June 2029.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

Windows apps

The site says users can run many Windows apps by opening their .exe or .msi installer files.zorin.com · read 10 Oct 2026

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