Goodbye Windows and MacOS, Hello Zorin OS 18: Switching has never been so easy!

Are you tired of annoying updates, performance break-ins or the patronage of your current operating system? As a long-time user of Windows or macOS Switching to Linux often seems like a leap into the cold water. The good news: It doesn't have to be!

Today I present you Zorin OS 18 before. Virtually the Linux operating system, which makes the transition as easy as just changing the design of your desktop. No wonder, More than a million curious, of which impressive 78% of Windows users Those who have tried a new version!

Why Zorin OS 18 is the perfect choice for you

Zorin OS will be in Dublin, Ireland on the basis of Ubuntu LTS developed and maintained and has set itself a clear goal: Linux is mass-produced. Here are the reasons why you will immediately feel at home:

Familiarity: Welcome back to the comfort zone!

The biggest hurdle in switching is often the unfamiliar look. Zorin OS solves this elegantly:

• Windows- & macOS-Look: thank you ‘Zorin Appearance’ You can quickly customize the interface to feel like your old Windows 10/11 or your usual macOS. Start menu, taskbar and icons. So to speak, everything is where you expect it to be.
  
• Intuitive operation: The entire user interface is incredibly clean and consistent. How Forbes writes, "really no training time awaits you."

You want to see how easy it is? Watch this video to customize the layout: (But don't let the pronunciation of Zorrinos trigger you, Thomas von TuhlTeim uses that quite inflationary).

Alternatively, there is also nice input about the range of functions in a slightly slower narration speed and without name trigger with sysform.de:

Performance and safety: New impetus for your PC

Zorin OS is based on the stable and well-known Ubuntu and therefore benefits from timely updates and security patches.

• Revitalize your hardware: Has your computer been running hard since the last major Windows update? Zorin OS is known to be fast and powerful, it even breathes up to 15-year-old computers a new life.
  
• Safe as a castle: Viruses and malware have traditionally been hard on Linux. Zorin OS comes with built-in security features such as the UFW Firewall and AppArmor, making it a A very safe alternative.
  
• The base is awesome: As an Ubuntu-based distribution, you benefit from a huge software offering and a strong community.

Goodbye to compromises: Windows apps are still running!

The worry of having to leave behind beloved Windows programs is unfounded.

• Windows compatibility: Thanks to integrated tools such as Wine and PlayOnLinux You can easily install and run many of your Windows applications (and games!)
  
• Made for gamers: Zorin OS 18 is also interesting for players. These are game clients like Steam (with proton), Epic Games Store and Lutris pre-installed or easy to reinstall. In addition, there is the special software developed with Feral Interactive. Game mode for more performance.
  
• Handy & PC in Harmony: The Smartphone integration allows you to easily connect your Android device for file transfer, messenger use and media display.

Which version is right for you?

Zorin OS gives you flexibility according to your needs and budget:

version	costs	Target group / special features
Zorin OS Core	Free of charge	The standard version, which already offers all core functions. Ideal to try!
Zorin OS Lite	Free of charge	Specifically for older or less powerful computers (e.g. 15-year-old PCs).
Zorin OS Pro	Paid (~50 €)	Provides additional premium support, more desktop layouts (e.g. macOS & Windows 11 similarity) and a wider choice of pre-installed productive apps.

The first step: System requirements and further information

If you're curious now, switching is easy. Your PC does not have to perform at its best:

Minimum requirements (for the Core version):

• Processor: 1 GHz dual-core 64-bit processor
• RAM: 2 GB RAM
• Hard disk space: 10 GB free space

The release of Zorin OS 18, which took place just after Windows 10's support ended, makes the system the ideal alternative to save older computers from the garbage dump, according to the developers. It is a success story, the Golem described as ‘particularly popular with Windows switchers’.

TL:DR

Complete Linux novice? There is also a step-by-step tutorial. Installation is still the 17 in the video, but the steps are identical.

We recommend that you try Zorin OS 18! Here it goes to the official website. There you can download the free core version (or for museum computers also the Lite).

Have fun discovering your new operating system!