Zorin OS 17.2 is a beautifully designed Ubuntu-based distro built specifically for people switching from Windows or macOS. The Zorin Appearance app lets you switch the desktop layout between Windows-style taskbar, macOS dock, or classic panel in seconds. Zorin Lite (with Xfce) runs on computers as old as 2009. A Pro edition with extra layouts and support is available.
Desktop Environment & Package Management
The default desktop is GNOME (custom Zorin shell). Package management is handled via APT + Flatpak. Pre-installed multimedia codecs mean it plays audio and video out of the box without extra configuration.
Performance & Use Cases
Minimum RAM: 2 GB, Disk: 15 GB. Zorin OS 17.2 has solid gaming support — Steam and Proton work well out of the box. Zorin OS 17.2 is designed primarily as a desktop distribution.
Who Should Use Zorin OS 17.2?
Windows and macOS switchers, users who want beauty out of the box, older PC owners. Built on Ubuntu with a lts based release model.