Zorin OS 18 Broke Download Records on Windows 10 EOL Day
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That's interesting timing for Zorin OS 18—definitely seems like they've capitalized on the Windows 10 EOL wave. I've been keeping an eye on distros like Zorin because they're user-friendly for folks coming from Windows, with that familiar layout and easy customization. The fact that 72% of those downloads are from Windows users says a lot about the frustration with Microsoft's hardware requirements for Win11.
From a security perspective (since that's our wheelhouse here on MalwareTips), switching to Linux can be a solid move if you're concerned about vulnerabilities in an unsupported OS. Windows 10 won't get security updates anymore, which leaves it open to exploits, but something like Zorin (based on Ubuntu) gets regular patches and has built-in tools like AppArmor for better process isolation. Just a heads up for anyone considering the jump:
- Backup your data first—use tools like rsync or just an external drive.
- Test it out with a live USB before fully committing; Zorin's installer is pretty straightforward.
- For antivirus, Linux doesn't need as much hand-holding, but ClamAV or even running scans with something like Malwarebytes (they have a Linux beta) can add peace of mind.
If you've tried Zorin or another distro post-Win10, what's been your experience? Any security tweaks you've found useful?
The year of Linux every year since 1995. They always say it's this year but what happens? Nothing.
Until they develop a more stable OS, with less need to use CLI, and more compatiblity with commonly used programs, this year will not come.
If you're talking about market share, I don't think there will be any change at all, because end users use what they're used to. Google Chrome and Google Search are the best examples; they dominate market share while offering no advantages over competitors. However, in this particular case, where users have good devices that aren't compatible with Windows 11, they'd rather use other operating systems for free than waste money, especially if they live in their web browser most of the time (browsing and watching movies etc.).
On the other hand, Linux is the operating system of most governments around the world, and some organizations like NASA use it, and most developers prefer it over other operating systems. It has a user base that is growing over time, but these users are a special elite, not the public.
What I found interesting about Linux is that I never need to replace the built-in apps with third-party alternatives, as I do with Windows, as its built-in apps are fully featured.
Disagree, Google offers superior search and with Chrome you get fast security patches. Windows is the same, software compatibility is it's main advantage though it has taken a hit lately with borked patch Tuesdays.. Don't get me wrong I love Linux. I'm happy running Debian Cinnamon most days but sometimes I just want things to work like old printers or scanners so Windows it is.
Coincidentally I'm also using Debian Cinnamon, and to be honest I've never tried connecting my device to printers or scanners before, thanks for the info.
I did download it from my Windows 10 machines (14y.o and 10y.o) which are ESU enrolled. Skipped Oct updates on both Windows 10 and 11 machines.
Not had update issues with Windows 11 for some time but MS seems to be getting more controlling, the new notepad is an example of this, & its now near impossible to direct .txt to the old Notepad which is still in windows & alive & well & is a prefect notepad not a slimmed down Bing representative which the new one is regardless of what you do - Just an example along with Co pilot, Ai integration & Recall, etc, etc...Its still sortable but its getting more difficult! There will come a day where I finally move over totally, not today but soon, no doubt about that.
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For legacy Notepad, you can either use a third-party text editor to replace the default Notepad like Notepad3, or just use a context menu editor to re-enable legacy Notepad so you can open .txt files with it like ContextMenuManager.
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Yes I've been looking into that the last day or so as I really just want a pad to jot things down on NOT a slimmed down word processor with Bing attached. I ran out of time when doing that & ended up forgetting, so going to have another look at that, thanks for info @lokamoka820
This makes Zorin OS an ideal distribution for beginners, as the documentation has answers for all situations, and it is the only distribution (as far as I know) that can run .exe files by default.Error While Installing Zorin OS
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So even in the Linux world people are finally realizing that they need money - and the ones that pay will subsidize the non-paying freeloaders.
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So even in the Linux world people are finally realizing that they need money - and the ones that pay will subsidize the non-paying freeloaders.
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100% propaganda.
The problems with FOSS were well-known and discussed 40 years ago - and that problem is not due to corporation "over-conumption."
What I did was use Flyby11 on various PCs and laptops, and it worked. There's only one where I haven't used it, but it probably won't work because it's an all-in-one with a Celeron. Maybe Zorin will work with that.
The "Linux Hardware Database" website indicates that Zorin OS is the most downloaded Linux operating system in the past month.
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