Zorin OS 15 for Windows Users 

I hope windows becomes more like this, this is a beautiful OS

thanks chris , i've just installed linux mint 19 to my 12 year old laptop and it has breathed new life into this old machine . I chose LM after watching one of your videos on it . i think i speak for most here when i say thank you , your knowledge and clear explanation of things has helped people out greatly.

I just installed the Ultimate version last night. I'm a long time Ubuntu user (and Windows). So far what stands out to me the Zorin Appearance, the themes are nice, and the software store is huge it's gnome + flat packs + snaps. I can get most anything. In the coming days going to experiment with WINE. Great video thanks.

Thank you Chris! A *very satisfying* video...I do SO LOVE to watch other people take risks with THEIR systems! A very enjoyable bit of trail-blazing! Very much appreciated indeed!

The next day: Well, that was quicker and easier to install than any version of Windows, ever... Congratulations to all involved in creating Zorin 15 Ultimate edition. (And, I know little about Linux). Amazing product!

Love zorin! Have had it for several years since xp went away. A big sigh of relief after the stress of dealing with windows.

While Windows is getting more invasive and not-user-friendly these Linux flavors are looking better all the time.

Great uncluttered to-the-point explanation that makes it easier for windows alternative seekers. Thanks too for "showing" difference between ultimate and core.

Thank you, Chris, This is by far the best Linux distro I have used. Much easier to use and add software.

Very nice - Windows users would feel at home this.... thank you Christopher!

¨Make your old PC new again!¨ Starting download! More one amazing video, teacher !

Wimbledon mens final, GB Grand Prix, Cricket World Cup final. You can keep them all, there's a new Explaining Computers video up. 😎👍

Just got my Explaining Computers TShirt! Really Nice quality and worn with pride!

Thanks Chris, never knew about Zorin OS, like your style of educating the masses with new information, 🙏🏽

I'm always impressed with the progress of these Windows like distros. The only reason I haven't switched is that its simply not possible to run all of my programs in linux, as of yet...

_Finally! Something that looks minimalist and sleek!_

This distro looks very nice. I like it already, even without trying it. Thanks Chris!

I used Zorin 12 lite three years ago on my roommate's old (circa 2008) PC to keep it running because Windows 7 was just too much for that old machine to handle (Win 7 took well over 5 minutes just to boot up). She acclimated almost immediately, thanks to Zorin's desktop layout. I am now eagerly awaiting Zorin 15 lite

Thankyou for satisfying my curiosity regarding "Zorin OS". Looks very comfortable to use.

Thank you for convincing me to use Linux with Zorin OS distro and soon i will start using other distros as I slowly settle into the Linux world.

Well another great video, I think I always start my comment's to you like this :) . Now Zorin OS, I think it was your "fault" that about a year or so a go I installed Zorin light on an old Fujitsu laptop. It was a one of those computers that was in a draw as it was no longer up to it and the "user" was fed up (WinXP) and was and still is, not very computer minded and all other linux distros I had showed were not liked or would not run well. Then I saw one your vids that included Zorin and thought "thats more like it" and the old Fujitsu lives a new life. Now your back with this update on Zorin. I like it, think I am going to go for a copy of Zorin Ultimate for myself. Thank you for your continued sharing of knowledge with the wolrd.

I love this channels content like really, not many people actually make videos in a manor that yall do on the topics you do thanks so much for the vids

Thanks for giving us a good look at Zorin OS. Great video, as usual!

Great video! Very thorough, and speeding up the process made it very enjoyable to watch. Thanks very much. I was considering starting with the Ultimate version, but after watching your video I think I'll start with the Core and add software myself. I have always liked ZorinOS.

Man I didn't know about this amazing software it's really amazing, will support the project

Downloading Zorin Ultimate now, so I can better appreciate the world's favourite website in greater glory and a whole lot more...

Glad to see that You made a video on this. I have been advocating for it a long time now. :)

This guy's video made me love linux. Thanks for sharing this with us

This is the most beautiful linux distro, the icons are so cool whichis rare for linux

You should play games in every video, Chris.

Thank you so much for this Chris, I have. 2 year old entry level iMac and it is soooooo slow, so I have just installed this Zorin OS and wow what a difference it makes, now VS Code opens in seconds rather than minutes. Thank you, keep it up.

Thanks again for bringing another great looking distro to our attention!

Greetings! It's time to confide: after almost 6 years of enthusiastic use of Linux Mint, I've switched to the "Zorin's side". Too easy with this distribution to pair my Android phones/tablets with it, to plug everything on a big screen TV, to use my printers, to connect to my Raspberry Pi projects and other digital devices, to connect with my VPNs accounts and use alternative DNS adresses. That's it. (Respectfully yours!)

Thanks for all these videos, totally WORTH the SUB🗣

I installed the previous version of Zorin several years ago when my elderly mother needed an XP replacement on old hardware. She is not at all tech savvy but zero issues and the intuitive layout made it all very easy for her.

I gave this a try and it was very pleasingly easy to setup up in Virtual Box!

Nice walk through Thanks for sharing this👍😀

0:52 "Over 20 Games." Oh my!

I'm a little confused how I wasn't subscribed to you, but tha'ts done now! An interesting OS, I hadn't heard of it.

I bumped into your video in what feels like almost a decade later. I hit the bell icon 😀

The ExplainingComputers Gaming Channel.. :)

Thanks Chris, I'll give it a try.

Your videos are so entertaining i can watch them all day long!

I have been using it for two years now in a VM and the UI is very comfortable. The only issue I ever had, happened a couple of weeks ago, when Zorin wouldn't boot anymore after a major update. I had to reinstall. I have never experienced this with any Linux distribution, Windows or iOS before.

this guy was the wikipedia of youtube.

Thank you for sharing your amazing review. God bless you and your family

Thanking you for the video Sir... have been meaning to throw this one into a VM for some time now and shall be doing so shortly after this video reminder - cheers Chris

Christopher, I really enjoyed this look at Zorin 15. I first tried them out when it was Zorin 3 and of course I was not impressed like I am now. Of course, I am going to install the Core one on my 2007 IBM Thinkpad R61. If that is too heavy then I will go to the Lite version. Keep up the great work! : = )

Chris, I think you did a good job avoiding getting bogged down in Linux speak in this video, not that you have had a problem in the past. It's important, I feel, to be inviting to the average Windows user before talking Linux to them and possibly turning them off before they get to even try it.

Just installed it alongside my lovely Windows 7. Both are shiny and really great, though, when I logged out of my account while downloading an update (I didn't put that into consideration when I logged out), when I logged back in, the system became slower, and after I completely turned off the computer, ZorinOS refused to boot back up (It was stuck on Started Hold until boot process finished, which is not normal for me during bootup process), so I had to reinstall the whole system. Overall, it's great, it detected my display, has a built-in SHAREit-like program with many features, which is good, and a very quick shutdown process. Thumbs up to Linux.

Thank you; love your vids... put Zorin 15 in my laptop and had many net driver issues. Changed to Zorin 12.4 and it went completely smooth and love the ultimate version - thanks again!!! (retired as I.T. admin. at Bank)

thanks for showing both the core and ultimate edition :D

Note! The Education distro is now also version 15 and comes in a modern or a light weight (64 or 32 bit) flavour.

Chris is brilliant. The best channel 😎👍

THANK YOU! Excellent introduction for this newbie.

Very interesting proposition, lowering the barrier. They get some nice funding, and the package comes with lots of things pre-installed while still not feeling too bloated.

9:13 -- Am I missing something, or are there no indicators as to whether you're opening a folder or a binary in the Z-menu?

Thanks so much! As a Windows user I have to say Zorin OS has been peaking my interests.

As always a fantastic, Easy to follow presentation. You do Great work. Love your channel.

Nice standard layout and a generous amount useful programs. I can dig it Zorro! I want some ExplainingComputers merch with Christopher's godlike face and that stunning bowl haircut please!

Funny enough, I was just thinking of using a linux distro the other day. I'll give this a shot.

Made by Zorin Industries? I hope it doesn't blow up my computer and send Grace Jones after me.

Brilliant review Chris I love Zorin and I will be downloading the ultimate version. Excellenc as standard mate 😁😁😁 Kim 😁😁😁

great intro to Zorin OS, thank you!

12:21 I was just about to write a comment saying that Zorin OS looks like a Ubuntu reskin with Linux MINT starter menu..

The touch one reminds me of Chromebook actually.

Thanks for the review!

Thank you again. This is absolutely smashing

You're my fave geek for sure!! 👍😁

Zorin Industries reminds me of the James Bond movie: "a view to a kill" with Max Zorin. Nevertheless I like all of your SBC videos. They're great!

Another excellent video. I have LinuxMint running fine on an old machine but one of them kept crashing. Then I found this video and have Zorin running away nicely. I shall give it a week or so and make sure it is stable on that machine and end up supporting them with a purchase. Thank you so much for pointing this distro out. All the best and thanks again Cheers Jim

Very cool, thank you for showing us the Windows alternatives.

Christopher, I miss the energy you had when you used to exclaim, "RIGHT!" Now it's just, "right..." Your English-isms are one of the reasons I fell in love with your channel and now, it seems, you're downplaying them. Your content is as good (if not better than) ever but I like a little old world flavor (or is it flavour?). Keep up the good work but give us the whole package.

Thanks for another informative, and spectacular game playing. I just finished installing Fedora 30 Silverblue in VirtualBox 6 on my klunky old HP-8000 SFF. You'll probably enjoy taking a deep dive type closer look, but always remember to leave Mr. Scissors in his place for those. We don't need more artifacts collecting on the bottom. Doriandotslash just did a great video on it.

Usé zorin os para la Atomic Pi y funciona muy bien, excelente canal muchas gracias y saludos desde Chile

Hello Chris from Texas USA. This video inspired me to install Zorin Core on an old ASUS eeepc with intel Atom Processor that had windows 7 starter. I had previously upgraded to a SSD and upped the Ram to 2 which is MAX on these machines . Its functional but probably would have been better with Zorin Lite. Anyway Im just getting started with LInux and know just enough about computers to get into trouble and i really appreciate your videos .

Thank you for this video, well explained and everything. I´ve installed Zorin OS 15.1 2 days ago alongside Windows 10 just to try it out and, despite this is my first time with Linux, looks good, really good. I really like your content, consider myself subscribed. Greetings from Argentina =D

A heads up for anyone considering Zorin OS 15. Zorin screwed over previous paying customers. Last year I paid €19 for Zorin OS 12 Ultimate. You can't in-place upgrade from 12 to 15 (there is no 13 or 14) so you have to start from scratch, losing your programs, your settings, etc. And if you paid €19 for 12 Ultimate, you'll lose those features when "upgrading" (hard to call it upgrading since you have to start from scratch). If you want the Ultimate features you already paid for in 12 back in 15 you'll have to pay again. And you have to pay twice as much as before since Ultimate is now €39. The Ultimate features are exactly the same. You get nothing extra for paying double... well you do get double the headache since you have to start from scratch. I definitely would not pay for Zorin OS 15. I won't even use the free edition. You can't in-place upgrade from 12 to 15 (there is no 13 or 14) so who knows if you'll be able to upgrade from 15 to the next version. And if you pay the €39 for Ultimate, who knows if you'll be expected to pay €79 to get those features back with the next version. Zorin had no problem screwing over people who spent time and money on Zorin OS 12 Ultimate. There is no reason to believe they won't screw you over when the next version comes out. This is a terrible way to treat people who paid money to support an otherwise free OS. Windows upgrades are free. Mac OS upgrades are free. Ubuntu is entirely free. All of these do in place upgrades.

Thanks Chris. Always enjoy your reviews. So far I find Zorin the easiest and most trustworthy to install in dual boot without problems.

I have been looking to escape the world of windows and Apple for some time now, and thanks to your wonderful , concise and , professional videos I have .. I trust your no nonsense approach to explaining all things computer , and have tried several of the distro's that you have featured on your Chanel, and have now found my final Linux distro. ZORIN is where I will live and stay. As much as I dislike where Windows has gone, unfortunately I have grown extremely comfortable with using Windows as I am sure so many others have. Zorin is very user friendly, and enough like windows that I will use it from now on as my main system. I do digital animation with ICLONE and video editing, so Sadly I cannot escape windows entirely. At least not until Linux advances a tad more..but for my daily surfing and other needs Zorin is it ! I have YOU and your Great Teaching to thank for finding Zorin..I never would have known of it's existence if it were not for your Chanel. Keep up the stellar videos and keep explaining computers to us ...The best to you mate !

Another excellent upload from the best RU-vidr. Chris, have you ever dabbled with Kali Linux?

About O.S. this channel is always 1st.😍

Thanks for this helpful video

Nice to see you do another Linus OS cover. Tried Zorin a few times and it's a nice clean job. Still with Mint at the moment as I find it can't be topped .

This looks really good and I use a variety of Linux distros on a variety of hardwares for general computing a specialised server based php web dev work. However, as a busy pro photographer I am always frustrated by the lack of genuinely professional alternatives to Photoshop that will run natively in Linux. Gimp is good but not for intensive high rez workflows where one needs to work with RAW files and a 16bit workspace. I hope we linux users can have a photo editor similar to PS, LR or Affinity soon. We have very capable professional tools for AV production such as Kdenlive and Audacity but still nothing that caters to pro requirements in photography.

Hi Chris, I feel it would been of more benefit had you shown us more of the OS's features rather than what software is preinstalled. The desktop options look good but you never explorers the 'task bar' etc.

all i got from this is a wrecked 32gb usb stick. Thought I would change allocation space to 8gb and about 20gb. all went fine. Added the iso with etcher and was left with a efi boot partition and a blank allocation section. would not boot up and now drive wrecked. Why cant it be installed from a cd.... would save me throwing away £10

Thank you very much! The Great Christopher!! 🙂

Pro tip: If you're gonna buy the ultimate version, do so with USD. For some reason the price isn't converted from euros to USD or vice versa, so it costs 39 USD which is cheaper than 39 euros

This is the only distro that wanted money for a distro. I have seen too many for free. Linux mint has everything included, or in their repositories. Yes you can donate, but it's a free download. I have tried several linux os's but always come back to mint. Running 19 now. Started with 17.3

Very interesting distro, thanks for this video sir :)

Great explanation 👌

I've tried Zorin OS in the past, but I'm not a huge fan of it having a paid version, instead of just asking people to donate what they comfortable with like most every other Linux distro. So I hope you do some more on Manjaro, and specifically with Budgie DE.

"We've got a file manager, which is well, a file manager" - Christopher Barnatt

another great video. Thank you

Deeping Linux Still been running 100% for me since December !!

So, Ubuntu with a light coat of paint. Can't say I'm super impressed.

esse sistema é lindo mas já estou com o mint a muito tempo, vou continuar com ele, mas sempre testo sistemas novos, bom video!

I use to use Zorin back in the day, and it is nice. I'm using Linux Lite atm, but I may end up going back to Zorin one of these days.

Versions 9 and later 12 were the start of me using Linux seriously. I have since switched to Ubuntu Budgie since Zorin was a bit unstable for my liking (though that might have been my old laptop's fault) and used to (still does, sadly) lag behind Ubuntu's LTS releases. One thing I like about the Budgie Desktop is that you only need to do a $ sudo apt install paper-icon-theme and some light customizing in Budgie Desktop Settings and it looks and works almost like Zorin's modern Windows preset. Or, as a matter of fact, like any of the presets, whichever one you like most.