Zorin OS 17.1 Released with Enhanced Windows App Support, Education Edition
Arriving two and a half months after Zorin OS 17, the Zorin OS 17.1 release is here to enhance support for Windows apps by including the latest Wine 9.0 compatibility layer for running Windows applications and games on GNU/Linux systems, as well as the Bottles graphical user interface to Wine.
Arriving two and a half months after Zorin OS 17, the Zorin OS 17.1 release is here to enhance support for Windows apps by including the latest Wine 9.0 compatibility layer for running Windows applications and games on GNU/Linux systems, as well as the Bottles graphical user interface to Wine.
OMG Ubuntu:
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Zorin OS 17.1 Released with Better Windows App Support + More
Zorin OS 17.1 is the follow up to Zorin OS 17, which was released in December. It is based on Ubuntu 22.04.4 LTS and ships with the latest HWE stack pulled from Ubuntu 23.10, meaning users get a newer Linux kernel and a set of updated graphics drivers.
Beyond foundations, the new Zorin OS 17.1 update improves the distro’s (nifty) Windows app integration by including the (epic) Wine 9.0 release and the (underrated) Bottles utility.
Real Linux User:
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The new Zorin OS 17.1 brings nice refinements to an already fantastic Linux Operating System
Zorin OS is a wonderful Linux distribution, both for Linux beginners, but also for experienced Linux users who are mainly interested in a stable system, that is well designed, offers many useful functionality out-of-the-box, and simply provides a good foundation for your digital productive needs. It was only a few months ago that I was pleasantly surprised with a personal pre-announcement of Zorin OS 17, and now this week I received a new announcement from the Zorin team about Zorin OS 17.1, which is immediately available to everyone. Apparently, the Zorin team is not sitting still. In this article, let’s see what the new Zorin OS 17.1 has to offer us.
BetaNews:
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Zorin OS 17.1 Linux distribution gets enhanced Windows app support -- you can now escape Microsoft’s stranglehold
The Zorin OS 17.1 Linux distribution is now available, offering a range of improvements designed to enhance the computing experience for users transitioning from proprietary platforms like Windows and macOS. With over half a million downloads of Zorin OS 17 since its release, it's clear that the mission to introduce the power of Linux to new users is resonating.
The latest version, Zorin OS 17.1, introduces enhanced Windows app support, making it easier for users to run their favorite applications, regardless of the original platform. The built-in database now detects installer files for over 100 popular Windows apps and games, offering tailored recommendations for native Linux alternatives. This ensures a smoother transition and a more compatible experience for users.
Linuxiac:
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Zorin OS 17.1 Rolls Out with Windows Users in Mind
In an apparent move to attract Windows users migrating to Linux, Zorin OS has unveiled its latest iteration, Zorin 17.1, boasting enhancements that further refine the user experience.
Powered by Linux kernel 6.5, this release comes on the heels of Zorin OS 17‘s impressive milestone, achieving over half a million downloads in just over two months, with a significant 78% of these downloads originating from proprietary platforms like Windows and macOS.
UbuntuHandbook:
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Zorin OS 17.1 Released! Education Edition & Better Windows Apps Support
Zorin OS, the popular Ubuntu based Linux Distribution, announced v17.1 this Thursday!
Like Linux Mint, Zorin OS is based on Ubuntu LTS. The latest 17.x release series is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, but features GNOME 43 desktop with custom layout.
It provides an elegant and user friendly desktop appearance targets to users who are switching from Microsoft Windows. And, features 3 editions: Pro (cost $48), Core, and Education.
Linux Magazine:
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ZorinOS 17.1 Released, Includes Improved Windows App Support
ZorinOS is widely respected as an outstanding Linux distribution for new users and, well, just about anyone who wants a beautiful, user-friendly operating system. But the latest release makes a case for those users who want all the benefits of Linux, while also being able to more easily run Windows apps.
Version 17.1 of Zorin OS has been released and not only upgrades Wine to 9.0 but also includes the Bottles utility.
The Register:
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Fresh version of Windows user-friendly Zorin OS arrives to tempt the Linux-wary
One of the more widely used Ubuntu spinoffs, non-techie friendly Zorin has put out three editions of its latest version – Zorin OS 17.1 – and there are still more to come.
Zorin OS 17.1 is still based on the now very nearly two-year-old Ubuntu 22.04 "Jammy Jellyfish" release, which will soon be replaced with the new LTS version, 24.04 "Noble Numbat". However, it's based on the latest point release: Canonical released 22.04.4 in February, and it picks up the kernel and graphics stack from Ubuntu 23.10 "Mantic". This means that Zorin OS 17.1 includes kernel 6.5.
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Zorin OS, a Windows-oriented Linux distribution, has received version 17.1
Zorin OS, an Ubuntu-derived Linux distribution known for its friendliness to Windows users, has received version 17.1, which brings 3 different editions of the operating system, as The Register reports.
Zorin OS 17.1 is still based on the almost two-year-old Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish release, which will soon be replaced by the new LTS version 24.04 Noble Numbat.
ZDNet:
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Zorin OS 17.1 makes it even easier to run your must-have Windows apps on Linux
Linux has tons of apps, most of which are free. From nearly every Linux OS app store, you'll find a plethora of software to install with a single click of the mouse. But even with tens of thousands of titles to choose from, you might not find the one application you need (or its equivalent) available for Linux.
If the operating system you're moving from is Windows, are you out of luck? No. For years, there's been a tool called Wine that serves as a compatibility layer between Linux and Windows applications. You can easily install Wine on just about every Linux distribution available. But if you don't want to worry about such things, you could always turn to Zorin OS, a Linux distribution that strives to up the ante on running Windows apps on Linux.
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Zorin OS 17.1: Facilitating a Seamless Transition for backdoored Windows Apps on Linux
Zorin OS 17.1 , the latest release of the GNU/Linux distribution, aims to streamline the process of running backdoored Windows applications on a GNU/Linux system. By combining the Wine compatibility layer with the Bottles application , Zorin OS offers a user-friendly solution for GNU/Linux admins, infosec professionals, and sysadmins looking to harness the benefits of GNU/Linux while still enjoying their essential backdoored Windows apps.