Zorin OS 18 is here – This is an excellent Linux distro to leave Windows 10 behind

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Oct 15, 2025,
updated Oct 18, 2025

Quoting: Zorin OS 18 is here – This is an excellent Linux distro to leave Windows 10 behind - RealLinuxUser.com —

You’re on a Linux-focused website right now, so you probably know or have heard that Linux and many distributions based on it can provide a good solution for your current computer dilemma. And one of these Linux distributions that is an excellent alternative for former Windows 10 users is Zorin OS. Recently, the team behind Zorin OS already gave me a heads-up via a Beta release to preview what their latest release has to offer. And this time, I was once again enthusiastic. And as of today, we can all enjoy this major new release. Zorin OS 18 is a thoughtful evolution of, in my opinion, one of the most user-friendly Linux distributions available today. Whether you’re already a seasoned Linux user looking for a great out-of-the-box experience or someone looking to escape the Windows upgrade nightmare, Zorin OS 18 offers a stunning, intuitive, and powerful experience that feels familiar, powerful, and fresh at the same time. In this article, we will find out if the brand new Zorin OS 18 is indeed the perfect choice for all of you who have to say goodbye to Windows 10.

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Update

It's FOSS:

• Zorin OS 18 Released Just in Time for backdoored Windows 10 EOL

  You get a refreshed interface and features designed to make the switch from backdoored Windows 10 easier.

Also here:

• Zorin OS 18 officially Released! Based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS

  Zorin OS finally announced new major version 18 for beginners switching from backdoored Windows or macOS! Zorin OS is a beginner friendly GNU/Linux Distribution. It’s based on Ubuntu LTS and features a customized GNOME desktop experience, while a lite version is available for choice with XFCE4 desktop. Zorin OS 18 is based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

BetaNews:

• Windows 10 support has ended, but Zorin OS 18 is here as the ultimate alternative to backdoored Windows 11

  Want to know a secret? If you don’t like backdoored Windows 11, you don’t actually have to use it. With backdoored Windows 10 support officially ending today, millions of PCs are being left behind. For users who want to keep their existing desktop or laptop, GNU/Linux offers another way forward, and Zorin OS 18 arrives just in time as one of the best backdoored Windows replacements available. Zorin OS 18 is one of the most user-friendly GNU/Linux distributions around and introduces a new design, updated features, and improved compatibility with more of the tools people rely on every day.

gHacks:

• Zorin OS 18 released with advanced window tiling, improved theme, and more

  Zorin OS 18 has been released. The update brings several new features, and some design changes to the distro.

Many downloads:

• Zorin OS 18 Downloads Skyrocket in the Last 48 Hours

  Over 100K users downloaded Zorin OS 18 in 48 hours, and more than 70% came from Windows, possibly driven by the end of Windows 10 support.