Zorin OS 17.1 Is Released (blog.zorin.com)
from leo@lemmy.linuxuserspace.show to linux@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 2024 20:15
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OneeChan@lemmy.world on 10 Mar 2024 20:57 next collapse

Amazing distro for linux beginners and students!

Used it when I first began my linux journey and in my opinion looks more modern / better than default cinnamon.

Unfortunately I grew out of it and moved to fedora because I like their twice a year update model.

TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml on 10 Mar 2024 22:08 next collapse

Ah, I remember Zorin. It was my first distro. I eventually moved on to Debian and Trisquel, though.

This is an excellent starting point for new converts, but if you want a more “Windows-esque” experience, I’d recommend Kubuntu or KDE Neon (Plasma is the most Windows-like DE in my opinion).

cmgvd3lw@discuss.tchncs.de on 11 Mar 2024 02:13 next collapse

Hey it’s the first time I’m hearing about trisquel. Explain a bit more

TheImpressiveX@lemmy.ml on 11 Mar 2024 02:55 collapse

Trisquel GNU/Linux is an Ubuntu fork that is famous for having no proprietary software whatsoever*. It’s the distro that Richard Stallman uses.

Trisquel uses a modified version of the Linux kernel that is completely devoid of binary blobs. However, as a side effect, some things like WiFi may not work, so you’ll have to buy an FSF-certified USB dongle, or use Ethernet.

*Of course, there’s nothing stopping you from installing closed-source software on Trisquel (but why would you want to do that?). And Debian by default ships with 100% FLOSS.

KISSmyOS@feddit.de on 11 Mar 2024 08:51 collapse

Debian by default ships with 100% FLOSS.

Not anymore. The default installation doesn’t use the Linux-libre kernel and enables non-free firmware.

ProtonBadger@lemmy.ca on 11 Mar 2024 02:27 next collapse

Neon is bleeding edge showcase for Plasma, might not be good for beginners.

[deleted] on 11 Mar 2024 04:52 collapse

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bitdweller@programming.dev on 11 Mar 2024 08:34 next collapse

God, someone is sour.

[deleted] on 11 Mar 2024 12:01 collapse

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tsonfeir@lemm.ee on 10 Mar 2024 22:42 collapse

I forgot all about Zorin. They’re doing well it seems.