So, I'm done testing: With #ZorinOS there really is no argument for not trying out #linux, if you use the basic functions most people use on a computer.

You have browser, e-mail, documents, photo-editing and more in a nice package, with an easy to use software installer.

For most people this will work just fine for a homecomputer. So buy a refurbished laptop, install Zorin and get yourself an EU mail/file hosting service. You will now be free from (US) tech giants and have your data secured.

A great example for #DigitalSovereignty done right is the French city of @echirolles that not only signs declarations but also uses #FOSS in practice, like #ZorinOS, @bigbluebutton, @libreoffice, @nextcloud and @peertube.

European cities, take note.

Especially those that are members of this coalition: https://citiesfordigitalrights.org/cities

Zorin OS 17.3 Release Replaces Firefox With Brave as Default Browser
—@itsfoss

｢ We start off with Brave being the new default web browser on Zorin OS, marking a move away from Firefox. The developers did this citing concerns with a recent policy change by Mozilla, where they felt that Firefox no longer aligned with their values of protecting user privacy ｣

https://news.itsfoss.com/zorin-os-17-3/

so #ZorinOS is no longer preinstalling Firefox, claiming Mozilla no longer aligns with their values.
instead they're installing #Brave. you know, the crypto-scam, AI bullshit, money to homophobes browser.
glad to see #Zorin made clear what they do consider to be their values.

Die Gyroscope Mouse von #KDEConnect in #ZorinOS ist ja super.
Das muss ich heute Abend mal ausprobieren.

Zorin OS 17.3 is here!

This latest release brings:
AI-powered features
Improved Windows app support
Faster & smoother performance

Whether you're a Linux newcomer or an experienced user, Zorin OS 17.3 offers a seamless and enhanced experience!

Read more: https://www.opensourcefeed.org/zorinos-173-release/

Have you tried it yet? Share your thoughts!

Lol, I was right into thinking there was something "off" about #ZorinOS years ago when I was considering which #Linux distro to migrate away from #Windows. Shitty, reactionary decisions like this would turn me off so badly and seriously make me question their judgement in maintaining their distro. If they actually care about "privacy" and have issues with #Firefox (or rather, #Mozilla), something like #LibreWolf would've been a more natural choice rather than moving to a #Chromium based browser, as if #Google needs a stronger dominance in their web presence - let alone #Brave, one of the (objectively) shadiest options of them all.

https://youtu.be/pektPYhM7pw

RE: https://infosec.exchange/users/mttaggart/statuses/114230776660812020

Zorin OS 17.3 ditches Firefox, expands Windows app handling and adds a quirky new way to control the mouse https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/03/zorin-os-17-3-released-with-new-default-browser

Imagine you could only use one Linux distribution for the rest of your life. Which one would you pick?

I'll kick things off: my choice would be Debian.

È uscita la data del prossimo evento biennale MERGE-it 2025. Siamo ospitati nuovamente a #Verona nella sede di @fondazione_edulife da venerdì 20 giugno 2025 a domenica 22 giugno.

Programma in allestimento. Grazie agli enti che stanno già valutando la partecipazione fra cui @aiucd @aisa #CreativeCommonsItalia @devol @fsfe @thefreecircle #GFOSSit @ItaLinuxSociety @libreitalia #Ondata #Odoo #OpenStreetMap @osi @ufficiozero #ZorinOS @wikimediaitalia e molte altre organizzazioni e community

The Digital Work Place with #Linux for the desktop in the public sector is already a reality, but often in small scale and with little visibility. Too little.

Today's #LinuxSpotlight is from Italy and France:
Échirolles and Vincenza use #ZorinOS in their public administrations.

Sources:

https://www.echirolles.fr/la-ville/echirolles-territoire-numerique/logiciels-libres

https://blog.zorin.com/2016/04/29/the-city-of-vicenza-is-choosing-zorin-os/

Migration with #Zorin: https://help.zorin.com/docs/getting-started/switch-your-organization-from-windows/

Oh dear, #ZorinOS still uses #Gnome 42? That's… outdated. Like, seriously.

Ich habe meiner Ü80 Oma vor ein paar Wochen auf ihrem neuen PC #Linux (#zorinos) installiert. Hintergrund war, dass sie ständig Probleme mit Windows un dessen dessen Update-Meldungen und Dark Design Patterns und so hatte. Hatte ihr dann noch Picasa 3 in Wine installiert und sie ist damit in den Urlaub.
Habe schon das schlimmste befürchtet, aber keine paar Tage später sendet sie fröhlich bearbeitete Bilder und an Weihnachten hat sie mir jetzt erzählt, dass sie schon selbst damit Sachen mit ihrem Scanner gescannt hat und ähnliches.
Ich bin total Baff. (fast) Alles funktioniert einfach.
Ich liebe #Linux. Es kann so einfach sein. Keine Abofallen. Keine nervigen Popups. Keine verzweifelten Anrufe mehr, weil Oma irgendwas mit onedrive angeklickt hat und Dateien weg sind.
#OpenSource #FuckWindows

Habe grade den distrochooser.de durchgeklickt und lande bei Zorin OS oder Mint.
Gibt es Argumente, die für oder gegen eins dieser Distros spricht?
Ich komm mit Computern klar, habe ausschließlich Erfahrungen mit Windows und nutze den PC zum Texte schreiben, browsen, Bildbearbeitung und spreadsheet-erstellen.

I'm trying to put Linux on a laptop and having an issue I never had before. I get as far as the "try or install zorin" screen but when I hit enter, the menu disappears and nothing happens. Anyone know how to get past this?

It's currently a windows 11 computer, I disabled secure boot and decrypted it already.

#DestinationLinux

Me, Ryan & Michael have a great interview with Artyom Zorin of Zorin OS!

@ZorinOS @ArtyomZorin

#Linux #opensource
#ZorinOS
https://youtu.be/nO-fDAnRcNE

@jalefkowit been rather happy with the community of #ZorinOS and the system itself of course. It's what I consider the current state of the art in "Linux desktop for everyone", but also specific use cases like mine (audio/music production). Tried different distros before, never clicked, but this now has been running great for a long while.