Tech riderRev. 23 Sept 2026
Zorin OS
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Device typesDesktop and laptop computers; Intel-based Mac computers; supported Chromebook models
- 4CPU architectures64-bit x86 Intel or AMD CPUs
- 5Support lifecycleZorin OS 18.1 receives software updates and security patches until 1 June 2029
- 6Built-in managementSoftware Updater; Upgrade Zorin OS app
- 7App compatibilityAPT, Flatpak, Snap, .deb, AppImage, Web Apps, and optional Wine compatibility for some .exe and .msi apps
- 8Deployment modelsPhysical computer installation; live USB test; dual boot
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: zorin.com
Overview
Zorin OS is ranked #34 of 45 in operating systems on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on operating systems
- Free plan
- Yeszorin.com
- Device types
- Desktop and laptop computers; Intel-based Mac computers; supported Chromebook modelszorin.com
- CPU architectures
- 64-bit x86 Intel or AMD CPUszorin.com
- Support lifecycle
- Zorin OS 18.1 receives software updates and security patches until 1 June 2029zorin.com
- Built-in management
- Software Updater; Upgrade Zorin OS appzorin.com
- App compatibility
- APT, Flatpak, Snap, .deb, AppImage, Web Apps, and optional Wine compatibility for some .exe and .msi appszorin.com
- Deployment models
- Physical computer installation; live USB test; dual bootzorin.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Operating Systems in 2026#34 of 45
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