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Zorin OS 18 beta introduces a highly customizable Linux distribution that can mimic the appearance of Windows, macOS, and other operating systems through layout switching. Built on Ubuntu 24.04 with GNOME 46, it features improved window tiling, better performance, enhanced web app support, and tools to help Windows users migrate to Linux. The Pro edition costs $47.99 and includes additional software and layouts, while the Core edition remains free.

Zorin OS 18 beta makes Linux look like anything but Linux

The main turn-off of the zorin os is not even this. The fact that they’re charging 50 bucks for features that are available for free and can be attained through very minor tinkering should be a red sign.

Linux should embrace their uniqueness and their own appeal not to be a wannabe ripoff of MacOS/Windows, like Omarchy did it

All distros have your philosophy, so if dont like just dont install…