Zorin OS 18 was the "biggest launch ever", passing over 100k downloads in 2 days, say makers of the Ubuntu-based Linux distro – those trying it? Windows users.

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Zorin OS 18 achieved over 100,000 downloads in just two days following its launch on October 14, 2025, coinciding with Windows 10's end of support. Over 72% of downloads came from Windows users seeking alternatives to avoid hardware upgrade requirements for Windows 11 or paying for extended Windows 10 support. The Ubuntu-based distribution includes features specifically designed for Windows migrants, such as expanded Windows application compatibility, OneDrive integration, and web app tools. If even a small fraction of Windows 10's 40% global market share switches to Linux, it could significantly boost Linux adoption and the open source community.

Zorin OS 18 Broke Download Records on Windows 10 EOL Day

ZorinOS for me is a personal winner for a PC Windows alternative.

Since there is no real compatible office alternatives in linux (all distros not just zorin) the transition will always be difficult maybe impossible for “NORMAL / NON-TECHNICAL” users

i hope libre office would have “morph” like feature when creating presentations

Then I need to try it, and maybe start considering stopping with distro hopping.