Whether you have experience with Linux or not, Zorin OS makes the migration from either Windows or macOS a breeze.

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Zorin OS is a Linux distribution designed for users migrating from Windows or macOS, featuring a user-friendly interface similar to both systems. Based on Ubuntu, it is stable and reliable with its latest version 17.2 introducing several user interface and security improvements. Zorin OS supports third-party software installations through Flatpak, Snap, and AppImages. It is highly recommended for beginners transitioning to Linux, offering both free and pro versions with additional features.

Zorin OS: The Perfect Linux Distro for Migrating From Windows

Linux Mint. The right answer is Linux Mint.

What Desktop UI does it come with? Does the file manager show the “last modified date” as yyyy-MM-dd? Don’t lie to me I’ll KILL YOU, I’LL KILL YOU ALL. I mean I will setup a vm and see. Thanks.

The apt package manager is so far behind on just about everything

Interesting that they have a chargeable Pro version. I wonder how many buyers they’ve got. The Pro version features by the way are available for free. I’d recommend Ubuntu itself or Pop OS over this nonsense any day of the week.