Zorin OS Ultimate

Zorin OS Ultimate is a commercial version of the popular and open source Zorin OS Linux-based operating system, specifically designed for users who want more than the standard distribution, as well as full support from its developers.

Zorin OS is an open source Linux distribution, with a look similar to the Mac OS X or Microsoft Windows commercial operating systems. It is based on Ubuntu Linux, which has been declared the most popular Linux operating system in the world. It is multi-functional, flexible, and features exclusive software that aren’t available in the main edition of the distro.

Distributed as 64-bit and 32-bit Live DVDs

The current stable version of the Zorin OS Ultimate operating system is distributed as Live DVD ISO image supported on the 32-bit and 64-bit computer architectures. They can be deployed to DVD discs or USB thumb drives of 2GB or higher capacity. When trying to download Zorin OS Ultimate from Softoware, you will be redirected to the project’s website, where you can purchase the distribution.

Boot options

The Live DVD boot menu is identical with the one used on the main Zorin OS edition, allowing the user to start the live system with normal configuration, start the installer directly, test the system memory (RAM), as well as to boot an existing operating system that is currently installed on the local disk drive.

Beautiful and modern desktop environment powered by GNOME

Just like the standard version of Zorin OS, the Ultimate edition is built around the GNOME desktop environment, which has been transformed into a beautiful and modern interface, similar with the one of commercial operating systems. The layout uses a single panel located on the bottom edge of the screen, from where users can interact with running apps, launch new apps or access essential system functions.

Default applications

Default applications include the Google Chrome web browser, Nautilus file manager, Noise music player, Mozilla Thunderbird email client, Empathy multi-protocol instant messenger, Cheese webcam client, OpenShot video editor, Brasero CD/DVD burning software, Totem video player, as well as the entire LibreOffice office suite. With Wine you will also be able to install and use applications designed for the Microsoft Windows operating system.

What is new in this release:

• Zorin OS 12.4 introduces an updated hardware enablement stack. The newly-included Linux kernel 4.15, as well as an updated X server graphics stack, add compatibility for newer computers and hardware in Zorin OS. In addition, new patches for system vulnerabilities are included in this release, so you can have the peace of mind knowing that you're using the most secure version of Zorin OS ever.

What is new in version 12.2:

• With Zorin OS 11, we've focused on improving the overall desktop user experience, from the smallest details to the bigger picture.
• In addition to shipping new and improved versions of our standard pre-installed applications, we've included new applications to help you get more done in Zorin OS faster, better and more enjoyably. These apps include a built-in Contacts manager, Clocks - which allows you to set alarms, a timer, stopwatch as well as view the time in different parts of the world - and a simple and beautiful new video player.
• The scrolling behavior has been revamped and modernized to give you more space for your content, while allowing you to navigate applications more easily and and enjoyably. The scrollbar only appears when you need it and auto-expands when your cursor gets close to it, allowing you to have more precise control quickly. In addition, a helpful glowing animation now appears when you've reached the bottom of the content.
• We've also made improvements to the theme and artwork to make sure that Zorin OS looks better than ever. New to the Zorin Theme Changer is a Grey variant of the Zorin OS theme, available in Light, Dark and Black variants.
• Zorin OS 11 is based on Ubuntu 15.10 and comes pre-installed with the updated Linux Kernel 4.2 which brings bug fixes, improved hardware support and performance improvements.
• As always, Zorin OS 11 uses the Zorin Desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customizability and the Zorin Look Changer for ultimate ease of use. We also include our Zorin Web Browser Manager to ease the installation of web browsers.

What is new in version 9:

• We have introduced a myriad of changes in Zorin OS including updated software, improvements to the user interface and entirely new software. Zorin OS 8 includes a simpler and more beautiful Music player app, the Empathy Instant Messaging Client as well as the Zorin Theme Changer. We have created a beautiful new Dark theme in complement to a new and improved Light theme. We have created this simple app to switch between the two quickly and easily.
• We have revamped the look of the bootloader so that switching between operating systems looks better than ever.
• As always, Zorin OS 8 uses the Zorin Desktop environment with Zorin Menu for unparalleled customization and the Zorin Look Changer for ultimate ease of use. We also include our Zorin Web Browser Manager to ease the installation of web browsers. In addition, we have now made it super easy to install the Zorin World Community Grid program in Zorin OS 8 to help humanity. Zorin OS 8 is based on Ubuntu 13.10.

What is new in version 7.1:

• Zorin OS 7.1 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 7 with newly updated software, a newer kernel out of the box and bug fixes. Zorin OS 7.1 Core and Ultimate are based on Ubuntu 13.04 and utilize the Zorin Desktop environment by default.

What is new in version 6.4:

• Zorin OS 6.4 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.3 with newly updated software, a newer kernel out of the box and bug fixes. As Zorin OS 6.4 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long Term Support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017.

What is new in version 6.2:

• Zorin OS 6.2 builds on top of our popular previous release of Zorin OS 6.1 with newly updated software, a newer kernel out of the box and Zorin Menu. Zorin Menu is our continuation of the GnoMenu start menu software which has been included in every version of Zorin OS before. The first release of Zorin Menu, included in Zorin OS 6.2 for the first time, provides lots of bug fixes to ameliorate the overall stability of Zorin OS. As Zorin OS 6.2 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 it is an LTS (Long Term Support) release, provided with software updates until April 2017.