Zorin OS VS ReactOS

Zorin OS Reviews

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Zorin OS mentions (150)

• Introduction

  My first Linux distro was PopOS and It was a refreshing experience. It was really easy to install, use, and game on. I distro hopped a few times to see what other linux flavors are like. These are the ones that I remember trying Zorin OS and Linux Mint. These ones looked mostly like windows and it was easy to use. At work, I gained most of my linux knowledge from docker and configuring / administrating RHEL... - Source: dev.to / 4 months ago

• I'm planning to go full on linux without previous experience

  Zorin and Linux Mint are two popular Linux distros that are very friendly to those coming from Windows OS. Source: 9 months ago

• Edge sends images you view online to Microsoft

  > and never felt Linux was a worthwhile alternative on desktop ZorinOS (https://zorin.com/os) can hopefully change your perspective. - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago

• Manjaro is a free and open source Linux operating system that emphasizes privacy

  ZorinOS[0] is fantastic! I switched from Ubuntu too and it was surprising how polished ZorinOS was. Everything was super stable and in the last 2 years, it didn't break by itself, which I can't say the same for Ubuntu sadly. Linux Mint too is cool but the outdated UI is the only deal breaker for me. [0] - https://zorin.com/os. - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago

• Alternatives for someone who is very computer unsaavy.

  I hate to be 'that guy', but maybe do what I did for my mom - I started her on Zorin OS - Basically a Linux distro that looks almost identical to Windows. Source: 9 months ago

ReactOS mentions (65)

• Questioning "The Value of Open Source Software"

  Https://reactos.org/ implement some of the windows API. - Source: Hacker News / 17 days ago

• Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste

  You can use Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/ To modify the ISO to turn off hardware check and TPM support for Windows 11 to install it on an unsupported PC. https://github.com/pbatard/rufus/wiki/FAQ#user-content-Help_I_dont_see_the_option_to_bypass_the_need_for_a_Microsoft_account_with_Windows_11 https://aros.sourceforge.io/ https://www.haiku-os.org/ and https://www.arcanoae.com/arcaos/ I know some third-world nations... - Source: Hacker News / 2 months ago

• Microsoft Will Eventually Start Charging You for Windows 10 Security Updates

  I suppose you want ReactOS https://reactos.org/. - Source: Hacker News / 3 months ago

• Rumor: Windows 12 could become a subscription based operating system

  On a side note, in a universe where ReactOS[0] had comprehensive drivers support, would it be a better alternative to modern Windows? Or would desktop Linux? That's a fun thought exercize, at least for me :) [0] https://reactos.org/. - Source: Hacker News / 5 months ago

• Microsoft Edge is starting to annoy me big time

  Anyone tried ReactOS recently? Supposed to be a clean-room FOSS Windows NT compatible OS. https://reactos.org/ It's still on my TODO. Mostly cause my parents want XP back. - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago