Upgrade directly and keep your existing files, apps, and settings. Available for testing today. We’re thrilled to announce that Zorin OS 18 has amassed 1 million downloads in just over a month since its release, breaking all previous records. The response from users, tech reviewers, and creators around the world has been incredible: “Zorin OS 18 is very polished indeed and an excellent choice for those seeking to migrate from Windows…” – ExplainingComputers “All-in-all, the ZorinOS team has taken a great Linux desktop OS and made it even better.” – ZDNET “I really, really like Zorin Appearance… I thought this was an excellent feature for people coming over from Windows.” – XDA Developers “Zorin OS is a standout choice for ex-Windows users… It’s one of the best free Linux variants that actually feels like Windows” – PC World Learn about what’s new in Zorin OS 18 › What’s even more encouraging is that over 78% of these downloads came from Windows. This influx of new users reflects our mission to provide a better alternative to the incumbent PC operating systems from Big Tech. We would like to take this moment to extend a massive thank you to everyone who has downloaded, shared, and supported our biggest release ever. Your enthusiasm is what drives us to make Zorin OS even better! Upgrades from Zorin OS 17 to 18 We’re also excited to announce that we’re officially launching upgrades from Zorin OS 17 to 18 today. This upgrade path is in early testing and is currently only available to users of the Zorin OS 17 Core, Education, and Pro editions. Upgrading now will allow us to collect feedback and fix bugs to improve the user experience before its full stable launch in the coming weeks. This upgrade path is designed to allow existing Zorin OS 17 users to upgrade their computers to Zorin OS 18 directly, without needing to re-install the operating system. This means you’ll be able to keep your files, apps, and settings, all while taking advantage of the new features and impr...
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