Built on a stable Ubuntu LTS base, Zorin inherits regular security updates and long-term support patches. The update manager is approachable and suitable for users unfamiliar with package management. Default firewall and privacy-respecting settings provide sensible protections without requiring advanced configuration.
| | Desktop Environment | Target Audience | Cost | |--------------------|-------------------------|---------------------|------------------------| | Zorin OS Core | GNOME-based | General users | Free | | Zorin OS Lite | XFCE-based | Older/low-spec PCs | Free | | Zorin OS Education | GNOME-based + edu tools | Students and schools | Free | | Zorin OS Pro | GNOME-based | Power users and professionals | Paid (≈ US$47.99) | | Zorin OS Pro Lite | XFCE-based | Pro features on older hardware | Included with Pro | Zorin OS Pro Pro Lite 17.2 -x64- Multilingue Free
This makes the perfect upgrade for netbooks, old Dell Optiplex towers, or aging laptops that became "e-waste" with Windows 10/11. The Lite version replaces the heavy GNOME desktop with Xfce, a lightweight, modular desktop environment that sips resources while offering full modern functionality. Built on a stable Ubuntu LTS base, Zorin