Zorin OS 17.1 has been released



 Zorin Blog:

After just over two months since its release, Zorin OS 17 has been downloaded over half a million times. More than 78% of these downloads came from proprietary platforms like Windows and macOS, reflecting our mission to bring the power of Linux to new people and to grow the community for the benefit of all.

Ever since; we’ve been listening to your feedback and working tirelessly to make our greatest operating system even better. We’re excited to bring you these improvements with the release of Zorin OS 17.1 today.

What’s new​

Enhanced Windows App Support​

To craft the most user-friendly desktop experience, we endeavor to support the widest selection of apps and games in Zorin OS. With this new release, we’re making it even easier to run your favorite apps, regardless of which platform they were originally developed for.

Tailored alternatives to more Windows apps​

We’ve expanded our built-in database to detect installer files for popular Windows apps and games. It now supports over 100 apps, providing even more tailored recommendations for alternatives to sideloading their Windows executables.

For example, launching the Windows installers for apps like the Opera Browser or Todoist now directs you to install their native Linux versions from the built-in Software store. This makes it even easier to get the most compatible versions of these apps for the best experience in Zorin OS.


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Apparently it's sluggish - which was one thing I found a few years ago.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Debian is stable been around for ages, has a good active user base (but IMO the "Arch-Wiki" is by far the best documentation around -- and is extremely well moderated too) and works very well indeed. No probs with that -- many other distros including the one I like --Arch Linux are essentially "Debian based" distros.

@SlicEnDicE

Pretty well any Linux Distro with the KDE desktop with dolphin file manager and firefox as web browser should be easy enough for Windows users -- Linux Mint probably even easier and if you still want a mean and very lean desktop try XFCE. The main thing beginners need to know is how to install packages -- greatly simplified these days on whatever system you use --- on debian type distros -- it's usually pacman -S <package name> or apt -install <package name> - which is far simpler than Windows updates, and uninstalling stuff easier too and you run things either in user mode (as per Windows) or in super user mode (su as root or sudo as user with elevated privileges -- admin user). The main configuration files are usually text or xml files mainly based in the /etc folder under root (/). Any text editor can edit those. Networking is usually a doddle on these things and if you want a comparable Hypervisor to Windows HYPER-V then KVM/QEMU is available with a GUI (virtual machine manager) too.

My main daily use is actually a Linux system with Windows as VM's. No performance issues at all. - If I need specific hardware or different languages or want to do other tests I use a WintoGo system booted from a USBC->nvme ssdtype small 2TB adapter which gives me more than decent performance. For extreme Windows gaming types all this is probably academic but using a lean efficient Linux kernel with a Windows VM where a lot of the host hardware can be passed through can yield some pretty decent results these days.

For Windows users with limited knowlege of Linux I'd also suggest Linux Mint or even Opensuse.. I'm essentially against the more commercial organisations such as Canonical and IBM / Redhat getting too involved with their non commercial server offereings e.g Fedora (IBM/Redhat) or Canonical (Ubuntu). They tend also to add a lot of proprietary stuff into the distros which can in some way make it difficult to switch to other distros and you start to lose the myriad of choices and customisation systems you can do with Linux. We don't need more "Windows clones" !!!!!

The current Windows system is tricky enough to deal with already - especially the crazy way the insider builds are being rolled out where even the same build doesn't necessarily contain the same components - depending on where and how you get served the updates.

I'm not sure I'd bother with things like Zorin - although with any Linux it's easy either to get a Live distro or install and run from a USB type device - You can do the same with Windows but running Windows as a "WindowstoGo" system on an external USB is do-able but a lot more finicky -- especially in that it has restrictions that you can't install a bootable Windows from scratch on to an external device or update to a new build.

Cheers

jimbo

That's one major error of such users: they assume that most can run command lines and use text editors. That's not what I see among most Windows and even Mac users.

Meanwhile, the idea of having to move from one distro to another is not encouraging.

Given that, if any, they need to design a Windows clone and make them even better, and "better" means easier to use, e.g., click this or that button, etc.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    i5-13400F
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B-760M
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    internal
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 27 gaming
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 2 TB M.2
    PSU
    Thermaltake 700W
    Case
    DarkFlash C285P
    Cooling
    Kingsman KA-R240 ARGB Liquid Cooling
    Keyboard
    Redragon Kala
    Mouse
    Marvo G945
    Internet Speed
    400 Mbps DL/UL
    Browser
    Firefox, Mullvad
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Standard
    Other Info
    Adguard for Desktop, Kerish PC Doctor, PerfectDisk Pro with OptiWrite, AOMEI Backupper Pro, Open-Shell, ExplorerPatcher
That's one major error of such users: they assume that most can run command lines and use text editors. That's not what I see among most Windows and even Mac users.
This is exactly the same on Windows as on Linux or MacOS. You don't have to do command line editing at all...but it sure helps if you know a little bit. None of the major OSes are any different in this regard. It is a common misconception that you have to be typing commands in the terminal/shell all the time in Linux. Yes you can do that, but you don't have to. Just DL your package (installer), double click on it, install and run the app. Everything else is already handled for you. For UI tweaking, most distributions has very good UI tools already setup by default. Just drag a few sliders or click a few buttons and you're done.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
This is exactly the same on Windows as on Linux or MacOS. You don't have to do command line editing at all...but it sure helps if you know a little bit. None of the major OSes are any different in this regard. It is a common misconception that you have to be typing commands in the terminal/shell all the time in Linux. Yes you can do that, but you don't have to. Just DL your package (installer), double click on it, install and run the app. Everything else is already handled for you. For UI tweaking, most distributions has very good UI tools already setup by default. Just drag a few sliders or click a few buttons and you're done.

That's why I disagree with the point that one shouldn't bother with Zorin and similar.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    i5-13400F
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B-760M
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4060
    Sound Card
    internal
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 27 gaming
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 2 TB M.2
    PSU
    Thermaltake 700W
    Case
    DarkFlash C285P
    Cooling
    Kingsman KA-R240 ARGB Liquid Cooling
    Keyboard
    Redragon Kala
    Mouse
    Marvo G945
    Internet Speed
    400 Mbps DL/UL
    Browser
    Firefox, Mullvad
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Standard
    Other Info
    Adguard for Desktop, Kerish PC Doctor, PerfectDisk Pro with OptiWrite, AOMEI Backupper Pro, Open-Shell, ExplorerPatcher
The only one I really like is Bodhi Linux - especially for older hardware. Mainly because it’s fast and reliable.

But I do like the programs I have on Windows and an emulator option can be clunky and unreliable. So while it might look nice and work - it limits what I can do or enjoy doing.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
The only one I really like is Bodhi Linux - especially for older hardware. Mainly because it’s fast and reliable.
Yeah, that's Ubuntu with a Bodhi twist. Just like Mint has its own little things.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
It’s faster than Mint though :-) Having said that, I haven’t used it for a few years. But it made netbooks quite nippy.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
It’s faster than Mint though :-) Having said that, I haven’t used it for a few years. But it made netbooks quite nippy.
Did you use the 32bit version?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825 (Release Channel) / Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    65W
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Chromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 build 10.0.22631.4825(Release Preview Channel)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Internet Speed
    600/300Mbit
    Browser
    Edge (Cromium)
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
There are so many Distro's to choose from, Currently I am running Arch Linux on My NUC. I am old school and Prefer PClinuxOS but I can't get it to run on the NUC. It will install but will not connect or see The Net.🤷‍♂️
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Win 11 Pro 26100.3323
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Alienware Aurora R16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9 14900F (24 -Core, 68 MB Total Cache)
    Motherboard
    Dell Alienware
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 4080 Super
    Sound Card
    Realtec
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Corsair XENEON 32QHD165
    Screen Resolution
    2560 X 1440
    Hard Drives
    1-2TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    1-4TB Samsung 990 Pro PCIe NVMe M2 SSD
    PSU
    1000 Watt Platinum Dell
    Case
    Alienware
    Cooling
    Liquid Closed Loop
    Keyboard
    Corsair Strafe RGB MK.2
    Mouse
    Corsair M65 Pro
    Internet Speed
    1000Gb's Down-20 Up
    Browser
    Firefox 136
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    Very Quiet And Fast
    CyberPower UPS CP1500PFCLCD
  • Operating System
    Optimum 11 24H2 Build 26100.2454
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    IBuypower
    CPU
    Intel Core i3 1315u
    Motherboard
    ASRock
    Memory
    32GB DDR5
    Graphics card(s)
    PNY RTX 4017
    Sound Card
    onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 2419HGCF
    Screen Resolution
    1920 X 1080
    Hard Drives
    Kingston 2TB SNV2S20006 PCIe 4.0 M.2.2280
    SAMSUNG 980 PRO SSD 2TB, PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280
    PSU
    850Watt
    Case
    Small
    Cooling
    Closed loop Liquid
    Mouse
    IBP
    Keyboard
    IBP
    Internet Speed
    1GB
    Browser
    Firefox 133.0
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Noisy but fast
Did you use the 32bit version?
I did but have used the 64 bit as well. I think they are about the only one that still do a 32 bit version.

Some linux I really dislike - Puppy linux (awful and my brain doesn't compute), Arch - mentioned above - I don't understand. Debian - not as easy as they say and had multiple install problems. The Ubuntu ones at least have a simple installer that works.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Mint XFCE - ok but looks a bit dated and can be a bit sluggish on older hardware at least. Ubuntu - just don't like the look of it. The only ones I'd use again would be Bodhi and Mint XFCE probably.

I might put bodhi back on my 10" netbook (which is in very good condition) now Windows 11 23H2 doesn't work properly on it. And is of course, rather slow with only 2GB ram.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
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Saying use Linux is like saying speak Scandinavian. Danish, Norwegian, Swedish (and Icelandic?) are all similar but not the same.

I just love it when thread is about a particular version, people bombard thread about one of the zilion other Linux variants.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
Thanks Jimbo, but I don't need a lesson in Linux. I've built tens of difftent distros from source code and scrap bits including making my own package mangers. It's not a problem for me at all.

I was just frustrated about Zorin marketing. I wanted to know what special I get from paying the fifty bucks, but apparently it's just the same free stuff as any distro can grab, except some more advanced apps comes bundled directly with the installer. Most of the tools I wouldn't use anyways...
I think it's convenience. It's hard to find a list of included "apps" but there is nothing you can't just install yourself - the convenience factor is them speeding it up as it's all there already and their selection to cover a wide range of uses. And to support the development.

Incidentally, one video review made clear that the £48 cost is not a one off. It is just for that version. When the next version comes along, you can't just "upgrade" - you need to pay the £48 again for the new version.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
There is an "incomplete" list here

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
You need 4gb usb to install the Core and Education versions and 8gb usb for the Pro version (from their website). You also have to give them your email address and sign up for newsletters before you can download the Core version (which I'm just doing) but it does say you can unsubscribe later.

Just edited this post for correction.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Minimum System requirements:

1 ghz dual core processor
1.5 gb ram
15gb storage (core) 40gb storage (pro)
1024 x 768 display
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
So I've burned it to a usb. Install is stuck in a loop. It gives you options to try or install or various ohter things on the list and says use tab and enter to select. Tab doesn't work, but it's on the "try and install". Enter doesn't work either. At the bottom it says automatic boot in 10 seconds but just restarts the countdown in a loop. This is what frustrates me about various linux installs.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Someone else had the same issue. The suggestion was turn of fast boot or secure boot in bios. I did that (only had quiet boot) and it made no difference.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Seems to be a common problem despite wide ranging hardware.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
Currently 8th on Distrowatch in Top 100 Linux Distributions (Operating Systems). Not bad i guess...

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But the Windows monopoly is still way to high - Desktop wise (be it custom made or OEM prebuilds). The majority of people who only heard about Linux or barley tried it - have a really flawed perspective on modern days Linux . Be it they're stuck with that image of Linux from late '90s - mainly used for servers and configured with a CLI (Command Line Interface = like Win CMD/Terminal or Power Shell) or they already had a Linux Sux mindset before even trying it - and thus, they were only looking for stuff to bitch about (didn't really give it any chance - like they did with Windows - even engnoring some of its flaws focusing on the stuff they liked).
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    WinDOS 23H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    CPU
    Intel & AMD
    Memory
    SO-DIMM SK Hynix 15.8 GB Dual-Channel DDR4-2666 (2 x 8 GB) 1329MHz (19-19-19-43)
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia RTX 2060 6GB Mobile GPU (TU106M)
    Sound Card
    Onbord Realtek ALC1220
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung PM981 NVMe PCIe M.2 512GB / 1x Seagate Expansion ST1000LM035 1TB

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