Zorin does EXACTLY what Linux needs to become mainstream: to copy. It's user-friendly and visually appealing, and it meets the REAL NEEDS of ordinary users, with guided setups and simplified configurations, just as users are used to in proprietary OSs. As long as the open-source community continues to look down on anyone who values usability and accessibility with contempt and snobbery, we will remain chained to proprietary software. Kudos to Zorin
Linux is becoming a more competitive space now with so many different distros! As someone who uses Linux, I am glad to see that it is beginning to pick up pace.
the fine part with linux (and in the past, I thought that this is a disadvantage): the distros compete with each other. the goal is not "be better than windows". there are goals beyond that.
Great video!! Many years ago it was you who talked me into my first linux distro, Linux Mint. On my older laptops it worked flawlessly (ThinkPad T420 and T430). When my collection grew and I began to learn, you also talked me into using Zorin the first time (T440p, T460, T480, T480s and P51). Like you I cannot decide. I can however tell you that your videos have made quite an impact on the Linux journey I took. Thank You.
Great comment. I'm about to start my Linux journey and I too am a ThinkPad collector. 😁 Do u have a fav overall distro for your ThinkPads? Gonna put my first on my X220 🤓
I got into linux world with ubuntu when they had unix but always after using months I kept coming back to windows. Then I found Zorin and it just best at both worlds.❤️.. Literally its the best for me but I also get why people love mint too. I've tried it and it also a great os.
Both are on my top 4 list. I have used both extensively. I love Mint and Zorin. I have to agree that Zorin has a slight edge. For me Zorin OS pulls slightly ahead because of software availability, Zorin Connect and the UI is a bit more modern. But honestly you can't go wrong with either one and they represent the absolute best Linux has to offer.
Today I am using fedora with Gnome and KDE but Linux Mint have a Special Place in my Mind Because of its Performance and Productivity oriented interface it was the distribution than Made me Stick to Linux and i Like it ❤️ no doubt it's a legendary Linux Distribution🔥.
ZorinOS all the way bro, not even a comparison. My personal journey stated as Windows - Mac - ElementaryOS -> Ubuntu (with a lots of extensions) -> ZorinOS Pro. It is exceptional. Stable, customizable , beautiful. The MacOS-like appearance for me is the bomb. Better than MacOS itself.
I switched from Windows to Linux Mint (17) 9 years ago for my older laptops, and couldn't have been happier. Recently, the latest versions of LM 21(Cinnamon) were sluggish and less responsive and I decided it was time to tryout a new distro. I love how beautifully polished and responsive Zorin 16.3 (Core) is, and how modern these sweet-rainbow icons look in this environment. I'm glad you added videos such as the 15 things you must do after installing Zorin OS along with your favorite applications and packages videos for other considerations. I think I'm finally ready to convert my 2011 Mac Mini over to Zorin as well, but there's one issue that I almost preventing me from taking the plunge or returning to Linux Mint: how can such a great distro such as Zorin not have the ability to copy/cut and paste? Thought it might be a file manager issue with Nautilus, so I installed Nemo but that didn't help either. I see so many users also have this issue, but no amount of research has led to fixing an issue I never thought at this point would've even ever been a concern: just something you'd expect to just work. I really love your energy, enthusiasm, humor, and wit you bring to all your videos, and look forward to taking your Linux course in the near future since I'm still just a Linux newbie even after 9 years when it comes to the system and terminal commands. Keep up the great content you provide, and thanks!
Thank you so much buddy. Your comment made my day. I wish you the best in your Linux journey and hope to see you again in the comments section soon. Have a good day.
I'm glad to see this. Zorin isn't compared to Mint as much as it should. I'm writing down my own experience on both in detail, but what I have to say here is that Zorin 16 is better in general for people coming from windows 10, and Mint from 7. I do not advice anyone using Zorin lite, though. Unless you really want Zorin, there is very little reason to justify its existence. Mint is way better on this, and if you have an old computer you might want to avoid them both altogether and use Peppermint or even Solus Budgie.
I've been using GNU/Linux for over five years now and still use Linux Mint (both the XCFE and Cinnamon editions) every single day. I've streamlined my workflow with the necessary apps and settings, and if I ever need to try a new distribution I always stick to either the XFCE or Cinnamon desktop environment, then I can easily transfer my configuration files and get started right away. Now I can't even imagine switching to Windows for production use. The keyboard shortcuts and custom-made bash scripts are irreplaceable on Windows.
That Wallpaper is awesome! I've been a mint user since 3; I love Cinnamon, but I've been playing with Mint XFCE lately on older systems while teaching my kiddos
I have the best of both worlds as I run both of them on my computers,Mint on laptops and Zorin on desktops.Good and fair video and very informative to newcomers and old hands alike.
Been using Zorin for a number of years and have not found any fault with it. supports my printers straight out of the box.The OS comes with all the apps fully installed and working straight from the download. Web cam works without additional drivers as do my printers. Brilliant operating system.
I don't understand how Zorin is any different from Mint for running Windows apps. Either one can leverage Wine. Are you just saying that Zorin has Wine pre-installed?
I think all distros are about the same regarding Windows apps and games. With games it greatly depends if gfx card is Vulkan capable because otherwise they don't work or much slower OpenGL has to be used. I recently tested Kubuntu on old'ish desktop PC and I have to say that gaming would take bad hit compared to Windows
That depends less on the distro and more on what tools (editors, IDEs etc) you choose to use. Since they are both Ubuntu (Debian) based, the package manager should be the same. So it ultimately comes down to the softwares you install.
Tried Zorin once, had problems with the audio for some reason, but managed to fix that, it's a good OS, but Linux Mint is my best friend, my home, my comfortzone, when ever I go out in the wild Linux world and try different distros with various bases and then come back to Mint, it's a big sigh of relief. If any Mint devs are reading this, I can't thank you enough. Everything just works with Mint, and if you got questions their community is the absolute best.
This was my foundation after first learning what linux was with ubuntu. I feel the same any time I use one laptop for testing stuff with red hat or server OS I have my main laptop with mint just for the comfort, does everything I want and has always been solid for me
My laptop has a intel 4th gen U cpu and 4 gb ram The charger is currently unsupported or something and it cannot power the charger to fullest But zorin os which i just installed a few days ago manages to run sooo smooth I can now handle 3-4 programming apps ♥️♥️
I really like Zorin. I've been using Ubuntu and Mint for a long time, I also tried Arch, Manjaro and Gentoo. But since about two year now, Zorin is my top favorite, driving both my laptop and gaming rig. It's stable and conservative with updates. For things where I do want the latest and greatest (such as browsers, graphics card drivers, blender, ...) I add PPAs to the system. I'm also fond of the desktop. I use the dark theme, which looks fantastic and is easy on the eyes. I like that the quick launch bar is normally hidden, leaving more space on the desktop and uncluttering it.
@@parthokaysar2111 Zorin-lite is a bit better for low end pc. But I would recommend AntiX if you want some very optimised ram usage and performance. It takes around 250mb idle and it's much faster in my experience. That said Zorin looks a bit better out of the box.
Just to add: Zorin 16 will correctly communicate dark theme for more update stuff on its own themes, which is nice. But if you're using custom themes, software adapted to gnome 40 doesn't seem to care. Really makes you miss them not letting you choose.w
I tried four Linux OS on my VM. Zorin and Mate were the only two that ran flawlessly on my VM. I would not hesitate to put Zorin on bare metal. You should have given Zorin an extra point on the software with Flatpak. I found the Zorin community director to be very arrogant and patientless.
MX has worked well on everything I've tried it on and it comes with several very good system tools. It's my basic fallback distro, and I compare everything to it.
Linux Mint is the best system for me. This is due to stability, no bug problems or various problems after system updates. An additional advantage is the included linux mint apps, I mean. Bulky, Hypnotix, Mint Install, Mint Stick, Sticky Notes, Thingy, Warpinator, Web-App Manager etc. In addition, flatpak support has been added to the update manager. So when you update the system flatpack apps update is a big advantage. ZorinOs, on the other hand, has the advantage that it looks very good immediately after installation. Linux mint also looks good, but not as good as Zorin. However, you can improve the look easily by changing the system theme, icons and cursors. I completely disagree with the downside that Mint doesn't support the Snap app. I believe that Canonical is trying to force the type of applications with which there are problems. In the form of slow work, problems that they do not support the system theme, etc. Additionally, now Canonical is blocking Flatpack support out of the box in Ubuntu and official flavors. This is a big minus for me, and a firm word no to such a policy. .By the way, they're starting to remind me of Microsoft with their recent activities, in imposing something that people don't want. For instance forcing a Microsoft Account, you won't be able to use a local account without hacks on Windows. I have no problems with applications on Mint, I have access to a large database of applications in DEB, Flatpack and AppImage versions. This is enough for me, the only downside is the older version of the linux kernel, mesa etc. Other than that, nothing to complain about. Besides, you can always use DistroBox and use applications available for Arch or Fedora :).
@Shilpa S. Very interesting, I have not yet encountered such a problem personally. I don't know what version of Linux Mint you are using exactly, and what specs your computer has. So I can't give much advice, but I've personally been using a Firefox replacement for a long time. I use Waterfox and Floorp Browser and I'm very happy, both browsers can be downloaded as flatpack apps from flatpak hub. Both browsers are based on Firefox, but they are completely better than it. That's why I suggest you give it a try, maybe they'll be better than Firefox for you. And you won't have any problems.
@Shilpa S. Same issue in chrome .. TH-cam video lags too much This things disappointed me tooo much 😢😢 Tried everything still not able to solve problem Again started using windows I still use linux mint but less I dual booted my pc about 15 days ago .
How to install fingerprint reader: U.ARE.U 4500 fingerprint reader Digital Persona, inc (crossmatch patented) on Linux mint? Any way that works and is safe?😢
@@tigreonice2339 I don't fully understand the question asked. The question you asked also lacks the exact information about the fingerprint reader you want to use. Is it built into a laptop, tablet (model and manufacturer). Or is it an external one used in a desktop computer?. Without this basic information, no one can help. Personally, I do not use devices with Linux installed, and using fingerprint reader on a daily basis. Your best bet is to post on the Linux Mint forum, or try other Linux distributions in live mode. Possible in other distros with newer Linux Kernel works without a problem. But this has to be checked, and verified personally. Not everyone has the same hardware, and especially uses it with Linux.
I am still wondering how to edit entries in the software start/run menu in Zorin. In Mint you just right click on the mint button in the down left corner and you are good to go. But in Zorin????
I have tried both and for some reason I can't get videos and movie playback smoothly. It's very laggy. Laptop running lntel i3 390m - 8GB ram and 128GB ssd. But when using windows playback is smooth.
Can i run all that softwares which are in my windows 10 ? Like figma , fl studio , photoshop, lightroom , blander , adobe xd , notion , all the google apps , games like asphalt 9 , gta 5 etc I want to shift from windows , please tell me ....
No, even with wine integration you will not be able to use adobe products. I can’t say the rest because I never heard of them. Zoning isn’t any more able to run windows programs than any other Distro using wine. The difference is Zorin has it already included rather than having to get it yourself. Although I do play gta5 on steam and use google apps on Linux.
i dare to agrue they both are more than good enough and one cannot go wrong with either of them for your daily work.. even if u are a hardcore coder or designer u be easy serviced well with them both! nice video sir and thanks for sharing!
I had 2 computers on my desk side by side one with Mint 20 and one with Zorin 16 for about a year. I do programming (mostly Java), play games and watch on-line media. I have been using Linux for about 20 years and Unix before that, so have used a lot of different desktops. For my use these are the best Linux distributions. On Mint, I had both Flatpacks and Snaps (simple to enable), but I really dislike the way Snaps complicate the management of mounted file systems, so I will be dropping Snaps as soon as practical. I have found Zorin start-up a bit slower on older hardware than Mint.
@@MrXlee1967 Both are solid, honestly it doesnt really matter which you pick. They are both debian based so honestly the cross over makes it a moot point
i suspect zonrin connect may be based on kde connect that said zorin devs may probably made some settings standard kde connect dont have out of the box
I normally use Zorin, but I must admit Mint does look interesting. I wonder which has the largest range of software. I expect I will need to do a deep dive but I suspect Zorin has the largest availability. Even if its similar I will stay with Zorin.
I installed Zorin OS Lite yesterday on an old Acer Windows Laptop. Like a breeze… BUT I don’t understand, why it’s possible to scale your screen resolution and if you accidentally do so and only see a quarter of the workspace then there’s really no viable workaround for beginners … very unfortunate glitch
Hello can anyone help me, i am a newbie in linux and recently i installed zorin OS & no more w10 but i feels my old HP AiO computer is still slow after using zorin.. so i decide i want to install linux mint.. can anyone guide me how to install linux mint on linux.. please
I love your chanel and your videos. Especially this one since I'm trying to find the best Linux distro to recommend to new potential Linux users. One recommendation I would have is to try and synchronize what you are taking about and what is being shown. It's not rare in this video (and others), to have you speak about Zorin OS while we see images of Mint, or the opposite. An example here is the "personal thoughts" section at 14:00 Like I said it is just a suggestion, and the rest is just fantastic, please keep up the good work 😁!
I loved Mint and I loved Zorin. For me personally, I'd give ZorinOS an extra up in this stale mate just for having a certain visual flair even when loading. I'm a natural computer nerd so stuff like this excites me to see lol
Been running Mint for over 6 years. Just upgraded to 21.2 and either it's buggy or I don't know what's up. I had trouble installing it on 3 computers, (and I've installed Mint on about 12) then installed 20.0 instead without issue. Also I HATE flatpaks... not only do they take up a huge amount of space but installing Brave via flatpak gave me serious computer issues, even booting problems. First thing I noticed was could not drag/drop files into my email or other online pages. As soon as I trashed the flatpaks it started working again. I will avoid them whenever I can and if a distro seem to have more and more of them I'll switch. Did a live session with Zorin no problem, the only think I don't really like is their paid arrangement for the top of the line version but I guess it's not a deal-breaker.
I've never tried Zorin, but I do use Mint and I'll say Mint is so good I have no desire to try Zorin or anything else. Mint just works, esp if you are running a little older hardware.
when i do dual boot at my laptop for windows 10 and zorin, i got a problem with windows app support then i uninstalled zorin. but with that look at zorin, i think i will use again for single boot
What a coincidence. I was in a fix which of these two to install today. I ended up burning Zorin first, but when i clicked on Try Zorin, I got a black screen. Rebooted, same result, so i later got Mint and it worked flawlessly, so i guess +1 for Mints stability?! My systems a Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 6650xt.
the real problem will be in approximately 2 years, when win 10 drops out of support. there will be 4 options: throw your PC away: not a great one. remain on win 10: not a great option either. upgrade with tricks to win 11: still not a good option and it requires some skill. switch to linux: true, not perfect, it requires some work to learn a new OS. but on the other hand: so is learning win 11 when coming from win 10 or even an earlier version. remember win 8. so, mint or zorin, that's a really hard question. the better support of windows programs in zorin might take the cake.
The MS Integration of Zorin is impressive, but I tend to like Bottles better, which is available in both. My Linux Mint gives access to Flatpak as well... not sure about the Snap
I used zorin 16.1 but soon shifted to Linux mint mate and later to cinimon Zorin is good for beginners but i got bored of it fast and it lacks some optimization
I agree but not entirely. The new version of Linux Mint that is about to come out is supposed to have improved theme support, and improved themes. So things can change, Mint can be customized visually. Personally, I used the theme from Zorin Os Lite on Linux Mint XFCE version + used extra fix for flatpack, gnome4 + libedwida apps. This gives me theme consistency everywhere. Zorin OS, on the other hand, has a problem with the consistency theme of the application.
You didn't do your proper homework on Linux Mint : It's had Warpinator for years now, which does connect your pc to phone and other devices, and Zorin Connect was derived from it. Also : Snaps (not secure, and not always FOSS), can be enabled on Linux Mint (should you really want it). All in all, Linux Mint is the most stable, and doesn't do telemetry, as Zorin (which is proprietary) does.
While i do agree that comparing and rating it will vary for different users, i believe that there should be a rating i e. one should be above. This creates some sort of competition for the one at the top to continue effort to maintain position and one at the bottom to try and catch up. Maybe there is a need to go further in depth to get a demarcation as somewhere one developer may have pour in more effort than the other .
At first i was irritated that there wasn't a winner, but i probably couldn't choose between them either lol. Which is why my main linux machine has both of them lol .. (and 8 other distros i couldnt decide on lol) Discovering what linux works for you definitely takes some trial and error
Hi! Great comparison video. I would like to ask why the new releases of Distros won't run Time Doctor Classic? I stick to old version because TDC run just fine. Any idea?
The Telemetry is optional. You can choose in the installer whether you want to take part in the census. Telemetry in general is a good thing. It means developers can collect usage data to improve the software. That being said, I don't trust Deepin.
Zorin uses XFCE not GNOME! Also Zorin has no upgrade path. In order to upgrade between releases you have to reinstall, whereas with Linux Mint you only need to run an update script. That is why I do not run Zorin.
At the end of the day what really matters is the distro's ability to load seamless drivers for hardware, run fast, smoothly, & most of all be able to run Windows XP & Windows 7 compatible software. Countless users have a repository of Windows utilities they still need to run when necessary. This is why its important that these distro's come equip with a reliable Virtual Machine and a seamless well tested version of Wine. Which ever distro can offer these features will be the leader. The cosmetic appearance is NOT as important!
Zorin does EXACTLY what Linux needs to become mainstream: to copy. It's user-friendly and visually appealing, and it meets the REAL NEEDS of ordinary users, with guided setups and simplified configurations, just as users are used to in proprietary OSs. As long as the open-source community continues to look down on anyone who values usability and accessibility with contempt and snobbery, we will remain chained to proprietary software. Kudos to Zorin
There is a lack of marketing strategy in the open source community, which doesn't even make sense to be a priority but it would be good
Linux is becoming a more competitive space now with so many different distros! As someone who uses Linux, I am glad to see that it is beginning to pick up pace.
the fine part with linux (and in the past, I thought that this is a disadvantage): the distros compete with each other. the goal is not "be better than windows". there are goals beyond that.
Great video!! Many years ago it was you who talked me into my first linux distro, Linux Mint. On my older laptops it worked flawlessly (ThinkPad T420 and T430). When my collection grew and I began to learn, you also talked me into using Zorin the first time (T440p, T460, T480, T480s and P51). Like you I cannot decide. I can however tell you that your videos have made quite an impact on the Linux journey I took. Thank You.
Great comment. I'm about to start my Linux journey and I too am a ThinkPad collector. 😁 Do u have a fav overall distro for your ThinkPads? Gonna put my first on my X220 🤓
@@zerocal76 I am all ZorinOs now for my daily drivers. Just simple to use.
@@lmachado788 Appreciate the response 👍 have a nice day!
I'm a Linux newb and I'm using Zorin. It's a great OS for someone that wants to jumpship from Windows.
I got into linux world with ubuntu when they had unix but always after using months I kept coming back to windows. Then I found Zorin and it just best at both worlds.❤️.. Literally its the best for me but I also get why people love mint too. I've tried it and it also a great os.
This Story is same for me but at the place of zorin there was Linux Mint.
Ubuntu has never "had Unix". Unix is a 100% different is, although Linux appears very similar. But Ubuntu has always BEEN Linux.
@@markshade8398 yeah sorry I meant Unity. my bad. I loved the global menu 😃
I used Mint over a decade ago. I am currently using Zorin. I like Zorin more from how I remember Mint was.
Both are on my top 4 list. I have used both extensively. I love Mint and Zorin. I have to agree that Zorin has a slight edge. For me Zorin OS pulls slightly ahead because of software availability, Zorin Connect and the UI is a bit more modern. But honestly you can't go wrong with either one and they represent the absolute best Linux has to offer.
I am a linux beggener. So will zorin be the best choice for me?
@@parthokaysar2111 I'd highly recommend Zorin OS.
@@AyushShresthaAYS I haven’t seen any ads
Today I am using fedora with Gnome and KDE but Linux Mint have a Special Place in my Mind Because of its Performance and Productivity oriented interface it was the distribution than Made me Stick to Linux and i Like it ❤️ no doubt it's a legendary Linux Distribution🔥.
Me too
ZorinOS all the way bro, not even a comparison.
My personal journey stated as Windows - Mac - ElementaryOS -> Ubuntu (with a lots of extensions) -> ZorinOS Pro.
It is exceptional.
Stable, customizable , beautiful.
The MacOS-like appearance for me is the bomb.
Better than MacOS itself.
The Commodore machine in the desktop image is the first computer I ever used and taught myself BASIC with it.
I switched from Windows to Linux Mint (17) 9 years ago for my older laptops, and couldn't have been happier. Recently, the latest versions of LM 21(Cinnamon) were sluggish and less responsive and I decided it was time to tryout a new distro. I love how beautifully polished and responsive Zorin 16.3 (Core) is, and how modern these sweet-rainbow icons look in this environment. I'm glad you added videos such as the 15 things you must do after installing Zorin OS along with your favorite applications and packages videos for other considerations. I think I'm finally ready to convert my 2011 Mac Mini over to Zorin as well, but there's one issue that I almost preventing me from taking the plunge or returning to Linux Mint: how can such a great distro such as Zorin not have the ability to copy/cut and paste? Thought it might be a file manager issue with Nautilus, so I installed Nemo but that didn't help either. I see so many users also have this issue, but no amount of research has led to fixing an issue I never thought at this point would've even ever been a concern: just something you'd expect to just work. I really love your energy, enthusiasm, humor, and wit you bring to all your videos, and look forward to taking your Linux course in the near future since I'm still just a Linux newbie even after 9 years when it comes to the system and terminal commands. Keep up the great content you provide, and thanks!
Thank you so much buddy. Your comment made my day. I wish you the best in your Linux journey and hope to see you again in the comments section soon. Have a good day.
I'm glad to see this. Zorin isn't compared to Mint as much as it should.
I'm writing down my own experience on both in detail, but what I have to say here is that Zorin 16 is better in general for people coming from windows 10, and Mint from 7.
I do not advice anyone using Zorin lite, though. Unless you really want Zorin, there is very little reason to justify its existence. Mint is way better on this, and if you have an old computer you might want to avoid them both altogether and use Peppermint or even Solus Budgie.
Linux Mint Mate for Win 7 users.
Linux Mint Cinnamon for Win 10 users.
Zorin 16.2 pro and Linux Mint Cinnamon are more for fast computer systems.
Zorin Os is the best, thanks
Glad you enjoyed the video
False. Anything but zorin is the best. Your a fanboy
@@cooleyYTany arguments?
@@rusername well at least i can connect to my wifi at work. at least manjaro doesn't do that
@@cooleyYTZorin OS supports Wi-Fi too?
Over the years, I have always found Zorin to be a bit better and less problematic than Mint. But I think Mint is an excellent distro, too.
Great Video! Thanks, guy!
I've been using GNU/Linux for over five years now and still use Linux Mint (both the XCFE and Cinnamon editions) every single day. I've streamlined my workflow with the necessary apps and settings, and if I ever need to try a new distribution I always stick to either the XFCE or Cinnamon desktop environment, then I can easily transfer my configuration files and get started right away. Now I can't even imagine switching to Windows for production use. The keyboard shortcuts and custom-made bash scripts are irreplaceable on Windows.
That Wallpaper is awesome!
I've been a mint user since 3; I love Cinnamon, but I've been playing with Mint XFCE lately on older systems while teaching my kiddos
You didn't mention the paid for version or the lite versions of Zorin.
I have the best of both worlds as I run both of them on my computers,Mint on laptops and Zorin on desktops.Good and fair video and very informative to newcomers and old hands alike.
Been using Zorin for a number of years and have not found any fault with it. supports my printers straight out of the box.The OS comes with all the apps fully installed and working straight from the download. Web cam works without additional drivers as do my printers. Brilliant operating system.
I don't understand how Zorin is any different from Mint for running Windows apps. Either one can leverage Wine. Are you just saying that Zorin has Wine pre-installed?
I think all distros are about the same regarding Windows apps and games. With games it greatly depends if gfx card is Vulkan capable because otherwise they don't work or much slower OpenGL has to be used. I recently tested Kubuntu on old'ish desktop PC and I have to say that gaming would take bad hit compared to Windows
which is best for programming and coding??
That depends less on the distro and more on what tools (editors, IDEs etc) you choose to use. Since they are both Ubuntu (Debian) based, the package manager should be the same. So it ultimately comes down to the softwares you install.
I like the xfce distro with both the gnome store and flatpak, the xfce distro for Zorin os is really easy to use
How to connect canon printers and brothers scanner in zorin OS please make time to make short tutorials on this.
I have installed Zorin os but it is hanging again and again. I have an i5 4th generation with 8gb ram
Tried Zorin once, had problems with the audio for some reason, but managed to fix that, it's a good OS, but Linux Mint is my best friend, my home, my comfortzone, when ever I go out in the wild Linux world and try different distros with various bases and then come back to Mint, it's a big sigh of relief. If any Mint devs are reading this, I can't thank you enough.
Everything just works with Mint, and if you got questions their community is the absolute best.
This was my foundation after first learning what linux was with ubuntu. I feel the same any time I use one laptop for testing stuff with red hat or server OS I have my main laptop with mint just for the comfort, does everything I want and has always been solid for me
My laptop has a intel 4th gen U cpu and 4 gb ram
The charger is currently unsupported or something and it cannot power the charger to fullest
But zorin os which i just installed a few days ago manages to run sooo smooth
I can now handle 3-4 programming apps ♥️♥️
I loaded mint 22.1 and its slow and laggy... Thinking of trying something new
I really like Zorin. I've been using Ubuntu and Mint for a long time, I also tried Arch, Manjaro and Gentoo. But since about two year now, Zorin is my top favorite, driving both my laptop and gaming rig. It's stable and conservative with updates. For things where I do want the latest and greatest (such as browsers, graphics card drivers, blender, ...) I add PPAs to the system. I'm also fond of the desktop. I use the dark theme, which looks fantastic and is easy on the eyes. I like that the quick launch bar is normally hidden, leaving more space on the desktop and uncluttering it.
I am a linux beggener. So will zorin be the best choice for me?
@@parthokaysar2111 yes
@@parthokaysar2111 On what hardware do you like to install it? Do you plan on using it for gaming?
@@beaumanvienna6844
I wan't to install it on low end pc. I will not play big games and I will practice programming on it.
@@parthokaysar2111 Zorin-lite is a bit better for low end pc. But I would recommend AntiX if you want some very optimised ram usage and performance. It takes around 250mb idle and it's much faster in my experience. That said Zorin looks a bit better out of the box.
I learned about Linux Mint and Zorin OS through this TH-cam channel.
Nice compare !! Used Zorin couple of years ago have to install will install Zorin again thanks
Is Zorin os still based on Ubuntu 20.04 and GNOME 3.38?
Nope. It's based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS.
@@LinuxTex Oh, that’s great to hear. But what GNOME version does it use currently?
@@youtube.user.1234 3.38.4
@@realhcok thanks for answering
Just to add: Zorin 16 will correctly communicate dark theme for more update stuff on its own themes, which is nice.
But if you're using custom themes, software adapted to gnome 40 doesn't seem to care. Really makes you miss them not letting you choose.w
I tried four Linux OS on my VM. Zorin and Mate were the only two that ran flawlessly on my VM. I would not hesitate to put Zorin on bare metal. You should have given Zorin an extra point on the software with Flatpak. I found the Zorin community director to be very arrogant and patientless.
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Zorin OS is amazing. I can use Nvidia driver without any issue while recording screen via OBS. And I'm waiting for Zorin OS 17.
Distrowatch is showing MX Linux on No.1 Why?
The reason for MX ranking number 1 is because of bots.
If checking Google trends , then you see the real low popularity of MX
MX has worked well on everything I've tried it on and it comes with several very good system tools. It's my basic fallback distro, and I compare everything to it.
Where did you get that Mint wallpaper?
Linux Mint is the best system for me. This is due to stability, no bug problems or various problems after system updates.
An additional advantage is the included linux mint apps, I mean. Bulky, Hypnotix, Mint Install, Mint Stick, Sticky Notes, Thingy, Warpinator, Web-App Manager etc. In addition, flatpak support has been added to the update manager. So when you update the system flatpack apps update is a big advantage.
ZorinOs, on the other hand, has the advantage that it looks very good immediately after installation. Linux mint also looks good, but not as good as Zorin. However, you can improve the look easily by changing the system theme, icons and cursors.
I completely disagree with the downside that Mint doesn't support the Snap app. I believe that Canonical is trying to force the type of applications with which there are problems. In the form of slow work, problems that they do not support the system theme, etc.
Additionally, now Canonical is blocking Flatpack support out of the box in Ubuntu and official flavors. This is a big minus for me, and a firm word no to such a policy. .By the way, they're starting to remind me of Microsoft with their recent activities, in imposing something that people don't want. For instance forcing a Microsoft Account, you won't be able to use a local account without hacks on Windows.
I have no problems with applications on Mint, I have access to a large database of applications in DEB, Flatpack and AppImage versions. This is enough for me, the only downside is the older version of the linux kernel, mesa etc. Other than that, nothing to complain about. Besides, you can always use DistroBox and use applications available for Arch or Fedora :).
@Shilpa S. Very interesting, I have not yet encountered such a problem personally. I don't know what version of Linux Mint you are using exactly, and what specs your computer has. So I can't give much advice, but I've personally been using a Firefox replacement for a long time. I use Waterfox and Floorp Browser and I'm very happy, both browsers can be downloaded as flatpack apps from flatpak hub. Both browsers are based on Firefox, but they are completely better than it. That's why I suggest you give it a try, maybe they'll be better than Firefox for you. And you won't have any problems.
@Shilpa S. Same issue in chrome ..
TH-cam video lags too much
This things disappointed me tooo much 😢😢
Tried everything still not able to solve problem
Again started using windows
I still use linux mint but less
I dual booted my pc about 15 days ago .
How to install fingerprint reader: U.ARE.U 4500 fingerprint reader Digital Persona, inc (crossmatch patented) on Linux mint?
Any way that works and is safe?😢
@@tigreonice2339 I don't fully understand the question asked. The question you asked also lacks the exact information about the fingerprint reader you want to use. Is it built into a laptop, tablet (model and manufacturer). Or is it an external one used in a desktop computer?. Without this basic information, no one can help. Personally, I do not use devices with Linux installed, and using fingerprint reader on a daily basis. Your best bet is to post on the Linux Mint forum, or try other Linux distributions in live mode. Possible in other distros with newer Linux Kernel works without a problem. But this has to be checked, and verified personally. Not everyone has the same hardware, and especially uses it with Linux.
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Is KDE Connect on Linux Mint good enough to replace the Zorin alternative app?
Nah
I am still wondering how to edit entries in the software start/run menu in Zorin. In Mint you just right click on the mint button in the down left corner and you are good to go. But in Zorin????
I have tried both and for some reason I can't get videos and movie playback smoothly. It's very laggy. Laptop running lntel i3 390m - 8GB ram and 128GB ssd. But when using windows playback is smooth.
They tend to use free codecs which may or may not support hardware acceleration. Serach for it.
Same here, Is there anyone that can help me out
One thing is ZorinOS 16 isn’t based on Ubuntu 22.04. It's based on 20.04.
Can i run all that softwares which are in my windows 10 ? Like figma , fl studio , photoshop, lightroom , blander , adobe xd , notion , all the google apps , games like asphalt 9 , gta 5 etc
I want to shift from windows , please tell me ....
No, even with wine integration you will not be able to use adobe products. I can’t say the rest because I never heard of them. Zoning isn’t any more able to run windows programs than any other Distro using wine. The difference is Zorin has it already included rather than having to get it yourself.
Although I do play gta5 on steam and use google apps on Linux.
Appreciate the detailed comparison review, many thanks - but I do find the amount of random clicking around the screens extremely distracting
i dare to agrue they both are more than good enough and one cannot go wrong with either of them for your daily work.. even if u are a hardcore coder or designer u be easy serviced well with them both! nice video sir and thanks for sharing!
zorin is maybe a bit more clean and suitable for s mac os feeling
I had 2 computers on my desk side by side one with Mint 20 and one with Zorin 16 for about a year. I do programming (mostly Java), play games and watch on-line media. I have been using Linux for about 20 years and Unix before that, so have used a lot of different desktops. For my use these are the best Linux distributions. On Mint, I had both Flatpacks and Snaps (simple to enable), but I really dislike the way Snaps complicate the management of mounted file systems, so I will be dropping Snaps as soon as practical. I have found Zorin start-up a bit slower on older hardware than Mint.
which one is better? I like the look of Zorin and want to learn Linux and programming. thank you
@@MrXlee1967 Both are solid, honestly it doesnt really matter which you pick. They are both debian based so honestly the cross over makes it a moot point
Still not available in 32 bit version , still stuck with 15.3 zorin
Try MX Linux. It has 32 bit.
Or better - AntiX 32bit. It's 250mb ram idle, perfect for low end pc.
i suspect zonrin connect may be based on kde connect that said zorin devs may probably made some settings standard kde connect dont have out of the box
I normally use Zorin, but I must admit Mint does look interesting. I wonder which has the largest range of software. I expect I will need to do a deep dive but I suspect Zorin has the largest availability. Even if its similar I will stay with Zorin.
both are good ...but Zorin worked for me a lot better..
ya i love Mint too but Zorin doesnt seem to have the same issues with grub.
Do Zorin vs MX Linux for PC users whose Windows 10 OS will expire on their computer in 2025. Thanks.
thank you for the video
I installed Zorin OS Lite yesterday on an old Acer Windows Laptop. Like a breeze… BUT I don’t understand, why it’s possible to scale your screen resolution and if you accidentally do so and only see a quarter of the workspace then there’s really no viable workaround for beginners … very unfortunate glitch
go to display settings and change the resolution to 720p or 1080p depending on your hardware. otherwise everything looks too small or too big
I have the pro version of Zorin and I can say it's awesome.
Is zorin more secure than pop os ?
Do a video on Gaming on Linux (Mint) and how to set-up Linux for games
Really enjoyed the video but can please suggest I'm concerned about consistent ui rather and performance and is their any zorin connect in linux mint
Is it possible to run ld player 9 on zorin if zorin is running natively?
Hello can anyone help me, i am a newbie in linux and recently i installed zorin OS & no more w10 but i feels my old HP AiO computer is still slow after using zorin.. so i decide i want to install linux mint.. can anyone guide me how to install linux mint on linux.. please
I love your chanel and your videos. Especially this one since I'm trying to find the best Linux distro to recommend to new potential Linux users.
One recommendation I would have is to try and synchronize what you are taking about and what is being shown. It's not rare in this video (and others), to have you speak about Zorin OS while we see images of Mint, or the opposite. An example here is the "personal thoughts" section at 14:00
Like I said it is just a suggestion, and the rest is just fantastic, please keep up the good work 😁!
I loved Mint and I loved Zorin. For me personally, I'd give ZorinOS an extra up in this stale mate just for having a certain visual flair even when loading. I'm a natural computer nerd so stuff like this excites me to see lol
Been running Mint for over 6 years. Just upgraded to 21.2 and either it's buggy or I don't know what's up. I had trouble installing it on 3 computers, (and I've installed Mint on about 12) then installed 20.0 instead without issue. Also I HATE flatpaks... not only do they take up a huge amount of space but installing Brave via flatpak gave me serious computer issues, even booting problems. First thing I noticed was could not drag/drop files into my email or other online pages. As soon as I trashed the flatpaks it started working again. I will avoid them whenever I can and if a distro seem to have more and more of them I'll switch. Did a live session with Zorin no problem, the only think I don't really like is their paid arrangement for the top of the line version but I guess it's not a deal-breaker.
After the hopping stage I landed where I embarked.
Mint forever
I've never tried Zorin, but I do use Mint and I'll say Mint is so good I have no desire to try Zorin or anything else. Mint just works, esp if you are running a little older hardware.
muito bom o Vídeo uma comparação muito importante gostei muito da comparação deu empate na comparação,
when i do dual boot at my laptop for windows 10 and zorin, i got a problem with windows app support then i uninstalled zorin. but with that look at zorin, i think i will use again for single boot
What a coincidence. I was in a fix which of these two to install today. I ended up burning Zorin first, but when i clicked on Try Zorin, I got a black screen. Rebooted, same result, so i later got Mint and it worked flawlessly, so i guess +1 for Mints stability?!
My systems a Ryzen 5 3600 and RX 6650xt.
the real problem will be in approximately 2 years, when win 10 drops out of support.
there will be 4 options:
throw your PC away: not a great one.
remain on win 10: not a great option either.
upgrade with tricks to win 11: still not a good option and it requires some skill.
switch to linux: true, not perfect, it requires some work to learn a new OS. but on the other hand: so is learning win 11 when coming from win 10 or even an earlier version. remember win 8.
so, mint or zorin, that's a really hard question. the better support of windows programs in zorin might take the cake.
Which Linux distro can be made to look as close to windows 10 as possible?. (I love windows 10 obviously)
Anything with the kde plasma desktop environment like kubuntu.
PCLinux!
linux mint with cinnamon
The MS Integration of Zorin is impressive, but I tend to like Bottles better, which is available in both. My Linux Mint gives access to Flatpak as well... not sure about the Snap
mint xfce vs zorin Lite please
Where is a reral black theme for any distro grey is a dark theme.
I used zorin 16.1 but soon shifted to Linux mint mate and later to cinimon
Zorin is good for beginners but i got bored of it fast and it lacks some optimization
Linux Mint is great but it looks kinda outdated, love the look and familiarity of ZorinOS for my laptop
I agree but not entirely. The new version of Linux Mint that is about to come out is supposed to have improved theme support, and improved themes. So things can change, Mint can be customized visually. Personally, I used the theme from Zorin Os Lite on Linux Mint XFCE version + used extra fix for flatpack, gnome4 + libedwida apps. This gives me theme consistency everywhere. Zorin OS, on the other hand, has a problem with the consistency theme of the application.
You didn't do your proper homework on Linux Mint :
It's had Warpinator for years now, which does connect your pc to phone and other devices, and Zorin Connect was derived from it. Also : Snaps (not secure, and not always FOSS), can be enabled on Linux Mint (should you really want it). All in all, Linux Mint is the most stable, and doesn't do telemetry, as Zorin (which is proprietary) does.
Good . Mr Foreighner .
While i do agree that comparing and rating it will vary for different users, i believe that there should be a rating i e. one should be above. This creates some sort of competition for the one at the top to continue effort to maintain position and one at the bottom to try and catch up. Maybe there is a need to go further in depth to get a demarcation as somewhere one developer may have pour in more effort than the other
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At first i was irritated that there wasn't a winner, but i probably couldn't choose between them either lol. Which is why my main linux machine has both of them lol .. (and 8 other distros i couldnt decide on lol) Discovering what linux works for you definitely takes some trial and error
Fedora with Mate desktop is a cut above.
Hi! Great comparison video. I would like to ask why the new releases of Distros won't run Time Doctor Classic? I stick to old version because TDC run just fine. Any idea?
I've been using zorin and very happy with it but I've heard Mint is faster than zorin.
I agree your conclusion.. they're a dead heat.
please review biglinux os and comparison video
The question is rolling release or not. Switched to Manjaro a few years ago it would be hard to move to a non rolling release nowadays.
Neither are rolling releases. They are based on stable releases.
I like Zorin and hate Mint.
Mint was my first experience with Linux and I found out fair.
Linux mint..❤️❤️❤️❤️
Is Zorin still spying on Users via Telemetry data? Do any other Linux Distros spy on users?
i hear Deepin does..Its too late we know everything about you.
The Telemetry is optional. You can choose in the installer whether you want to take part in the census. Telemetry in general is a good thing. It means developers can collect usage data to improve the software.
That being said, I don't trust Deepin.
dude can someone send me that butiful wallpaper! 0:34
Zorin uses XFCE not GNOME! Also Zorin has no upgrade path. In order to upgrade between releases you have to reinstall, whereas with Linux Mint you only need to run an update script. That is why I do not run Zorin.
Zorin Lite uses XFCE, Zorin uses gnome
That is Zorin Lite...
Thank you.
I am going to stick with MX Linux
GARUDA LUNUX!!!. & LocOS Linux ...
Thanks
Peccato che non mi funziona il Wi-Fi….. è in assoluto il più bello
E. g. Linu Mint Download and Forums were hacked, maybe others, too, thus difficult to say s'thing about Linux generally. Phps too amateurish.
All you do is say that EVERYTHING is spectacular!!!!!! ................ thats NOT what we want to hear out here!
compare endeavouros and arcolinux
both are my favourite. arch based, fast and lightweight
endeavor and zorin are my favorites.
but to get all out of zorin you have to pay while mint is free
no one forces you to buy it
Linux mint more better 🏋️♂️
At the end of the day what really matters is the distro's ability to load seamless drivers for hardware, run fast, smoothly, & most of all be able to run Windows XP & Windows 7 compatible software. Countless users have a repository of Windows utilities they still need to run when necessary. This is why its important that these distro's come equip with a reliable Virtual Machine and a seamless well tested version of Wine. Which ever distro can offer these features will be the leader. The cosmetic appearance is NOT as important!
in my opinion appearance is very important
Zorin all the way