Is that 780k only to Zorin, or to all of Linux?
In wake of Windows 10 retirement, over 780,000 Windows users skip Win 11 for Linux, says Zorin OS developers — distro hits unprecedented 1 million downloads in five weeks
Submitted 3 months ago by throws_lemy@reddthat.com to technology@lemmy.world
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ArchmageAzor@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Qwel@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
Only to Zorin
ByeBrie@lemmings.world 3 months ago
This can only be good for Zorin OS.
Asfalttikyntaja@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
780k should be enough for everyone.
ripcord@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Correcting the myth: Zorin never actually said that
Valmond@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Serious question, I’m a basic linux user (commandline and shell scripting, crontab, python…) what would I see/feel as different if I switched to Zorin OS?
the_swagmaster@lemmy.zip 3 months ago
Imo, the fact you know what crontab is indicates your a bit more than a ‘basic’ user. You can give yourself more credit than that ;).
Anyway, like the other commenter said, depends where your switching from but Zorin is pretty much making Linux as easy to use as possible. They even have a wrapper for bottles that makes installing windows apps with wine easier. I quite like it and would be what I’d suggest to someone who wants a general purpose computer. It’s not great for gaming though as they don’t use super up-to-date packages so performance is lacking. That being said, it looks great and makes things as easy as possible for noobies
4k93n2@lemmy.zip 3 months ago
theyre fairly similar as far as i can tell. they both use gnome-terminal so you wouldnt notice any difference there.
mint seems more like a windows 7 style desktop, as in its more compact and meant to be used with a keyboard and mouse. zorin is more like windows 11 where there is more space around everything, which is ideal if you are also using a touchscreen some of the time
im definitely more of a zorin fan anyway. i have it installed on 2 computers, and i have mint on an old computer that i never user, just cos
Valmond@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Thanks!
As an old XP-liker I’ll probably stay on Mint then 😁
squaresinger@lemmy.world 3 months ago
If you feel comfortable in Mint, there’s not a lot of reason to switch to Zorin. Under the hood they are quite similar. Similar tools, both based on Ubuntu, all quite similar.
The main benefit of Zorin is that it looks and feels a lot like Windows, so it’s easier for someone switching from Windows. If you aren’t switching from Windows, no need to use Zorin.
staciagrey@lemmy.ml 3 months ago
Funny when I was a noob, I DEF stayed away from Distro that were like Window. I left for a reason & one of them wasva ridged design. These Linux noob distro, are setting people up for failure. It’s not Windows, think different, be different & you will have a growth mindset.
Qwel@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
From what OS?
Generally, I would advise finding out by yourself with a Ventoy USB.
Valmond@lemmy.world 3 months ago
I’m an idiot, from Mint.
0x0@lemmy.zip 3 months ago
Edit from mint
Not much,
melsaskca@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
At least Bill Gates won’t be able to afford the third home for a distant cousin he’s never met. /s
theolodis@feddit.org 3 months ago
I think he could afford homes for any distant cousins, probably to the 15th degree
someguy3@lemmy.world 3 months ago
I mean I downloaded 4 to try out.
reksas@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
while more users for linux is really good, i hope it wont get too big of a market share. I’d rather have malware makers focus on other operating systems
Scrollone@feddit.it 3 months ago
I think most malware comes from installing cracked software from non-safe sources.
Linux already has a huge market share in servers, so it’s already a prime target for malware. More desktop users won’t make it worse.
captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
Or installing software the Windows way: google “something doer” and click the second link, find the Download page and then click yes when it asks “Allow Sworn Enemies Of Democracy to make changes on this computer?”
staciagrey@lemmy.ml 3 months ago
You’re browsing habits, emails & P2P mostly, just as you said.
Aequitas@feddit.org 3 months ago
That’s narrow-minded. More users on Linux means greater compatibility. It also means less power for software giants like Microsoft, Apple, and Google. And it means more support for open source overall.
reksas@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
How is it narrow minded to wish for balance that is good both ways?
fne8w2ah@lemmy.world 3 months ago
More Windows refugees should flee to the Kingdom of Torvalds.
ikidd@lemmy.world 3 months ago
EnoughZorinSpam
UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Zorin needs your email and payment
Eternal192@anarchist.nexus 3 months ago
Good, keep going, people have become way too complacent about how much control their OS has over their lives, with a little bit of patience anyone can get on the Linux train these days.
ArmchairAce1944@discuss.online 3 months ago
I am ashamed to say that I did use windows 11 for longer than I should have.
nutsack@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 months ago
That’s a fucking low number
Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Can’t blame them. The sloth has done so much to alienate their user base that should just kill the division
flamiera@kbin.melroy.org 3 months ago
Eh, that's fine but I'm good until 2032 with my Windows 10.
Also, we aren't for sure certain how many of those people are uniquely downloaded from Windows and specifically the purpose or reason.
Some could've downloaded Zorin for experimental purposes. Some could've downloaded it from a Windows VM. Some could've downloaded it from Windows when they're in a dual-boot system.
Hate to burst that bubble, but you need to consider these things before big numbers are boasted. There's a lot of variables involved.
crypt0cler1c@infosec.pub 3 months ago
The article isn’t making any baseless claims. That’s you.
The developers of the Linux-based Zorin OS say their latest release, Zorin OS 18, has already been downloaded more than one million times, and according to telemetry, over 78% of those downloads came from Windows systems. It’s not a perfect proxy for real migrations, but it’s a striking data point during a moment when Microsoft’s user base is unusually restless
s08nlql9@sopuli.xyz 3 months ago
they need some clickbait news, that’s why.
a9249@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
[deleted]magguzu@lemmy.pt 3 months ago
An EXE is a Windows app. This is like asking if you can run an iOS app on Android.
That said yes with Wine but that’s a compatibility layer you should be avoiding as much as possible. Games are of course the big exception here, as Proton uses Wine.
Most apps have an open source alternative on Linux. I haven’t even given it much thought in years. YMMV of course as people’s needs differ.
Crozekiel@lemmy.zip 3 months ago
If it’s a company computer, it is probably safest to let the company manage it. If it is your personal computer, your job shouldn’t be requiring you to install anything on it.
Pumasuedeblue@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
I hope that your daily driver is 100% paid for and supported by your work. There’s no way you should be expected to bring an unsecured advertising and user tracking device into your home, especially on your own hardware.
There are very few reasons why anyone should be using Windows in a professional setting anymore. Any company that does so is taking a huge security risk with company data. I’m sure there are lots of places that do it, but this is due to typical corporate laziness and ignorance.
ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 months ago
If your distrobution’s maintainers have your package in their repos it will generally only be 3-5 clicks in the GUI package manager or 1-2 lines at the terminal.
Flatpak solved compatibility and library issues, becoming huge in the process. AppImage is basically like an Exe for windows.
can I run exe’s yet This has been possible for over 20 years, but with the more recent changes to WINE most (MOST not ALL) windows apps will work fine but you really shouldn’t be trying to use the windows apps unless there’s no other option
ripcord@lemmy.world 3 months ago
AppImage isn’t like an exe in Windows. It’s much more like a App Bundle in MacOS. Way way better than just an .exe
staciagrey@lemmy.ml 3 months ago
Take a look at Winboat. It the uno reverse of WSL for Windows. They are working on You passthrough as well
Mvp_rx1212@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Can it play .exe without wine
Holytimes@sh.itjust.works 3 months ago
Can windows play .DMG ?
NakedGardenGnome@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 months ago
No
TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 3 months ago
What a bizarre qualifier.
You may as well complain about a kitchen by saying “but can it roast my turkey without using that oven?”
Mwa@thelemmy.club 3 months ago
no
leftascenter@jlai.lu 3 months ago
Yes, with dosbox.
goatinspace@feddit.org 3 months ago
YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
I wonder if ZorinOS gathers runtime statistics and can tell if those new installees stick with Linux or switch to Windows or MacOS.
PattyMcB@lemmy.world 3 months ago
ZorinOS, Microsoft, AND Apple can all go fuck themselves.
Free, open-source will have a bigger market share after this dust settles
YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 3 months ago
THIS is the year of the Linux desktop!
TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Zorin is FOSS.
The fact that there’s a pro version where you can pay for support does not break the GPL licence.
FOSS does not mean everything must be free of charge.
Silar@lemmy.ml 3 months ago
I use popOS and am really enjoying it.
Pantir@lemmy.zip 3 months ago
Those are crazy numbers, really exciting.
cheese_greater@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Is Zorin OS recommendable? I’m ready to at least dual boot if folks think thats cool
verdantOrange@reddthat.com 3 months ago
Umm… 5 weeks? That is not a flex AT ALL.
ripcord@lemmy.world 3 months ago
It’s a huge uptick especially for a relatively small Linux distro.
I’d be curious if Ubuntu, Mint, etc have seen similar jumps.
RizzRustbolt@lemmy.world 3 months ago
A.S.T.E.R.
WhatGodIsMadeOf@feddit.org 3 months ago
Eli5 zorin…
squaresinger@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Zorin OS is a Linux distro. Linux distros are different Linux-based operating systems. Kinda comparable to how Samsung-Android looks and feels different than Pixel-Android or Amazon-Android (aka FireOS). All of these are distributions of the same operating system.
The same exists with Desktop Linux, but the distros differ more than the Android distros differ.
With that out of the way: Zorin OS is a Linux Distro that is focussed on people migrating from Windows. The user interface looks a lot like Windows, it’s setup with Wine (a tool that lets you run most Windows programs on Linux) out-of-the-box.
It’s a quite decent starting point for someone migrating from Windows to Linux and it’s a commonly recommended “beginners’ distro”.
Scrollone@feddit.it 3 months ago
I’ve never had much luck with Wine running Windows programs, unless the programs were ancient. Maybe I’m just unlucky?