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Arch485 | 4 months ago

I don't use Zorin anymore, (I'm a dirty Ubuntu plebian) but I used to use it and it's great. The only thing I liked about Windows 11 was it's slick UI, and Zorin is basically the only Linux distro that replicates that without a ton of hassle. Zorin Connect is also awesome if you use your PC to watch TV on your TV.

If you're thinking of abandoning Windows, (which, honestly, who isn't these days) Zorin is a good choice.

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jeroenhd|4 months ago

> Zorin Connect is also awesome if you use your PC to watch TV on your TV

Zorin Connect is a fork of KDE Connect. If you're on KDE, you can use the standard KDE connect app to the same effect. I haven't tested it recently, but I'm pretty sure the Zorin Connect app will work with normal KDE Connect computers as well.

If you're on Gnome (like default Ubuntu) you could use plain KDE Connect but I find its UI integration rather lacking, as with all KDE applications on Gnome. However, there are re-implementations like good old GSConnect (https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1319/gsconnect/) or Valent (made by the same person who made GSConnect, https://valent.andyholmes.ca/) will replicate most of the Zorin Connect functionality as well.

If you're on something else, pick whatever KDE Connect implementation works best for your desktop, there are plenty of options and most of them work seamlessly!

constantcrying|4 months ago

IMO KDEs design is actually superior to anything Microsoft is offering. It is a great desktop experience, even with stock settings. Certainly better than everything Ubuntu does.

CaptainOfCoit|4 months ago

"visual design" in OSes is more of a spectrum, rather than a ranking. Windows and macOS looks better on the surface to most people who don't interact a lot with computers, but for people who spend a lot of time in front of the computer, KDE, Gnome and many other Linux desktops do a much better job to be functional, not get in your way and customizable.

Really depends on what you'd use the computer for, I don't feel like anything is much "superior" to something else, it all depends on the user and usage.

knowitnone3|4 months ago

I haven't used it yet be KDE Linux(still in testing) looks to be promising immutable distro