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Zorin OS

Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Windows.

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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSPCLinuxOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
18.1Latest Version2023.07
BeginnerDifficultyBeginner
April 15, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
GNOMEXfceJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATE