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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSVanilla OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
18.1Latest Version22.10
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfce
Desktops
GNOMEXfce