Zorin OS 17 on a 14 Year Old Laptop!
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- čas přidán 30. 05. 2024
- Zorin OS 17 has just been released and it comes with plenty of upgrades - improved performance and reduced requirements for older machines including the need for only 1 1/2GB of RAM, Universal Search, Refined multitasking, Spatial desktop, a refreshed software store, Advanced window tiling, a new Quick Settings menu & much much more.
This release is available as of December 20th, with Pro and Core versions.
Check it out here:
Zorin OS 17 Download page: zorin.com/os/download/
Time Codes:
Intro: 0:00-0:09
Details: 00:09-0:33
Performance: 0:33-1:02
Performance Test: 1:02-2:30
Universal Search: 2:30-3:23
Multitasking: 3:23-3:50
Spatial Window Switcher: 3:50-4:12
Software Store: 4:12-4:33
Advanced Window Tiling: 4:33-5:00
Quick Settings: 5:00-5:34
Power Modes: 5:34-5:49
Screenshots/Recording: 5:49-7:09
Weather App: 7:09-7:24
Desktop Layouts: 7:24-10:00
Outro: 10:00-10:38
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Finally! I'm a Windows user who has previously tried several versions of Linux Mint and Zorin, and they all had issues that were showstoppers for me. In particular, the lack of plug and play functionality. However, I just installed Zorin OS 17 Core on an older computer I had, and it recognized ALL my hardware, including the USB wi-fi adapter that previous Linux versions did not recognize without me using Terminal to manually install drivers. I still have to set it up with all my personal stuff, but it's off to a great start. The Zorin interface is very intuitive for a Windows user.
Zorin 17 has the 6.2.0 kernel, which probably hits a sweetspot with much of the hardware out there ready to take a Linux distro install.
I had the same experience. Weeks of trying to get everything working on a few Devices with Linux Mint. Tried out Zorin and it all just worked. Now it will be my recommended OS for non Linux users.
Proud Zorin OS17 Pro for a month now since I switched to Linux from Windows, this is good stuff. Nice content right there.
Zorin team did a great job on consistent theming on all installed apps...attractive indeed!
I own a Dell Latitude E5440 Intel Core i5 with 4G Ram and Zorin OS 17 Core runs on it like hell.
I did a similar install, on a 13 year old Lenovo ThinkPad T510, i5 with 8GB RAM. I did switch out the HDD for a 500 GB SSD, though. It runs very well on that platform.
Very good review !!! I really like that you demoed it on an old laptop... that honestly helps sell the performance to me.
Thank you! I thought it would be a great way to test it and it runs great!
This review is one of the best I have come across. Bravo!
Good video.
I have an old bag of crap Packard Bell Laptop made in 2011 and Zorin OS 17 runs sweet on it.
It did have windows 10 on it and that was ok-ish but Zorin makes this laptop fly.
Windows 10 now seems to be so bloated - early versions ran great on older hardware. But this new release of Zorin OS is fantastic and I see no slowdowns.
@@IansTech Mkicrosoft have always done it. Release a new OS and then over time patch it and load it down.
Then non PC users think their pc is old, slow and out of date.
Thats wwhen they buy a new PC.
Thanks for the detailed explanation.
Nice style of video! My BEST machine is a 6410!
Zorinos 17 to be downloaded and given a runout soon...
This is a great video. Thanks!
I'm going to give this a go. Looks great 👍.
VERY NICE PRESENTATION - THANK YOU ! !
Assalamu Alaikum.
Zorin OS is the first distro I ever used in real hardware. Previously tried Ubuntu, openSUSE and Zorin OS on VM, but Zorin OS is soo much better on a real hardware. I still use Windows sometimes, but use ChromeOS and Zorin OS as my daily OSes. Assalamu Alaikum.
Looking forward to upgrading to Zorin OS 17 very soon.
waleykum Assalam bro, glad to see you use zorin os
I put it on ibm thinkpad t420s 2011 i7 dual core with 16GB ram and 256ssd dual graphics. I have been using Zorin pro different versions over a number of years for my Plex system. This is running on my laptop above and on my Plex 12 core cpu 96gb ram and 256gb ssd with attached 4x8TB drives and 2gb nvidia graphics the version 17 pro ran slow for first few hours then got up to speed.
I just ordered that laptop from eBay and will test it out tonight
I am running OS core 17 on a 2011 Acer Aspire X3960 (3GB and i3-2100 CPU) RAM, works well, previously had Zorin OS lite 16. Just sometimes a little bit of lag if I have lots tabs open and I am switching between Windows, but I am confident that OS Core 17 will be fine on my Asus K53SC laptop (8GB with i7 2630qm).
WHats the verdict now that you have zoronOS?
I did the same thing but with a dell latitude E5510! Crazy how linux can run on so many things
i have a 7th gen core i5, i will wait till windows 10 is not supported before trying this, i think it is a good replacement for windows 10, nice video
U still can run windows 11 with no issues at all, and the updates are working just fine if you want.
But yeah, zorin os definitely deserves a chance, i always recommend it to any one with okder hardware.
I run Zorin 16.3 on my laptop, it is running a new Ryzen 7 and 16 GB of DDR4 and a NVMe M.2 drive. Only issue I have is sometimes for some reason the audio will get this feedback or something scratching noise... but is very fast and responsive.
I used to get this weird issue with arch based linux where after hibernating and resuming linux then I would get a scratching sound unless I disconnect my headphones and reconnect again. Though only with laptop. Must be some old kernel, try a more modern kernel.
I have a paid version of Zorin OS 16 on an old Dell 2 in 1. I haven't made much use of it but kept it up to date.
Zorin OS 17 looks interesting, is the Pro version a paid upgrade? Or can I install it and use my Zorin OS 16 Pro Support Code for Zorin OS Pro 17?
The updater version is not yet available but I don't mind making a clean install if it works. I'd really like to start playing with Zorin OS 17.
I think since you paid previously you wouldn’t pay again for this update (don’t quote me on that)
Not sure how the pro version works if it’s attached to your email. But hoping the update comes to version 16 users soon.
My old toshiba laptop (i3 1gen) runs gnome very good.
Has the sleep issue been fixed? This was apparent on some laptops where the system would hang after the lid was closed forcing a power button reset.
I can install on another laptop and check. What type of laptop did you see that issue on?
@@IansTech it was on a MacBook air, on research there were other laptops involved. There are fixes posted, but none of them worked for me, and the people offering solutions said it might not work
Hi, I have installed and tested zorin 17 core. The sleep issue on MacBook seems to be fixed as it didn't happen in a week. Overall it is very good and very nice to use, but I have switched back to mint as the battery life using zorin was not that good. The battery drained more in use and during sleep, whereas mint is as nice to use but much better on battery life. Cheers
How hard is it to install it on a 2013 MacBook Pro?
Not hard, I'm throwing it on an older iMac we have today as a matter of fact.
Thank you all !!!!
I have it on a 11-year old Panasonic. It isn't as fast as Debian with LXQT, but it's o.k.
How is the battery life of Zorin on Laptops, does it last as much as Windows or way less?
I’ll have to test on a laptop with a good battery. This one was older and had a bad battery.
@@IansTech ok, please let know if u test it
Been looking for something to replace Ubuntu for one my personal machines, installed MX Linux but gestures/hot corners I miss too much. How would you guys compare these two distros?
I''d be give it a go on my old 2012 iMac but...on whatever the distro I tried none would let me use my Apple bluetooth keyboard and trackpad. Each time had to revert to corder Kb and trackpad. Something I don't understand or doing wrong? Cues welcome. Thanks.
Have old mini PC but the screen resolution doesn't fit. I too have 4 gb ram and 128 SSD.
Please guide me
What resolution is the monitor you are using?
Geez that new version of Zorn OS is pretty Snappy on that old computer how much quicker would it be if you actually put more RAM into it
Llyr my computer brand name
gaming on zorin is also better compared to windows if you have a low end pc( intel hd graphics)
If old hardware does not have vulkan support then gaming is 100% worse
@@YoStu242 I forgot to mention this.
ChromeOS could never.
my laptop with a celoron and 4gb of ram with a new ssd from runs slower than this what do I do? my laptop is only 5 years old
can i download fire toolbox or iTunes on Zorin os
i am running win10 on e6510, for a matther of fact it is i7+nvidia, 16gb, but it is still pretty decent. only thing i can't do i play 4k at full screen
Linux is great, if all you want to run is Firefox.
If you need to run anything else, it's not terribly useful or good at anything else.
The problem with all these desktop distros is the panel / taskbar isn't all that great or well thought out. Basically on the level of Windows 11. When what you really want is something as good as Windows 10 or Windows 7.
that processor is not very old
Q: Does it have a "Drivers Manager" ?
Linux Mint DOES - LBME does NOT - for me making Linux Mint ( Ubuntu Edition) the goto of the Linux Mint options. 🤔🤨😔
The 1.5gb ram needed is a gimmick. You can run ubuntu or Mint or others with 1.5gb of Ram. But actually using it for anything other than staring at the wallpaper is another story. Xubuntu uses about 300mb less Ram on startup vs Zorin 17. Edit, just ran it on a virtual first with 4gb of ram. Only t hing I did was sudo apt update and sudo apt install neofetch... ran neofetch, was already using 1.6gb of ram without ANYTHING else running. Then set up a VB with 1.6gb of ram, ran it, and it wouldn't even open up the terminal and locked up.
Zorin 6.1 for me on a AMD 5600. Zorin 16 and 17 are too slow.
Is that even supported now?
Nothing is better than that of Windows.....only windows is the best all the way .. others os are just bullshit 😂
Well try using Windows on an older machine and tell me the same thing. Plus Windows 11 only runs on machines maybe 5 years old due to the limitations they placed. At least OS’s like Zorin give older PC’s a new life when Microsoft leaves them behind.
Windows is a monopoly
Yes, Windows is the best, that's why the internet runs on Linux
Good troll
That kind of BS narrative might've held truth back in 2011. But today, after Win7? Nah, modern Microcock Wontworks are pure, utter cancer. Modern Linux is all round superior: lighter, smaller, faster, more secure, way more customizable, does not spy on you, and does not force hardware-bricking "updates" on you at any point. Even gaming's become more than plausible during these past 5 years, thanks to the advent of Proton (DXVK) and SteamDeck, allowing majority of big Windows games and app to be ran almost natively.
Gaming on Linux is worse than on Windows and nothing changes that. Especially on older hardware lacking vulkan support making compatibility worse + compatibility layers lower fps