Zorin OS 15 is here – Faster. Easier. More connected. Zorin 15 Release Free Download Zorin 15 New Features in Zorin 15
Zorin OS 15. Creating a Linux desktop operating system that’s designed for everyone – not only the engineers & power users – has always been the mission of Zorin OS, ever since the first release nearly 10 years ago. Zorin OS 15 takes this decade-long effort and amplifies it to the next level. Every aspect of the user experience has been re-considered and refined in this new release, from how apps are installed, to how you get work done, to how it interacts with the devices around you. The result is a desktop experience that combines the most powerful desktop technology with the most user-friendly design.
System Requirements
Zorin Connect
As our phones become powerful and versatile tools for
productivity, more of our work is happening between our devices. With
the goal of making Zorin OS the best platform for getting things done,
we want the transitions between using our devices to be as seamless as
possible.
Based on GSConnect and KDE Connect,
Zorin Connect integrates deeply into the Zorin OS desktop to merge the
experience between your computer and Android phone, allowing you to:
- Sync your phone’s notifications with your computer
- Browse photos from your phone
- Reply to SMS messages and view conversations with your contacts
- Share files and web links between devices
- Use your phone as a remote control for your computer
- Control media playback on your computer from your phone, and pause playback automatically when a phone call arrives
All communications are RSA encrypted end-to-end and
happen on your WiFi or local network so no data is being sent to the
cloud. Zorin Connect can be accessed from the Zorin menu > System
Tools > Zorin Connect, and you can download the Android app from
here:
Faster performance
Speed has been a top focus in Zorin OS 15, so the
desktop runs dramatically smoother on a wide range of hardware, old and
new. With the introduction of Gnome Shell 3.30 and the Linux kernel
4.18, performance optimizations have been made at every level of the
operating system.
New desktop theme
We’ve refreshed and refined the look and feel of the
Zorin OS desktop with a new, more welcoming desktop theme. It’s been
designed with clarity and simplicity in mind, minimizing the visual load
of the interface so the content takes center stage. New animations make
the user experience more delightful and make the desktop feel more
fluid. The new desktop theme is available in 6 color variants and in
Light & Dark modes, which can be set from the Zorin Appearance app.
Adapts throughout the day
We’ve designed the desktop to better adapt to the
environment around you, so using Zorin OS is more comfortable throughout
the day.
Zorin Auto Theme is a new feature which automatically
switches the desktop theme into Dark mode at sunset and back to light
mode after sunrise. You can enable Zorin Auto Theme by opening the Zorin
Appearance app and clicking the middle “Background” option in the
newly-redesigned Zorin theme switcher.
A new adaptive desktop background option has also been
introduced, which automatically changes to match the brightness and
colors of the environment at every hour of the day.
Night Light is also new to Zorin OS 15, which gradually
reduces the amount of blue light emitted by the screen at night. It can
be enabled from the Displays panel in the Settings app.
Not only do these features reduce eye strain and make it
more comfortable to use your computer, they also help maintain your
body’s natural circadian rhythm, helping you to sleep better and wake up
refreshed the next day.
Touch layout
If you have a tablet, convertible laptop or interactive
whiteboard, you can now enjoy an all-new desktop interface which has
been tailored specifically for touchscreens.
The interface maximizes space for your apps and content, and a slide up from the bottom reveals the panel to switch between apps, open the app grid menu, and access system controls & indicators. Multi-touch gestures make it even easier to navigate the desktop, with a 4 finger swipe up or down to switch between workspaces, and 3 finger pinch revealing the Activities Overview of your running apps and workspaces.
You can switch to the new touch desktop layout with one click from the Zorin Appearance app (the 3rd layout option on the right).
The interface maximizes space for your apps and content, and a slide up from the bottom reveals the panel to switch between apps, open the app grid menu, and access system controls & indicators. Multi-touch gestures make it even easier to navigate the desktop, with a 4 finger swipe up or down to switch between workspaces, and 3 finger pinch revealing the Activities Overview of your running apps and workspaces.
You can switch to the new touch desktop layout with one click from the Zorin Appearance app (the 3rd layout option on the right).
Redesigned apps
With the introduction of the latest LibreOffice 6.2
version, the toolbar design has been refreshed and modernized, so you
can work on your documents with a more familiar and intuitive interface.
The Settings app has been entirely revamped to make
navigating between system preferences faster, thanks to a new sidebar
layout. Many of the settings panels have also been redesigned and
simplified to make it easier for new users to set up their system how
they want.
The future of Linux apps
Flatpak support is now built into the operating system out of the box. You can add Flatpak repositories such as Flathub
to your system and install apps graphically using the updated Software
app. Paired with Snap support which was added in Zorin OS 12, this new
release is ready for the future of Linux apps with support for all of
the major containerized package formats on Linux.
Do not disturb mode
As we receive more emails, chat messages and
notifications throughout the day, it’s becoming more difficult to focus
deeply on the work that matters. Zorin OS 15 introduces a simple toggle
in the message tray to silence notifications, so you can focus easier.
To Do app
To help you keep on top of your tasks and be more
productive, we’ve introduced the To Do app out of the box. You can save
your To-dos locally on your computer, or sync them with online services
such as Google Tasks and Todoist.
Other improvements
- Color emoji support
- Firefox is the new default web browser
- Evolution is included with Microsoft Exchange support built-in
- New system font – Inter
- New artwork – desktop backgrounds and boot splash screen
- New customization settings for the taskbar and Zorin menu in the Panel tab of Zorin Appearance
- Zorin menu opens with the super key by default. This setting can be changed in the “Panel” tab of Zorin Appearance
- Preview of Wayland – A new display server with app sandboxing & improved security
- Thunderbolt 3 device support
- Network captive portal detection
- Bulk file renaming in the File browser
- NVIDIA drivers available from the Live ISO
- Based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS with Hardware Enablement (HWE) stack
This is only scratching the surface of what’s new and
better in Zorin OS 15. With the consolidation of the hundreds of new
features and improvements in this release, Zorin OS 15 is the clearest
manifestation of our vision we set forth over a decade ago: to combine
the most powerful desktop technology with the most user-friendly design;
and bring the power of Linux to everyone.
How to get Zorin OS 15
Zorin OS 15 Core and Ultimate are available to download
immediately as 64-bit ISOs. The Lite and Education editions of Zorin OS
15 will be available later this summer in both 64-bit and 32-bit
versions, so stay tuned to our Blog for more details soon. Everyone who
purchases Zorin OS 15 Ultimate now will also get the Ultimate Lite edition for free when it will be released.
You can upgrade to the new version by following this guide.
Direct upgrades from Zorin OS 12 to 15 – without needing to re-install
the operating system – will be available later this year.
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