Zorin OS Is the Alternative to Windows and macOS

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It is a Linux distro offering an interface that looks like Windows and macOS. It is as much an alternative as Ubuntu is.

> .. full Microsoft Office-compatible office suite ..

Really? Seems unlikely unless they are restricting the meaning of compatibility to exclude scripting.

If someone would produce an Excel compatible spreadsheet that executed Excel VBA that would be a real achievement.

They’re probably just bundling OpenOffice. It’s just another Linux distro based off Ubuntu, nothing new here.

From what I have read, they have really simplified moving to Linux for those who don't want to spend time tinkering, e.g., they make installing Nvidia drivers for games very easy.

You are right about office - they bundle Libre Office with Zorin. If there was a Linux distro with seamless support of Office 365, I would gladly pay for it.

FreeBSD is also an alternative to Windows and macOS

I always thought ZorinOS was a chinese-made distro because of the name, it's actually made by a group in Ireland.

What can be said about Zorin OS that can't be said about dozens of other Linux distros?

Edit: Why was this downvoted?

I guess the emphasis on aesthetics, which seems to go for a Windows-like look and ease of use.

I personally prefer Elementary, but anything that makes it simple and secure to use is a win for Linux.

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