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    Zorin OS

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by theZoid, Jan 3, 2010.

  1. theZoid

    theZoid Notebook Savant

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    It's a rethemed/tweaked Ubuntu....but looks very polished, very nice....repos are same as Ubuntu....menu is different (GnoMenu)....If you're a Ubuntu user it would be a nice place to start if you like the looks. fwiw
     
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    Linuxperiment Notebook Consultant

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    Looks very Windows-y.
     
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  3. Lanaya

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    haha it really does look like it could be windows with a theme
     
    Lanaya, Jan 3, 2010
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  4. theZoid

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    yeah....I just ran the liveCd....they are trying to make it look familiar to Windows users crossing over....they did a fairly good job.... :)
     
    theZoid, Jan 3, 2010
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    I like my sleek black ubuntu install, tho I have it on an eSata drive atm as I'm sorta pressed to use windows for work/gaming needs, but I plan to use Linux and win7 as dual-boot when my new asus shows up =]
     
    Lanaya, Jan 3, 2010
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    I looked at that..thought about trying it..
    after trying about 8 distros so far i have liked ubuntu the best,
    Zorin would be a good distro for new linux users to step into..
    Let me know how it goes Zoid..i may have to fire up the livecd...
     
    1ceBlu3, Jan 3, 2010
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