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Posted by Marius Nestor on Oct 27, 2022,
updated Nov 02, 2022
> Coming about seven and a half months after Zorin OS 16.1 and still based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa), the Zorin OS 16.2 release is here to introduce various refinements that promise to make your Zorin OS desktop experience better and more enjoyable.
> Zorin OS 16.2 adds a new “Windows App Support” menu item in the Applications menu's System Tools section to make it easier for users to install Windows apps and games with just a few clicks. It also supports detecting more Windows installer files for popular apps and games and provides alternatives to Windows apps.
Update (by Roy)
Original and Joey:
> Just over a year after we released Zorin OS 16 in August 2021, we’re thrilled to say that it’s been downloaded over 3.5 million times. We’ve been overwhelmed by the terrific feedback we’ve heard from users around the world. Thank you all for helping to make this the biggest release of Zorin OS ever!
> Today, we’re excited to announce Zorin OS 16.2. It introduces refinements that elevate the desktop experience even further. Read on to learn about what’s new since Zorin OS 16.1.
> This is the second point release of the Ubuntu-based distribution since Zorin OS 16 made its debut back in in August of last year, and is still based on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS.
> Zorin OS 16.2 is said to “introduce refinements that elevate the desktop experience even further”.
> Let’s take a closer look.
More by John Been:
> On this website, I actually write relatively few news-related Linux and Open Source articles. My goal for this website is mainly to write articles that hold their value for a longer time, such as individual tutorials and complete tutorial series. But sometimes there is news that makes my heart beat a little bit faster. If you are a regular reader of this website, you probably know I have a soft spot for Zorin OS. So if a new Zorin OS release has landed, you understand that I like to try it out and write a review for it. And today is the day that the new Zorin OS 16.2 is available for all of us. So let’s have a look.
Now Fagioli the drama artist:
> Want to know a secret? If you don't like Windows 11, then you don't have to use it. Look, in 2022, there are plenty of legitimate alternatives. For instance, you can buy a Mac or a Chromebook. If you want to use your existing comouter, however, you can just install a traditional Linux distribution such as Ubuntu.
> One of the best Linux-based operating systems for Windows-switchers these days is Zorin OS. This distribution is based on Ubuntu, but improves upon that distro by offering a more user-focused experience -- particularly for current Windows users. Today, Zorin OS 16.2 becomes available, and the newest version of the operating system makes it even easier to ditch Windows 11. You see, with Zorin OS 16.2, you can run Windows programs with ease.
> "For those who wish to use Windows apps and games in Zorin OS, we've made it even easier to find and install Windows App Support. You can now simply open the Zorin Menu, navigate to the 'System Tools' section, and open 'Windows App Support' to activate it in one click," explains the developers.
By David Delony:
> Zorin OS also comes with new fonts and a spruced-up LibreOffice, but will it make people want to switch from Windows?
> The Zorin Group has announced the availability of Zorin OS 16.2. The Ubuntu-based distribution offers a greater ability to run Windows applications on the system.
Bobby Borisov next:
> Zorin OS 16.2 includes an updated app base, an improved office experience, and enhanced support for Windows apps.
> Zorin OS is a Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that aims to make life easier for new users, especially those from Windows.
> The distribution has a beautiful user interface with which Windows 11 users will feel comfortable. Moreover, Zorin includes many well-known productivity tools.
> Today, seven months after the previous 16.1 release, Zorin OS 16.2 is available for download. So, without further ado, let’s see what’s new.
The copycat artist:
> Zorin OS 16.2 is now available for download as the second major update to the Zorin OS 16 series. Zorin OS 16.2 looks much more similar to Windows 11 as users can now launch the “Windows App Support” app straight from the Zorin Menu. Now, You can easily install Windows apps and games with just a few clicks. You can download Zorin OS 16.2 from the official website.
> The Zorin OS 16 release series will get software and security updates until April 2025.
More by Heyan Maurya:
> The Linux distribution Zorin OS, which is based on Ubuntu LTS, has published the second point release for version 16 i.e Zorin OS 16.2. Almost seven months after the release the first point release Zorin OS 16.1, the second point release again brings interesting innovations.
Now it's Ankush Das:
> Zorin OS is one of the most beautiful Linux distributions based on the Ubuntu LTS releases.
> [...]
> Zorin Connect is a valuable utility that helps you connect your mobile device to a Zorin OS-powered computer.
> It already offered a seamless experience. Now, you can view your computer's battery status on your phone, which should be handy for laptop users.
> The battery stats are available by default in Zorin OS 16.2. If you have an older version of Zorin OS, you should update the Zorin Connect app first.
Very late coverage by Wallen:
> Zorin OS 16.2 has been officially released just seven months after the first point release of the user-friendly Linux operating system.
> Zorin OS is one of the more user-friendly (and beautiful) Linux distributions on the market. Only seven months after unleashing the first point release for the sixteenth iteration, a new point release is available that includes a really important feature for those migrating from Windows.
The Register:
> Zorin OS 16.2 is a friendlier and more feature-rich distro than its parent Ubuntu 20.04, with a lot of updates and bundled apps.
> The Reg looked at Zorin OS 16 when it came out in 2021. Like the 16.1 release in March, the new version is an update of that same version, so it's still based on Ubuntu 20.04 – albeit with the newer kernel 5.15 installed. This is a little surprising seven months after the release of the subsequent Ubuntu LTS release, but then again, to quote Bert Lance: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
> There are six different editions of Zorin OS in this version and three product families: the paid Pro version, plus free Education and Core product lines. Each has a matching Lite variant, which replaces the GNOME desktop with Xfce.
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