Zorin OS 15 takes this decade-long effort and amplifies it to the next level. Creating a Linux desktop operating system that’s designed for everyone - not only the engineers and power users - has always been the mission of Zorin OS, ever since the first release nearly 10 years ago.

“After a long development cycle, we’re excited to introduce the Beta of the next major version of our operating system: Zorin OS 15. Control media playback on your computer from your phone, and pause playback automatically when a phone call arrives.Use your phone as a remote control for your computer.Share files and web links between devices.Reply to SMS messages and view conversations with your contacts.Sync your phone’s notifications with your computer.The developers share the following capabilities of Zorin Connect. This is based on both KDE Connect and GSConnect, and yes, it has end-to-end encryption. There is even a new touch interface - an important feature for those with Windows laptops that have touch screens.Īnother cool addition to Zorin OS 15 Beta? The new “Zorin Connect” feature, which offers the ability to link your Android phone using this app. In version 15 Beta, the developers promise much improved performance, plus new native Flatpak support, which will allow Linux newbies to more easily install software. Actually, it is very stable too, thanks to its Ubuntu base. Why do I recommend Zorin OS to people switching from Windows 7? It is quite simple - the interface is both familiar and beautiful. In fact, one of my favorite distributions for Windows switchers, Zorin OS, has a new Beta out today. Thankfully, Windows 10 is not the only path - Linux is a great option these days. The company informing users that the Windows 7 operating system will soon be dangerous to use should be celebrated. I actually don’t hate Microsoft for nagging these users - quite the opposite. If you are still on Windows 7, Microsoft will soon begin warning you that support is ending. After all, the user interface is a mess, and there are spying concerns with overly aggressive telemetry. Microsoft would love for these users to switch to Windows 10, but understandably, not everyone wants to. Yes, the last Microsoft operating system to truly be loved by users will soon be dead. Well, folks, it’s happening - Windows 7 will soon be unsupported.

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