There is life outside of Windows, at least for a large number of users, and Linux is an excellent alternative, if not almost the only one: there’s Mac, ChromeOS… and very little else. Linux, for its part, does free, open source, complete and very accessible. Forget the strange stories, because we are in 2024. And if you don’t believe, try Zorin OS.

It’s not the only one in its category, but it’s one of the standout options in it. Like other more well-known ones like Ubuntu or Linux Mint, Zorin OS is one of those Linux distributions focused on the PC desktop and above all to offer the simplest possible experience for the novice user, especially those coming from Windows.

And what better time to experience the benefits of Zorin OS than now, taking advantage of the fact that a new version of the system has just been released. A few days ago we reported on the launch in MuyLinux and as usual we collected the news it brings… But if you are not very knowledgeable about the subject, the truth is that you don’t care what it brings.

Importantly, a new Zorin OS installation image Just out of the oven, it takes five minutes to download and transfer to USB and another five minutes to install. And if it costs you more, it’s because you’ve never done it; but even then, it will be a simple process, within the reach of anyone with minimal knowledge (the same knowledge that would be needed to download and install Windows).

Of course, before you do something like this for the first time, you need to take some precautions, the same as you would when reinstalling Windows, such as making backup copies of your data, but that goes without saying. actually If you’re interested in trying out Linux, you can do so without the risk of “breaking” anything. supports you in virtualization, for example. See how easy it is:

• Install VirtualBox.
• Download Zorin OS.

Open the second with the first and follow the brief instructions on the screen. In case it helps, here’s a VirtualBox tutorial (dedicated to installing Windows 11, but the “load the ISO” part is the same). You will be surprised how simple and functional Linux is today.