The new beta of Zorin OS 15 with Android synchronization and more is ready

Zorin OS 15

Zorin OS can be considered one of the Linux distributions that can best be adapted to newcomers. of Windows who want to get to know Linux.

From the moment of installation, we will find in it a complete set of necessary programs and accessories (including Wine environment configured to launch Windows applications), while its interface is similar to Windows.

The goal end of distribution is to provide a Linux alternative to Windows and allow Windows users to enjoy all the features of Linux without complications

A few days ago the developers Zorin OS released the news they have in mind for the new version of Zorin OS 15, with which they launched a beta version of this.

I admit that, On the occasion of the XNUMXth anniversary of the distribution, the authors are preparing a really huge update for us.

After a long development cycle, we are pleased to present the beta version of the next major version of our operating system - Zorin OS 15.

Creating a Linux desktop operating system is designed for everyone, not just engineers and power users, it has always been the mission of Zorin OS, since the first release almost 10 years ago.

Zorin OS 15 takes this decade-long effort and amplifies it to the next level. Every aspect of the user experience has been reexamined and refined in this new version, from how applications are installed, to how work is done, and how it interacts with the devices around it.

The result is a desktop experience that combines the most powerful desktop technology with the most user-friendly design.

Main new features of Zorin OS 15 Beta

With the release of this new beta version of Zorin OS 15 we may find that it offers improved performance, as well as a preview of the new functions that will be implemented in the stable version of Zorin OS 15.

This beta version is based on Ubuntu 18.04.2 with Linux kernel 4.18 With which the developers have Integrated into the system the ability to connect to Android devices to sync notifications, share files, and send text messages between the two devices.

Zorin Connect

Zorin Connect is a very similar application that is based on KDE Connect and GSConnect. Zorin Connect is used for synchronization between smartphone and computer.

ZorinConnect

With the we can send text messages directly from the computer, explore the files on the phone and share your clipboard.

This app also can turn our smartphone into remote control for computer, through which we can change the volume to activate the music, etc.

All this communication between devices has end-to-end encryption and it is also necessary to have the Zorin Connect application installed on the Smartphone, the application is available in the Play Store for synchronization.

Desktop

This beta version of Zorin OS 15 introduces a highly customized GNOME 3.30 desktop environment with completely new desktop themes in six color variants and Light and Dark modes, night mode.

As well we can find a new customizable desktop background option that changes throughout the day and a completely new desktop interface explicitly adapted for touchscreens.

Along with it Flatpak support has also been added to the distribution and is available by default.

As for the the system package this one comes with the office suite LibreOffice 6.2, support for Flatpak applications and repositories, the web browser Mozilla Firefox, a new system font, new customization settings, Wayland experimental support, as well as Nvidia graphics support and Thunderbolt 3 support.

Download and try Zorin OS 15

If you are interested in knowing what is new about the Zorin team with this new beta, You can download the ISO of this beta of Zorin OS 15 from its official website.

It is important to emphasize that it is a Beta, so it may still have (minor) errors but it is released so that users who detect them can report them to polish this beta.

The download link is this.


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  1.   Alexander said

    Very good distribution. Ideal for newcomers to windows.
    I have been using it for several months and I am very satisfied. What's more, my family who had never heard of Gnu Linux have had no major problems using it.