Zorin OS 15.3 arrives based on Ubuntu 18.04.5, Linux 5.4 and more

Few days ago the release of the new version of Zorin OS 15.3 was presented, which arrives based on Ubuntu 18.04.5 and implements the Linux kernel version 5.4. In addition to the changes within the base of the system, we can also find the update of various components of the system in this version.

For those who are unfamiliar with Zorin OS, you should know that this is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu with the aim of reaching people who are still novice users used to working on Windows.

To control the appearance, the distribution kit offers a special configurator that allows you to give the desktop a typical appearance of different versions of Windows, and the package includes a selection of programs close to the programs that Windows users are used to. .

And it is that to tell the truth Zorin OS seems to me an excellent option to be able to offer our comrades and even clients who seek to migrate from Windows and who are a little afraid of the change.

What's new in Zorin OS 15.3?

This new version of Zorin OS, offers new versions of software such as Zorin Connect, which allows to easily connect an Android phone to the desktop.

The latest version of Zorin Connect improves automatic search for devices on Wi-Fi networks reliable and add quick buttons to send files and clipboard content, is compatible with the latest version of Android and includes performance and stability improvements.

Not only does this provide a better, faster, and more feature-rich out-of-the-box experience, but fewer software updates will need to be downloaded after installing Zorin OS on your computer.

The new version of Zorin OS 15. 3 also includes the latest security patches for each piece of software included and is that new version migrates to Linux kernel 5.4 with support for new hardware as it provides support for more hardware such as Intel's 11th Gen CPUs and upcoming AMD CPUs and GPUs). Zorin 15.3 is based on Ubuntu 18.04.5 and will be supported until April 2023.

Of the updated versions of the custom applications, for example, the LibreOffice 6.3.6 implementation. The only caveat of the bundled software is that the installed LibreOffice version is 6.4.6. If you want to update to the latest version (7.0.1.2, at the time of writing this article), you will have to do it manually.

Moreover if you want to know more about the liberation of this new version as well as its details, you can consult the following link. 

Download Zorin OS 15.3

Finally, if you want to get this new version of Zorin OS, just they will have to go to the official website of the distribution where you can obtain the image of the system from its downloads section. The system image can be recorded with Etcher, which is a multiplatform tool.

The boot iso is 2,4 GB in size (two versions are available: a normal GNOME-based one and a "Lite" with Xfce).

Similarly, for those who prefer it or if they are already users of the system and want to help with the development, they can obtain a paid version of the system for a modest amount.

The link to download the system is this.

As for those who are already users by Zorin OS 15.x, they should know that there is no need to have to reinstall the system, since there is the possibility of updating your system to the new released version 15.3 either using the terminal to perform the upgrade or from the "Software Updater" application

To perform the update from the terminal, they only have to open one on their system and in it they will type the following commands:

sudo apt update

sudo apt full-upgrade

sudo reboot

At the end of the process, it is necessary that they restart their system so that all the changes are applied and also they can start the system with the new version of the Linux Kernel implemented.


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