Zorin OS Breaks Download Record as Windows 10 Users Seek Alternatives
Zorin OS 18 was the "biggest launch ever", passing over 100k downloads in 2 days, say makers of the Ubuntu-based Linux distro.
Those trying it are mostly Windows 10 users, as Windows 10 support ended on October 14, and Zorin OS 18 launched the same day.
Zorin Group say their latest release had passed 100,000 downloads in just over 2 days making the “biggest launch ever”.
Over 72 percent of downloads came from Windows users, indicating the company’s promotional pitch has paid off.
Microsoft’s decision to mandate TPM 2.0 and specific CPU series for Windows 11 is likely to create a mountain of e-waste.
Zorin OS 18 launch timing paid off, with many users seeking alternatives to Windows 10.
Author summary: Zorin OS breaks record with 100k downloads in 2 days.