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Zorin OS 18 reaches one million users after Windows 10 support ends
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Zorin OS 18, a Linux-based operating system, has attracted one million users in its first month since release, with 780,000 switching from Windows. This surge follows the end of Windows 10 support on October 14, 2024. Many users are opting for Zorin due to Windows 11's strict hardware requirements.
A recent How-To Geek article outlines five capabilities unique to Linux that are not available on Windows. The piece suggests these features contribute to Linux's growing popularity. It was published on February 1, 2026.
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A PCMag expert who tested Linux Mint on a live USB drive found it superior to Windows 11 in several areas, including cost, performance, and privacy. While acknowledging some limitations, the author recommends it for users seeking a free, open-source alternative. The article details benefits like minimal hardware needs and a clutter-free interface.
Microsoft has pledged to make Windows the best platform for gaming by 2026, responding to rising competition from Linux. The company highlighted 2025 advancements in Windows 11 gaming and outlined future enhancements. This comes as Linux usage among gamers surpasses 3% for the first time.
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Tiny Core Linux has released version 16.2, maintaining its reputation for minimalism by packing a full Linux desktop into just 23MB. This update represents a slight increase of 1MB from the previous version examined. The distribution exemplifies the potential for compact functional operating systems in 2025.
Microsoft's end of support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, has prompted a significant shift, with 780,000 users turning to Linux distributions. Zorin OS, a Linux-based system designed to rival macOS and Windows, recently surpassed one million downloads. Meanwhile, the company plans to evolve Windows 11 into an agentic AI operating system.
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Zorin OS, a Linux distribution designed to mimic Windows, has recorded over 1 million downloads in just one month following the end of support for Windows 10. Developers report that approximately 78 percent of these downloads, or around 780,000, originated from Windows computers. This surge highlights growing interest in Linux alternatives amid the Windows 10 retirement.
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