I have installed zorin 18.1 can I know till when i will receive updates
You'll get updates until 1 June 2029
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will zorin become heavier in upcoming updates
Do you mean in version 19?
I think that with each new version of Zorin, it has become heavier in ressources compared to its predecessors. It's the same with Windows.
There will be very few differences between the various versions 18.1, 18.2, 18.3...of Zorin 18. However, the more data, apps and leftovers accumulates on the operating system over time, the slower it will become. You can clean up the system regularly.
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What do you mean by 'heavier'? From my experience, the OS does not 'grow' with updates.
As @Forpli says, versions may increase resource requirements , but in-version updates rarely do.
The system grow up with upgrade because of Ubuntu, 17.3 was lighter than 18 and if 19 is based on Ubuntu again (I hope not) it will be heavier because of Ubuntu 26.04....
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What easy, regular maintainence is a good idea for new users like @asir to do? Any tips, please? 
Stacer.
Some terminal commands courtesy of Brave A.I.:
"To maintain a clean Linux system, the most effective and safe routine involves clearing the package manager cache, removing unused dependencies, and managing system logs.
Debian-based systems (Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian) Run these commands monthly or after significant updates:
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Clear package cache :
sudo apt clean(removes all cached .deb files) orsudo apt autoclean(removes only obsolete packages). -
Remove unused dependencies :
sudo apt autoremove(deletes packages installed as dependencies that are no longer needed). -
Purge residual configs :
sudo apt purge $(dpkg -l | awk '/^rc/ { print $2 }')(removes configuration files from previously uninstalled packages). -
Vacuum journal logs :
sudo journalctl --vacuum-time=2weeks(removes logs older than two weeks) orsudo journalctl --vacuum-size=500M. -
Clean user cache :
rm -rf ~/.cache/*andrm -rf ~/.local/share/Trash/*(safe for current user).
General Maintenance
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Temporary files :
sudo rm -rf /tmp/*andsudo rm -rf /var/tmp/*. -
GUI Alternative : Tools like BleachBit offer a graphical interface for deeper cleaning of application-specific caches and logs.
Caution : Always review commands before execution. Avoid deleting files in /var/log manually; use journalctl for safe log management. Ensure you are not removing the currently active kernel version when cleaning old kernels.
AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts."
I have already posted elsewhere. Gnome is always going to be more resource hungry than KDE Plasma.
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Hey Nourpon,
Why are you hoping that Zorin 19 will not be based on Ubuntu?
What would you prefer?
I'm new to Linux and I am curious about your comment and thoughts.
Here are my 5¢ courtesy of Brave A.I.:
" Users report that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS has significant issues primarily related to hardware compatibility , system stability , and breaking changes in core infrastructure.
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Hardware and Driver Instability : Many users experience GPU crashes (particularly with AMD Radeon and NVIDIA drivers on Wayland), system freezes , and boot failures on newer hardware like the AMD 9950X3D and Ryzen 9000 series.
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Software and UI Bugs : Common complaints include GNOME Shell crashes , WiFi slowness ,
TPM2 encryption installation errors , and issues with Waydroid and external drive mounting . -
Breaking Changes : The removal of cgroup v1 , the shift to sudo-rs (Rust-based), and the exclusive move to Wayland for GNOME 50 have broken legacy applications, container workflows, and automation scripts.
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Increased Requirements : The minimum RAM requirement for desktop installations has increased from 4 GB to 6 GB , rendering the OS unsuitable for older machines without switching to lighter flavors like Xubuntu.
Canonical advises waiting for the 26.04.1 point release (late summer 2026) to allow these initial bugs and driver issues to be resolved.
AI-generated answer. Please verify critical facts."
I left Zorin behind some time ago, my OS of choice is PCLOS Debian with Plasma.
Thanks for the details.
What does PCLOS Debian offer that has kept you with it?
You know, I also use Brave, and Leo its AI, so I could have generated an AI response too, however, I, like most people, come to this ZORIN FORUM to gain tips and help from other Zorin and Linux users. This forum is valuable for its user-base and their knowledge, not their use of AI to generate answers we could have found ourselves... plus the fact that they are not always reliable and accurate. I really wish members wouldn't just copy a question straight into an AI chatbot, and paste the result as a reply. 
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You can read this to understand why
No systemd, various DE isos (budgie, Cinammon, MATE, KDE Plasna, KDE Plasma-mini, xfce). PipeWire, no Pulse Audio, but I replace with all things ALSA (Advanced Linux Sound Architecture).
My other distros of choice are Q4OS (Plasma and TrinityDE), MX-Linux (Plasma), LMDE 7 (Linux Mint Debian Edition with post install of Plasma DE).
And if things deteriorate as things go on, Artix and GhostBSD, maybe setup an old rig that uses ps2 keyboard and mouse for dragonflyBSD.
Switching to Debian as Base would be nice. Then the Ubuntu Snap Thing wouldn't be no longer an Issue. And Debian has a big Pool of Programs in their Repo's. When adding Flatpak Support, it can be used to increase that further or when needed a newer Program Version and the Developer shouldn't offer a .deb Version.
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You can use tools like ubuntu cleaner, bleachbit or stacer. Be careful what you remove. I haven't used those tools in Linux yet.
Also sudo apt autoremove and sudo apt clean can remove old leftovers. Look what packages will be uninstalled with the autoremove command before you confirm with yes.
For flatpaks you can run flatpak uninstall --unused to remove old unused leftovers or the program flatsweep.
It can also help to reduce the log size.
I myself use neither flatpaks nor snaps, since they take up much more disk space than native .deb packages and my drive is not very big.
However, my system hasn't gotten very old, since I've reinstalled it a few times.
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is there discord server for zorin
No official one at least.
Thank you.
I can personally recommend Bleachbit in Zorin. It comes set up to "nanny" users and so it won't let you delete anything important, not unless you force it to. I install it on every PC I own.
UbuntuCleaner is extremely safe and simple.
I would feel confident with it on a childs computer.
BleachBit is capable of causing system damage - but you would need to go a abit out of your way to enable it doing so. I consider it safe when used by a conscientious person.
I have met people... that think hitting random buttons is proper procedure. I think they do not qualify as conscientious.
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