I bought 2 pro copies as I wanted to move from windows 10 and all the HYPE suggested zorin was the best way to do that.
What utter rubbish, its just a con. No left/right click mouse control, no cut & paste, nightmare to get icons on the desktop. If the claim states its the best Linux for windows migrations and yet it cannot do these basic functions in the same way windows can. How many more problems would I have to fight with just to get the basics going, how much more time would I have to waste while you lot defer even the most basic functionality
I WAS RIPPED OFF BY ZORIN LIES DIG DEEPER AND YOU'LL SEE ITS A ZORFULL PRODUCT.
No left/right click mouse control, no cut & paste, nightmare to get icons on the desktop.
What do you mean by these? If you want to try and fix the problems can you give more details about them? I haven't had any of these problems (on a computer that originally had Win 10).
...because it is not Windows. It is a completely different Operating System.
With a little patience and effort, most users can create an experience that is similar to Windows. If you cannot afford the time to let us, or the devs help you with that, then go the refund route as previously mentioned.
The thing though is that, in my experience, it can do most things exactly like Windows, and from scratch! Which is really quite amazing compared to most other Linux distributions... Especially regarding the three points raised by the OP, I haven't seen any problems with these, left/ right click acts just like in windows, you can cut & paste with ctrl-C / ctrl-V, you can drag and drop icons to be on the desktop (AFAIK - not at my computer right now). So I think there's either a problem with their install, or there's a small possibility that this is just trolling..
Did You checked the Zorin Core Version before buying Pro? You could have installed the Core Version first and see if it works. So, You didn't had to buy directly the Pro Version.
Desktop Icons are enabled by default.
What do You mean exactly with this? You want to witch the primary Mouse Key? You can do that in Settings>Mouse & Touchpad
You mean copy & paste? That is in the Right-Click Menu.
I think you missed the point that Zorin OS is being hyped as just that... A Windows Replacement. Don't put it on the new user when they don't get that.
Personally, I almost gave up on the OS due to similar frustrations but find it superior to Windows now. But yes i had to put in some effort and some compromises. The point being if someone comes into Zorin expecting "Windows but not Windows" they're going to be disappointed. But who's fault is that?
Chill. Please articulate exactly what kind of problems you are having, and I am sure people (myself included) would be happy to help you out. Personally, when I was using Zorin, I had no problems with icons on the desktop, copy/paste, and mouse control. Not sure what's going on with your situation. Thanks.
A Linux Replacement for Windows. But it is a different System. So, it isn't 1:1 the same; that should be clear. You can try to make a Low Level Entry but the User must understand that Linux isn't Windows and that Things run/work differently.
I have to disagree. I've tried many distros over the years, and have given up every one in very short order because Linux is, frankly, unusable for the average non-tech user. The moment I started Zorin (as a refugee from the increasingly dreadful W11) I felt pretty comfortable. Sure, there's a bit of Terminal work, but not enough to make the experience bad. The only real bugbear was the file manager - I tried half a dozen, but they didn't have dual pane (or a dual pane that opened askew every time). Finally I found Nemo, which has permanent dual panes and actually allows me to rename files, which several managers either didn't allow or which didn't work properly. After my first couple of weeks the hype drew me to try Mint 22.3 Beta, but that was an utter mess which looked to me more like an Alpha; there were no "suspend/restart/shutdown" options except via the terminal. Seriously, Mint developers? So I used the excellent Rescuezilla to restore Zorin, and that's where I'll stay. To complain about your choice to buy two copies unnecessarily is strange. Zorin is a replacement for W11, not a direct copy without the spyware.
I think Zorin is having different problems on different computers.
First problem I had: It would not boot up and get stuck on the loading screen. Apparently the splash command is the issue.
Second one: My WIFI adapter vanished and I now have no way to access the internet.
Also note that these problems occur just randomly. The splash screen works fine now but I lost the WIFI which was available after installation. It's been only two days since I bought the OS.
I agree, given the recent threads on the forum. Hardware compatibility can be nuanced, but fortunately, there are usually solutions, even if it can be a bit of a rocky start.
@bob2 is demonstrative of "rocky" by boldly voicing that sheer frustration we can feel, whether we can personally relate to that individual trouble, or not.
Over the years, I have seen rocky releases and smooth releases. The one consistent trend is that most people transition through that phase.
The base - Ubuntu - made a lot of changes with 24.04, including Polkit changes and apparmor changes, that also affected Zorin OS (As these are upstream) contributing to a lot of this rockiness.
I'm agreeing with you. I'm just pointing out that in many cases the perception/expectations are not aligned with reality. This causes disappointment with many adopters. Who's fault that is, is up for debate.
You can get dual pane in Dolphin, it's an option. I think the problem with Zorin is it's reliance on modifying Gnome. It's why I prefer Plasma over Gnome which I have installed on Zorin 18 and looks more like Windows than the 'de facto' desktop. I also prefer less bloatware so try to opt for distributions without the bloatware of systemd.
As we can clearly see, most of Zorin OS's issues, stem from changes that Gnome made upstream. Thats why Zorin OS 18, feels like a different animal, from Zorin OS 16, as they use completely different Gnome versions, and that appears to be the largest trip up. I wonder how much bad publicity it will take, to get the Zorin team, to switch to Debian or something other then the Gnome philosophy.
Bob, you are right on one thing - Zorin is not Windows. To be honest, it is much better and all you have to do, is adapt to new things. Just like a new car - you can enjoy better ride, or scream about windscreen wiper switch not being the correct size.
What I can do now on my Zorin pc is much more than i could on windows.
...what? You can change the primary click button in settings, you can cut and paste, and you just move things to the desktop. A toddler could use this OS.
As noted by many the OP's concerns make no sense. I just wanted to add that after a few months of using Z17.3 Pro I only access W11 less than once a month and find Z17.3 far better and with a good measure bof privacy that I'd never get in W11. Added bonus, I canceled the renewal of Microsoft Office 365 and got a really nice saving.
