Hi everyone,
I'm Dimitri, and I've been running Zorin OS on refurbished notebooks for a while now — both personally and through my small business, where I give quality hardware a second life with Linux pre-installed.
Over the past few weeks, I put together a hands-on guide specifically for people making the switch from Windows to Zorin OS. It's called "From Windows to Zorin OS – The Complete Switching Guide" and it covers 60 pages of practical, step-by-step instructions with real screenshots on every page.
What's inside:
- Understanding what makes Zorin OS the ideal starting point for Windows users
- Preparing your system, backing up your data, and installing Zorin OS
- Navigating the desktop and finding your way around
- Replacing your favourite Windows applications with Linux alternatives
- Connecting peripherals — printers, Bluetooth, multiple monitors, and Zorin Connect
- Managing files, settings, and your daily workflow
- Current desktop OS market share data and why the shift to Linux is accelerating
I wrote it for everyday users, not for people who already know their way around a terminal. If you have friends or family members who keep asking you "but how do I actually switch?" — this might be exactly what you can point them to.
The free preview is available here — no registration, no email required, just the PDF: https://lumi-systems.io/eBook-Previews/eBook_From_Windows_to_ZorinOS_Lumi-Systems_final_2026-02_PREVIEW.pdf
The full eBook is available on Amazon: From Windows to Zorin OS: Your Complete Guide to Making the Switch (English Edition) eBook : Rupp, Dimitri: Amazon.de: Kindle Store
I'd genuinely appreciate any feedback from this community — you're the people who know ZorinOS best, and if there's something I should improve or expand in a future edition, I'd love to hear it.
Have a good one!
Dimitri