" No, not all Linux distributions run WebKit . While WebKit is widely used via the WebKitGTK and QtWebKit ports for applications like GNOME Web and various embedded systems, support and adoption vary significantly across the Linux ecosystem.
Distribution Support : Most mainstream distributions provide WebKit packages, but the specific API versions available differ. Ubuntu 24.04+ , Fedora 40+ , Debian 13+ , Void Linux , and Alpine Linux 3.21+ have migrated exclusively to the newer webkit2gtk-4.1 API, removing support for the older 4.0 API.
Enterprise Isolation : Enterprise distributions such as RHEL 9 , Rocky Linux , and AlmaLinux provide only the legacy webkit2gtk-4.0 API, with no plans to adopt 4.1, creating a split in the ecosystem.
Alternative Engines : Many Linux users and distributions prioritize or exclusively use other rendering engines. Firefox uses Mozilla’s Gecko engine, and most other browsers (Chrome, Edge, Opera) use Google’s Blink engine. Additionally, KDE applications have largely moved from WebKit to the Chromium-based QtWebEngine .
Fragmented Maintenance : Security and update practices for WebKit on Linux are inconsistent; while Arch Linux and Fedora generally ship updates quickly, other distributions may lag or package outdated, vulnerable versions, leading some users to avoid WebKit-based applications entirely.
In view of the new webkit debacle following 23.09.2026 Canonical updates I am glad I am running a different distro using QtWebEngine, and one that uses Synaptic over any store for application installation and system upgrade, uses Liquorix kernel and Multi Kernel Manager.
The Canonical/Gnome issue is bad for the GNU/Linux ecosystem as migrators may be mistaken that this is what they will face with any GNU/Linux distribution, driving them back to that other OS.
Would be interested to know if anyone who has faced issues with recent updates, install kde-standard and boot into that if they face the same issues.
You can select a kernel and it lists related versions. That one which would be signed as Recommended is the one with the highest hardware support.
But Linux Mint 23 will go further and Linux Kernel Management will be a part of GUI System Management Tool. Then it will be possible to maintain automaticly line series of Linux Kernels: https://9to5linux.com/linux-mint-devs-change-the-way-linux-kernels-are-tracked
But first the Kernel Management within Zorin OS simular to the Linux Mint 22 in the Update Manager would be grate!
If Zorin 19 stay on Gnome it will be Wayland only, so I doubt it will work, not because of upgrading but because of DE. But I have more than 1 year to see how it can work on wayland...
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Yes, You have. But You need the mentioned specific Package python3-gi. It should come preinstalled, if I'm not wrong. But using the Install Command is the safe Way. When it is installed, it will show that it is.
I would like to have a kernel switcher where you can select ubuntu LTS kernel (GA kernel stack) or ubuntu HWE kernel. I saw this in a video about ZenLake OS.
That would make it much easier for users with older hardware to switch to an older LTS kernel, to have a stable system and to avoid the problems with the HWE kernel changes to higher HWE kernel versions.
Here on the screenshot the kernel versions for HWE and LTS are the same, but that is only at the beginning of a ubuntu LTS release, later they differ. Now, in Zorin 18., e.g. the ubuntu LTS kernel would be 6.8 and the ubuntu HWE kernel 7.0.
I want time of day wallpaper changing to make a comeback as it was in older releases. I know it's kind of a stupid thing, but it was fun having different times of days reflected in your wallpapers.
I doubt that's coming back ever, and I know there's workarounds I can do, but just having it natively in there for anyone to use, would be nice.
I can only give you a general suggestion based on someone who hasn't gained the knowledge of the terminal, but assumes most others who have recently switched to Linux are going to need as well! Zorin distro in particular professes to be Like Windows at least in graphics.
Linux in general professes to be more secure. Now that many have switched to Linux & AI is running in the wild, the two claims may not be as certain. I've found that unlike windows, both with updates & anti malware programs, this Linux user can't look at progress bars, complete multiple anti-malware programs, to get that feeling of Security! I understand those with CLI / Coding experience probably know where & how to get the various anti-malware programs, how to configure them, how to update, and how maintain them!
However, we essential newbies need direction & my suggestion is regarding that. Like Windows I think it would save Newbies & Forum members time if with Zorin in particular it was shipped with anti-malware options that don't require coding experience.
Similar to the Necessity of having a Clipboard & having Multiple option to choose from with GUIs. Because, unless & until the Recent Linux Adoptee gets to a basic level of Security they will struggle, or fall victim to attacks, until they learn the Command Line, Coding!
Like Windows Anti-malware should include anti-virus & anti-rootkit so we Newbies can assume we've have the minimum amount of protection. I'm not talking about well polished GUIs that carry the user from beginning to end. I'm thinking the anti-malware needs to have specific GUIs with CLI instructions that aren't three years old, and are consistent in their codes! I maybe asking too much, but those areas have plagued me & kept me chasing my tail since installing Linux!
I use it as a Server and i love it's stability. So my main concern is switching to 19 should be as smooth as possible without a reinstall. That's all i want. I used the 17 Pro version and then payed for the 18 and i gladly pay for the 19 pro version as well to support them if i don't need to reinstall smile:
There are some Anti Virus Programs. But it isn't like Windows where You have numerous Options. On the Business Level, You have some with famous Names but these are primary made for Buisness.
For the normal Usage: You can activate in Zorin the Firewall. You can do that in Terminal but You have a Firewall Application, too where You can do that graphically.
There are Anti-Rootkit Programs: rkhunter and chkrootkit. But they run only in Terminal. So, when You don't want that, they fall out.
For an Anti Virus, You have ClamAV. This itself is a Command-Line Tool but there is a graphical Interface for it, too: ClamTK. Even when that still is available, the Project isn't maintained anymore. The Developer stopped it. But You can still use it. A relatively new Alternative for it is ClamUI. It looks a bit nicer (personal Opinion of me) and offers more Options.
The ClamUI sounds interesting as a quick go to. I've installed ClamTK in past, but found it lacking. I now have ClamAV installed and should be running on Cron schedule, but lack scripting skills to check it at this point. I did install chkroot / rkhunter, install the Cron schedule for rkhunter, but it won't update. I also had to install a Python script for anti-rootkits, maybe rkhunter! I mentioned this in another reply you requested. Thanks for your help sir. I appreciate it.
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