You can learn a great deal about Linux just by exploring and customizing your desktop. I would encourage anyone to go for it.
That being said; if you want preinstalled with expertly configured layouts- Pro is the way to go. And it supports development.
Or... you can do both. Get Pro- and customize it.
OR... (lol) Customize Core and use the Donate button in About Zorin to kick them a couple of bucks, too.
Linux. It has Options.

But as time went on, I ended up reinstalling less and less.


