Today, the Zorin OS team announced the release and general availability of Zorin OS 17.3 as the third installment in the latest Zorin OS 17 series of this Ubuntu-based distribution targeting Windows users and Linux newcomers.
Coming six months after Zorin OS 17.2, this release is powered by Linux kernel 6.8 from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS (Noble Numbat) and includes the latest NVIDIA 570 graphics drivers with support for the newest NVIDIA RTX 5000 series graphics cards. This release targets Windows 10 users looking for a replacement OS for their PCS.
Windows 11’s strict hardware requirements will be left behind. Zorin OS 17.3 is built to be the ideal replacement for Windows 10. It gives these computers a new lease on life with a fast, user-friendly, and secure experience. Switch your PC to Zorin OS 17.3 today and avoid spending hundreds or thousands on a new computer,” said the devs in a press release.
Zorin OS now supports more than 150 apps with many tailored alternatives to more Windows apps. It also features a new default web browser, Brave, to replace Mozilla Firefox, improvements for touchscreen devices, updated apps and core components, and an updated Zorin Connect mobile app with numerous enhancements.
Zorin OS 17.3 is available for download right now from the official website, but it is intended for new deployments only because existing Zorin OS 17, 17.1, and 17.2 users should upgrade by installing the latest updates from the Software Updater utility today. It’s also possible to perform an in-place upgrade from Zorin OS 16.
Since it’s based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish), the Zorin OS 17 series will be supported for a total of five years with security patches and software updates until June 2027.
Last updated on March 26th, 2025 at 03:11 pm
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