Ubuntu-Based Zorin OS Gets Better Support for Windows Apps, Desktop Improvements | Linux Today

Ubuntu-Based Zorin OS Gets Better Support for Windows Apps, Desktop Improvements

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Marius Nestor
Mar 18, 2018

Zorin OS 12.3 is here as the latest stable update of the Ubuntu-based operating system with a focus on improving the security, stability, and functionality of Zorin OS, which was always known as one of the most reliable open-source alternatives to Microsoft’s Windows operating system. Therefore, probably the most important change of the Zorin OS 12.3 release is the introduction of Wine 3.0, the latest stable version of the compatibility layer for running Windows programs on Linux and UNIX-like systems, which ensures better compatibility with more Windows apps and games on Zorin OS.

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Marius Nestor

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