How to install Zorin OS 11
Zorin OS 11
Zorin is a multifunctional OS for windows user who want to have easy access in Linux. Zorin OS 11 will have graphical interface. An Ultimate Linux Desktop with Windows 7 Feel using Zorin is discussed in this tutorial.
Zorin Features
- Multi functional
- Super secure
- Much faster than Windows 7
- No risk of getting viruses
- Customizable user interface using Look Changer
- An easy to use and familiar desktop
- All the software you will ever need out of the box
- Stable as it is based on the robust Linux operating system
- Available over 55 languages
- Extremely versatile and customizable Open Source software
Advantage of Zorin OS
- It is a graphical interface
- Feels like Windows 7
Download Zorin OS 11 ISO
Zorin OS is divided into 2 versions
1. Free
2. Premium
From Zorin OS website, download the free version
http://zorinos.com/download11.html
By using UNetBootin you can make a bootable USB stick.
Install Linux from USB Device
For installation, you need to have Zorin OS in the DVD or a bootable Pendrive. At least 8GB free space is enough for installation
After booting Zorin OS, Installation screen appears, select your language
Select install Zorin OS
Select your language and give continue
Installation type
Select something else and give continue ( which is recommended )
Partition Table
Select new partition table and give continue
Creating partitions
Click the " +" to create boot partition
| size | 300MB |
| partition type | primary |
| location | beginning of this space |
| use as(file system) | EXT4 |
| mount point | /boot |
Click " +" to create swap partition
| size | 2GB |
| partition type | primary |
| location | beginning of this space |
| use as(file system) | swap area |
Click " +" to create root partition
| size | 15GB |
| partition type | primary |
| location | beginning of this space |
| use as(file system) | EXT4 |
| mount point | / |
After creating all partitions, click install now and then click continue to write changes to disk
Now Select your location
Select your keyboard layout
User Creation
After that zorin start copying files
Now the Installation is completed, click restart now
Login screen
Enter the user name and password
Zorin Desktop
Start Menu like Windows 7
Appearance
Change Desktop background
Web Browsers
User account
To Manage user accounts
System settings &rarr user accounts
System information
All settings Details