Zorin OS 16 Lite - a new default theme, more refined plus a taskbar rewritten from scratch

Zorin OS 16 Lite is a simplified operating system designed to run on computers with poor specifications. Zorin OS 16 Lite has been refreshed with a renewed and refined look, with a new, more refined default theme.

The taskbar in the panel is completely new and rewritten from scratch to better integrate into the desktop. Now displays window previews as you hover over an application icon, giving you an overview of your workflow.

The new Zorin OS 16 Tour is the best place to guide you through the basics of using Zorin OS 16 Lite, customizing your desktop, and installing the software you need to work and play.

The Zorin OS 16 Lite software store now comes pre-loaded with the Flathub application catalog , Snap store, Ubuntu repositories and Zorin OS APT. The built-in software store has also received many optimizations under the hood, as well as improvements to the user interface to make it even easier to find and install applications from a variety of sources. If an app is available from multiple stores (such as Flathub and the Snap Store), you can select from which to install.

Zorin OS now comes with a built-in database that detects Windows installation files so that the system can guide you through the installation process. If the system recognizes the .exe or .msi file that you double-clicked, it will automatically suggest that you install the application or game (or the nearest alternative) from the recommended source, whether it's a native software store package or a software program. Linux-optimized installation for a PC game in Lutris or Steam.

The new Sound Recorder app now offers an easy way to record and play sound.

Scaling fractionated high resolution display
new music player dedicated: Rhythmbox
Tracking and telemetry are disabled by default in Firefox experience web browsing that respects more privacy
Experience starting without flicker (hardware supported)
Installs encrypted keys can now create a recovery key
Improved support for newer hardware
Latest XFCE 4.16 desktop environment
Based on Ubuntu 20.04.3 LTS

Zorin OS 16 Lite will be supported with software updates and security fixes until April 2025.