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Both Linux Mint and Zorin OS are great operating systems.
You'll find ease of use and a wide range of supported hardware.
Find out which of these is best suited for your needs.
Zorin OS experienced a significant increase in downloads following the release of Windows 10. Within a two-day stretch, Zorin OS had over 100,000 downloads, which was a record for the distribution.
Meanwhile, Linux Mint has been one of the most popular distributions for some time.
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Given that both of these distributions are enjoying a continued rise in popularity, along with the end of Windows 10 support, you might be looking at one or the other to serve as either your first or your next Linux distribution. Do a quick search and you'll find countless articles claiming why one is better than the other (or why one is better than them all).
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