{"id":1177,"date":"2024-09-20T00:14:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-20T00:14:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-zorin-os-17-2-a-fresh-release-powered-by-the-cutting-edge-linux-kernel-6-8\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T08:39:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T08:39:07","slug":"introducing-zorin-os-17-2-a-fresh-release-powered-by-the-cutting-edge-linux-kernel-6-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/introducing-zorin-os-17-2-a-fresh-release-powered-by-the-cutting-edge-linux-kernel-6-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Zorin OS 17.2: A Fresh Release Powered by the Cutting-Edge Linux Kernel 6.8"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Zorin OS 17.2 is available to download, bringing users a welcome set of enhancements.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The latest release in the Zorin OS 17 series, still based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, is described by the team as the <em>&#8220;most capable, customizable, and compatible version yet&#8221;<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Exciting \u2013 what\u2019s changed?<\/p>\n<p>Zorin OS 17.2 introduces additional features to its unique <em>Zorin Appearance<\/em> application.<\/p>\n<p>It now allows users to modify the cursor theme using this comprehensive personalization tool, and also to install third-party themes from external sources.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the themes section includes a link to a tutorial explaining how to customize applications that utilize libadwaita, courtesy of <em>&#8220;an exclusive patch to the interface library in Zorin OS 17.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Fascinating.<\/p>\n<p>Sticking with <em>Zorin Appearance<\/em>, there is a new <em>Windows<\/em> section surfacing controls to set how application windows behave, e.g., default placement, titlebars, moving focus, etc; and an option to disable\/enable Overlay Scrollbars was added to the <em>Interface<\/em> panel.<\/p>\n<p>Zorin OS 17.2 also offers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LibreOffice 24.8<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Assorted app updates<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ubuntu 24.04 HWE (Linux kernel 6.8)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More options in <em>Zorin Appearance<\/em>, updated software (including the latest LibreOffice for productivity needs), and a newer Linux kernel and graphics drivers stack make Zorin OS 17.2 an enticing upgrade for fans of the distro.<\/p>\n<h2>Download Zorin OS 17.2<\/h2>\n<p>Existing users of Zorin OS 17 or 17.1 can upgrade to Zorin OS 17.2 using the <em>Software Updater<\/em>. Those not yet using Zorin OS can <a href=\"https:\/\/zorin.com\/os\/download\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">download Zorin OS<\/a> from the distribution\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n<p>Zorin OS comes in two editions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zorin OS Pro<\/strong> is a paid download (around \u00a347\/$50) that includes more preinstalled software, additional eye candy features, a set of 6 \u2018premium\u2019 desktop layouts, access to support, and the a fuzzy feeling from supporting the distribution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zorin OS Core<\/strong> is available for free and features a simplified selection of default applications, minimal GNOME extensions focused on visual enhancements such as wobbly windows, and lacks support access. 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