release of a Linux distribution , based on the package base of Ubuntu 18.04.2. The target audience for this distribution is beginner users accustomed to working in Windows. To manage the appearance, the distribution offers a special configurator that allows the desktop to resemble various versions of Windows, and it includes a selection of programs similar to those familiar to Windows users. The size of the bootable is 2.3 GB (supports operation in Live mode).
Key Changes:
- The Zorin Connect component based on GSConnect and KDE Connect has been added along with its to link the desktop with a mobile phone. The application allows notifications from the smartphone to be displayed on the desktop, view photos from the phone, respond to SMS and check messages, use the phone for remote control of the computer, and manage media playback;
- The desktop has been updated to GNOME 3.30, and performance optimizations have been implemented to increase interface responsiveness. An updated theme has been introduced, available in six color variants and supporting both dark and light modes.
- The ability to automatically enable the dark theme at night has been implemented, along with an option for adaptive wallpaper selection based on brightness and surrounding colors;
- A Night Light mode has been added, which adjusts the color temperature depending on the time of day. For instance, when working at night, the intensity of blue light on the screen is automatically reduced, creating a warmer color palette to reduce eye strain and mitigate factors that contribute to insomnia when working before bedtime.
- A special layout for the desktop with increased spacing has been added, which is more convenient for touch screens and gesture controls.
- The application launcher interface has been redesigned;
- The interface for system settings has been revamped, transitioning to a side navigation panel;
- Support for installing self-contained packages in Flatpak format and the FlatHub repository has been integrated;
- A button has been added to the panel to enable the 'Do Not Disturb' mode, temporarily disabling notification display;
- The main package includes a note-taking app (To Do) that supports synchronization with Google Tasks and Todoist;
- It includes the Evolution email client with support for integration with Microsoft Exchange;
- Support for colorful Emojis has been added. The system font has been changed to ;
- Firefox has been set as the default browser;
- An experimental session based on Wayland has been added;
- Captive portal detection has been implemented when connecting to a wireless network;
- The Live images now include proprietary NVIDIA drivers.
Source: opennet.ru
