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# Why This Linux Distro Is Growing Faster Than Ever (Zorin OS Interview)
- URL: https://techlore.tech/why-this-linux-distro-is-growing-faster-than-ever-zorin-os-interview/
- Published: 2026-03-21T16:39:11.000Z
- Updated: 2026-04-07T23:26:08.000Z
- Description: Techlore Talks brings you in-depth conversations with the experts at the forefront of digital rights, privacy and security.
- Author: Tori
- Tags: Techlore Talks

Artyom Zorin, co-founder and lead developer of Zorin OS, explains why this Linux distribution is seeing explosive growth, its user-friendly approach, business models & incentives, privacy, open source, and more.

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Listen to the podcast on [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techlore-talks/id1652151010), [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1qjWVCYgRcZFL9c8FsLLo0), or any [podcast app](https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/665039d6f749480012b06ac1). You can also watch Techlore Talks on [YouTube](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3KeV6Ui%5F4CZRb5Z4qZjsIGZrUWbDc3Mn) or [Techlore.TV](https://techlore.tv/w/p/iZqf9xe1fE7Ss4pebDKd42)

#### Episode Timestamps

00:00:00 INTRO  
00:02:55 ZORIN OS VS. UBUNTU  
00:04:14 PACKAGE COMPATIBILITY  
00:07:01 OPEN SOURCE? FREE?  
00:11:46 BUSINESS MODELS + INCENTIVES  
00:14:48 TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC  
00:16:00 PRIVACY BY DEFAULT  
00:17:51 SECURITY MODEL  
00:19:48 WHY UBUNTU?  
00:21:16 DESKTOP ENVIRONMENTS  
00:25:03 RELEASE SCHEDULE  
00:26:26 COMPATABILITY LAYERS  
00:28:52 ARM SUPPORT  
00:32:32 PROFESSIONAL +CREATIVE SOFTWARE  
00:36:43 DEFAULT APP CHOICES  
00:39:19 ZORIN GRID  
00:42:22 ZORIN EDUCATION  
00:43:35 DEVICES + INSTALLATION  
00:47:50 ZORIN OS LIMITATIONS  
00:50:26 DUAL BOOT  
00:51:30 THE ZORIN TEAM  
00:52:58 LOCATION  
00:53:12 OPEN SOURCE + GIVING BACK  
00:56:24 DOWNLOADS  
00:59:17 WINDOWS 10  
01:01:09 AI  
01:07:23 THE FUTURE OF ZORIN OS  
01:09:49 MOBILE DEVICES?  
01:10:35 HOW TO FOLLOW  
01:11:18 OUTRO

#### Episode Sources

- Zorin OS: https://zorin.com
- Zorin OS Pro: https://zorin.com/os/pro/
- Zorin OS Education: https://zorin.com/os/education/