Zorin OS 17.2 has been released, with upgrades that improve the desktop experience and make your computer quicker, more resilient, and secure. The updated version provides more customization choices for the Zorin Appearance, such as the ability to modify the cursor motif, as well as a new Window section.
Additionally, LibreOffice 24.8, the most recent version of the award-winning office suite, is included. The new version also has newer pre-installed programs, which reduces the need for software upgrades. Zorin OS 17.2 uses the same Linux kernel as Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and has updated drivers that support a wider range of hardware. The most recent security patches are pre-installed throughout the system, resulting in the most secure version of Zorin OS ever.
Zorin OS 17.2 Has Landed
We’re excited to announce the launch of Zorin OS 17.2 today. It’s packed with enhancements that make the desktop experience even better, and under-the-hood improvements that make your computer faster, more robust, and secure.
What’s new
Zorin Appearance: Making the desktop more customisable than ever before
We’ve made additions and improvements to Zorin Appearance which help make your Zorin Desktop experience even more personal and comfortable to use.
Additional theming options
Thanks to users' suggestions, we’ve implemented the ability to change your cursor theme. To set it, you can now open the “Themes” section in Zorin Appearance, click the “Other” tab, and open the “Cursor” drop-down menu.
A new Windows section
You now have easy access to a plethora of settings to personalise how app windows behave on the Zorin Desktop. The new “Windows” section of Zorin Appearance has been neatly organised and thoughtfully designed to simplify changing window placement behaviour, how titlebars act, and how you can move the focus between open windows.
The latest LibreOffice
LibreOffice is one of the most essential apps in Zorin OS, and with this new release, it’s getting even better. We’ve included LibreOffice 24.8, the newest version of the award-winning office suite.
Newer apps
Many other pre-installed apps are updated in Zorin OS 17.2 for a more feature-rich experience out of the box. That also means you’ll need to download fewer software updates after installing Zorin OS onto your computer.
Better security and compatibility
Many built-in system technologies have received improvements for better security, compatibility, and performance.
Zorin OS 17.2 is now powered by the same version of the Linux kernel as in the latest Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. It comes with updated drivers, bringing even better support for a wider range of hardware, such as:
- Intel Core Ultra processors
- AMD Zen 5 CPUs (including the newest Ryzen, Ryzen AI, and EPYC chips)
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 20, 30, and 40 series graphics cards
- Logitech peripherals
- Various gamepads, including Nintendo Switch Online & Google Stadia controllers and the Lenovo Legion Go
- Lenovo laptop keyboards, such as on the Lenovo V14, V15, and G14 AMN models
The latest security patches are also pre-installed throughout the system. That means you can have peace of mind knowing you’re using the most secure version of Zorin OS ever.
The Zorin OS 17 version series will continue to get support with software updates and security patches until June 2027.
