Monday, July 2, 2012

Three computers running with Zorin OS 6

I have successfully installed Zorin OS 6 in three computers.

Computer #1:
I have Windows 7 on an SSD and Zorin OS 6 on a separate 500 GB hard drive. I am currently dual booting between the two operating systems. This computer has the Zorin OS 6 64-bit version installed on it.

Computer #2:
This computer exclusively has Zorin OS 6 32-bit version running on a 500 GB hard drive. This computer is attached to our HDTV in the family room. XBMC is installed which is an excellent media center program for watching videos, displaying pictures, watching internet TV with the appropriate plug-ins, and listening to music.

Computer #3:
This is my old Gateway 3522GZ laptop that previous had Windows XP. This computer was given new life with the Zorin OS 6 32-bit version. I use this computer basically for reading e-mail and surfing the web while watching TV.

Final Thoughts:
Since Zorin OS 6 is based on Ubuntu 12.04 and is LTS (long term support), I hope to have Zorin OS 6 running on all three computers for the next five years. The above mentioned computers were previous running on Zorin OS 5.2 which is based on Ubuntu 11.04 and security updates run out in October 2012. Now that I have everything setup the way I want it, on all three computers, I can enjoy just using the operating system!

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