Zorin OS - The Clone Of Windows 7(Supports Windows Applications)

I am posting after really a looong time. Although Ubuntu is a very popular linux OS people still use Microsoft Windows. Windows is an awesome OS but Linux is far better than Win. But as we can see many of the great softwares are only created for Windows OS. But no problem here is a solution. The Zorin OS is actually built on Ubuntu. It's can be called the clone of Windwos 7. Here is the main features of this OS.

• Very Stable
• No risk of geting infected by viruses and other security threats
• 99.5% similiar
• Based on robust Linux OS
• Much faster(I think 400%) than Windows 7
• The familiar desktop of Windows 7
• Very customizable
• Built in applications - VLC Media Player, Brassero Disc Burner, Openshot Vedio Editor, 7zip, Google Chrome, Wine(For Running Windows Applications), Internet Explorer, Windows Command Prompt, Windows Notepad, Libre Office Suite, GIMP(GNU Photo Manipulation Program) and more than 100 apps...
• You can run almost all windows applications in this OS. Even I'm playing HD games like Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Half Life 2
• Mac OS window animations
• Supports all modems and a wide variety of devices just plug n' play dude...

Zorin OS Homepage - http://www.zorin-os.com/
Download Zorin OS here - http://www.zorin-os.com/free.html

I'm using this OS. Here is some screenshots from my PC.

The Desktop

Inside Computer

Running Half Life 2


Blog written by Shovik Chowdhury...

Internet Explorer 6/7/8 in Ubuntu

To install IE in Ubuntu you will need Wine & Play On Linux.

How to install Wine
How to install Play On Linux

After installing go to dash and run Play On Linux. Go to File>Install>Internet

Internet Explorer 6/7/8

 


















Select your needed version and install. You can also install Safari/Opera in the same way.

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Windows Media Player in Ubuntu

Getting Windows Media Player(WMP) in Ubuntu is easy. At first install Wine and Play On Linux.

How to install Wine
How to install Play On Linux 

 After installing both programs go to dash and search for Play on Linux. Run play on Linux.

Play On Linux main window

Go to  File>Install>Multimedia>Windows Media Player 10

Windows Media Player 10

Click the install button at the right bottom corner of the window.

click the install button

Install WMP like in Windows. It should run Ok. You can install Safari or Mp3Tag in the same way

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Play on Linux - Run Windows programs in Ubuntu easily

Play on Linux is another app to run Windows apps in Ubuntu. Install wine and then install Play on Linux. To learn how to install wine click here. After installing wine go to following link to download Play on Linux.

http://www.playonlinux.com/en/download.html

Follow the instructions there and install play on linux.


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Ubuntu 11.04 Unity keyboard shortcuts and mouse tricks

The new Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangoline) operating system introduced a different user interface, designed by Canonical, called Unity. With it, the Ubuntu development team also released some keyboard shortcuts for easy usage. Below you can find some useful shortcuts to make you familiarize with the new interface.

Unity Mouse Tricks:
· If you want to maximize a window - drag the window to the upper screen edge
· If you want to restore a window to it's original position - outside of the menu double-click the panel
· If you want to maximize a window in height - middle-click on the maximize button
· If you want to maximize a window in width - right-click on the maximize button
· If you want to place a window on the left side - drag the window to the left screen edge
· If you want to place a window on the right side - drag the window to the right screen edge

And now, some very useful keyboard shortcuts that will make your life much easier when using the Unity interface.

Unity Keyboard Shortcuts:
· Windows key - shows the Unity launcher
· Windows key + [number] - activates or opens the corresponding applications in the Unity launcher
· Windows key + Shift + [number] - opens the corresponding applications in the Unity launcher if it's already running
· Windows key + T - opens the Trash
· ALT + F1 - puts focus on the Unity launcher and you can use the arrow keys to navigate
· ALT + F2 - opens the run a command dialog
· CTRL + ALT + T - opens a terminal window
· Windows key + A - opens the Applications widget
· Windows key + F - opens the Files & Folders widget

Window Management Keyboard Shortcuts:
· Windows key + D - maximizes or restores all windows
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 1 - places a window in the lower left corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 2 - places a window in the lower half corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 3 - places a window in the lower right corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 4 - places a window in the left half of the screen
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 5 - centers or maximizes a window
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 6 - places a window in the right half of the screen
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 7 - places a window in the upper left corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 8 - places a window in the upper half corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 9 - places a window in the upper right corner
· CTRL + ALT + Numpad key 0 - maximizes a window

Workspace Management Keyboard Shortcuts:
· Windows key + W - shows all desktops and windows (Expo Mode)
· CTRL + ALT + Up Arrow - navigate to the workspace above
· CTRL + ALT + Right Arrow - navigate to the workspace on the right
· CTRL + ALT + Left Arrow - navigate to the workspace on the left
· CTRL + ALT + Down Arrow - navigate to the workspace below
· CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + Up Arrow - move a window to the workspace above
· CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + Right Arrow - move a window to the workspace on the right
· CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + Left Arrow - move a window to the workspace on the left
· CTRL + ALT + SHIFT + Down Arrow - move a window to the workspace below

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