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Peppermint OS vs Zorin OS Lite: catalog facts
Peppermint OS	Zorin OS Lite
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to download from the Zorin website.
Linux	Linux
Very small default package set Choice of Debian or Devuan base	Lightweight Xfce desktop for older hardware Zorin OS-specific features and optimisations on top of Xfce
You need to install most applications yourself Small volunteer project	Lite edition is planned to end from Zorin OS 19 Users are advised to migrate to the standard editions eventually
Operating system	Operating system
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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