I'm confused about the version of Lite I installed

Hi,

Greetings from a new kid on the block.

I just downloaded what I thought was OS Lite 15.2 and installed it on a bootable USB key. I'm now enjoying my test drive of the OS, which is running on a Lenovo ThinkPad T400. However, when I opened the Terminal to verify the version I was running, I got the following response:

zorin@zorin:~$ lsb_release -a
No LSB modules are available.
Distributor ID: Zorin
Description: Zorin OS 12.4
Release: 12
Codename: xenial

I am confused as to why I'm told I'm running Version 12.4, not 15.2, which I did download. Once I install the OS onto my HD and run the software updates, will my laptop then be upgraded to Version 15.2?

Please be gentle on me as I'm a perpetual newbie.

TIA.


Al

Al from Joisey wrote:Once I install the OS onto my HD and run the software updates, will my laptop then be upgraded to Version 15.2?

No, Zorin version 12.4 will not upgrade to Zorin version 15.2. Zorin 12.4 would update and upgrade certain components but would remain the Xenial LTS.
I am not sure why it is you downloaded one version but got another. Something went wrong there... And if one thing went wrong- you don't want to trust the rest.
I would recommend that you download Zorin 15.2:
https://zorinos.com/download/
You may choose either Core or Lite.
I prefer Lite as that is XFCE desktop environment which is lighter and more customizable. Core uses Gnome Desktop. I think Lite may work better on a Lenovo Thinkpad.
Verify the checksum;
https://itsfoss.com/checksum-tools-guide-linux/

Then Test or install as you like.

Best download link is from here:

https://sourceforge.net/projects/zorin-os/files/15/

The one thing to be aware of is that Zorin 15 only supports 64-bit in respect of Core, Lite offers 32-bit and 64-bit versions - be sure your machine is compatible.