Need An OS that does not download in a ZIP archive file

Cowmill45

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Very simple, I need a free OS that does not download in a zip archive (I do not own expresszip) Or a way to open zip archive files LEGALLY. Any help would be much appreciated.
 
Solution
Every Windows since XP can open .zip files as compressed folders, no need for external programs. You do need, however, a tool to make bootable CD or USB, after you download / extract the ISO file.

dmroeder

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Huh, I don't remember the last time I downloaded an OS that came in Zip format, they typically come in .ISO format.

You don't need anything fancy to unzip one if you do come across one, 7Zip is free.

Anyway, Check out Ubuntu or Linux Mint, they are free and come as .ISO. You either burn it to a DVD, or flash it to a USB drive via Universal USB Installer (or similar program).
 

USAFRet

Titan
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1. Free
2. Not downloaded as a ZIP

Result, any Linux distro.
Or are you looking for something else?