"Every time I've had to install Windows (which is a nightmare), it seems there's always work to do to get it working as needed. You may need to install drivers and software, remove ads, update the system (which can take a long time), remove bloatware, tweak the UI, disable taskbar and lock screen widgets, disable system notifications, enable system protection, and more."
"To make this list even more appealing, none of these distros is even remotely challenging to install. To be included on this list, a distribution must: Be simple to install Include the necessary apps out of the box Not require any changes before the desktop is useful Not insist that the user upgrades immediately after installation Include little to no bloatware Not include ads (of any sort) Detect most (if not all) hardware automatically"
"It should be no surprise that Linux Mint is on this list. I would go so far as to say that Linux Mint is the single best out-of-the-box experience of any OS on the market. Once you've installed the OS, you are ready to go. Sure, you might have to set up your email accounts in the default mail client, but other than that, you won't have to do much."
Some Linux distributions deliver a ready-to-use desktop with no additional software installation, configuration, or UI tweaking required. These distros detect most hardware automatically and include necessary applications out of the box while avoiding ads and bloatware. Inclusion criteria emphasize simple installation, immediate desktop usefulness, minimal forced upgrades after install, and automatic hardware detection. Many users experience far less post-install maintenance compared with Windows, which often needs drivers, software, updates, and removal of unwanted components. The available choices are not extensive but offer reliable, low-effort options. Linux Mint exemplifies this approach by providing a complete, easy-to-use OS that requires only minor user setup.
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