5 Of My Favorite Linux Distros Ready To Use Out Of The Box - No Setup Required
ZDNET, Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
These distros are easy to install, include the right apps, skip the bloat and ads, and automatically detect your hardware. Easy peasy. You're welcome. jack-wallen
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.
With many Linux distributions, the list is considerably shorter. If you opt to use the right Linux distribution, you'll find it might be just perfect out of the box.