On first run, Elementary OS takes you through some options such as the theme selection and Nightlight,O which changes the screen colours according to the time. There are options for scheduled clean-up of files and a limited selection of online accounts. It also introduces the app store.
Lubuntu pops up a settings box to configure power management on first run, a sensible initial port of call for laptop users, but nothing else.
Bodhi Linux simply presents the normal desktop on first run, and as that works properly, it’s not a fault as such.
The Linux Mint first-run dialog is well organised and extensive, with pages that can be moved between via the sidebar. The content is a mixture of links to online documentation, sources of support and typical setup options, such as additional drivers, desktop colour scheme and system snapshots. It’s the best of the five in terms of organisation, options and information.
Zorin’s first-run dialog begins with a classy-looking animation accompanied by a musical flourish. The user is then invited to begin a tour. The infographics about how desktop elements such as the launcher and taskbar work are a welcome inclusion, as it’s The Linux Mint first-run dialog doesn’t offer a lot of visual pizzazz, but it represents a well-organised collection of useful information, settings and links. Zorin’s first-run dialog begins with a classy-looking animation accompanied by a musical flourish. The user is then invited to begin a tour. The infographics about how desktop elements such as the launcher and taskbar work are a welcome inclusion, as it’s The Linux Mint first-run dialog doesn’t offer a lot of visual pizzazz, but it represents a well-organised collection of useful information, settings and links.