desktopready
Desktopready is a term used in computing to describe software, images, or devices that are prepared to provide a complete desktop experience without extensive user configuration. In practice, a desktopready build or product includes a graphical user interface, a window manager or desktop environment, and a curated set of applications designed for general productivity on a personal computer. The concept is used across operating systems, distributions, and application suites to signal out-of-the-box usability on standard desktop hardware.
Usage and scope: The label desktopready can apply to operating system distributions, virtual machine images, or
Typical criteria: A desktopready offering typically ships with a desktop environment (such as GNOME, KDE Plasma,
Packaging and distribution: The term is used by distributions and vendors in marketing or documentation to
Limitations: Not all hardware configurations are equally supported, and updates can change the balance between usability
See also: Desktop environment, Live CD/USB, Desktop Linux distribution.