I'm still using Ubuntu as my preferred Linux distro on personal machines. These are some of the settings that I configure each time I have to install it. Starting from the beginning:
Installation
Download the ISO image for the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) version and burn it to a disc. Boot from the disc to reach the installation menus and configure according to your needs. My own preference:
- Plan to erase the entire disc to install Ubuntu
- Do not download updates during installation
- Do not encrypt the OS or home directory
- Do not use Logical Volume Management (LVM)
- Most importantly:
- Do not allow automatic login
- Do not allow login without a password