I’m planning on converting to Linux later this year. Does anyone know if this would be a good way to do some basic testing of common Linux apps (e.g., LibreOffice) to see if there is good hardware compatibility? I’m running on a two-in-one computer, so I want to make sure the pen and the touchscreen work well under Linux. Could I install a desktop, such as Gnome? Or should I just go to the next step of testing with a live USB?
Other than that, I'd just try running a live USB to be sure your hardware works as you expect. That way, there is no Windows artifacts hanging around to muddy up the troubleshooting waters, so to speak.