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I don't remember if I did my phone on Linux or windows, but depending on your Linux install you may or not have drivers pre installed. That's more of a result of Linux installing only what you need, vs windows installing everything someone might need.
As for wifi/updating, I don't see it as a necessary step on a new phone. However, for a new phone it may be worth loading the stock OS, and running with it for a day or 2 just to make sure everything (WiFi, battery life, cell, BT, etc) actually works before you go crazy troubleshooting a problem that was there out of the box.
Once you do get Graphene installed, you'll then want to check for any updates.
While having Finger print on/off is everyone's personal choice, it is pretty easy to lock down the phone. You can spam the wrong finger a few times and it will force the pin requirement or if you press and hold the power button a lockdown button appears, either way it only takes a few seconds.
Despite what the news would lead you to believe, most people aren't talking to police every day. That being said, if you are going to be in an area with high police presence, than turning off the finger print is 100% recommended.