I've been daily-driving Linux for decades. I know how valuable it is. But I'm also "that guy" who likes examining every little piece of my system. I thought we were talking about the normies who just "hear good things" about Linux (especially soft-core developers) but aren't really interested in everything going on under the hood, and are willing to shell out a grand or two every couple years for new hardware and tech support.
I am talking about normies. not even developers. I mean my family, for example. My late dad used Linux for many years, my daughters do, my ex-wife used to (possibly still does). None are developers, although my daughters are somewhat technically inclined and can program (the older one is an engineer).
The point I am trying to make is that there are advantages for people who are NOT interested in every detail of the system.
