It's that Windows and Macs make the effort to simplify and easy for those who don't have the time or inclination to geek out, especially with trouble shooting.
It has never been a priority for Linux to be user friendly.
I've installed Linux on a few family member's PCs and laptops, and it's much easier to manage than Windows machines. Most of them are just using the browser. I agree that major updates can cause issues, so I do help with those.
Yeah but then they're locked in Google's ecosystem with bad privacy and we don't want that. Plus you can get a decent laptop used for less than $300 (or you could before all these memory shortages, not sure now).
I had an old Acer Laptop that cost $300 and ran Debian until the battery died. I bought a new battery, and it died again. Might as well buy a used/new laptop.
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learning a new thing takes time getting used to it
It's not just learning a new thing.
It's that Windows and Macs make the effort to simplify and easy for those who don't have the time or inclination to geek out, especially with trouble shooting.
It has never been a priority for Linux to be user friendly.
Yes, and you can make Linux look like Windows 11. https://www.xda-developers.com/make-linux-look-like-windows-11/
I've installed Linux on a few family member's PCs and laptops, and it's much easier to manage than Windows machines. Most of them are just using the browser. I agree that major updates can cause issues, so I do help with those.
If all they use is the web browser, then they can use a cheaper Chromebook for $299.
Yeah but then they're locked in Google's ecosystem with bad privacy and we don't want that. Plus you can get a decent laptop used for less than $300 (or you could before all these memory shortages, not sure now).
I had an old Acer Laptop that cost $300 and ran Debian until the battery died. I bought a new battery, and it died again. Might as well buy a used/new laptop.
It'd add gigs and lower storage a bit for no benefit