Don’t get me wrong. I love Linux and FOSS. I have been using and installing distros on my own since I was 12. Now that I’m working in tech-related positions, after the Reddit migration happened, etc. I recovered my interest in all the Linux environment. I use Ubuntu as my main operating system in my Desktop, but I always end up feeling very limited. There’s always software I can’t use properly (and not just Windows stuff), some stuff badly configured with weird error messages… last time I was not able to even use the apt command. Sometimes I lack time and energy for troubleshooting and sometimes I just fail at it.
I usually end up in need of redoing a fresh install until it breaks up again. Maybe Linux is not good for beginners working full time? Maybe we should do something like that Cisco course that teaches you the basic commands?
This is the most truthful answer. People learn and use System X all their life, its no wonder when a different System, let’s say System Y is presented, they have difficulties. System X!=System Y, never did.
Learned helplessness. People just get stuck on their ways. I guess it’s just a feature of getting older. Your brain becomes less and less malleable. Ironically challenging yourself would probably help with that.