That said, tech folk routinely underestimate how much they rely on their own technical skill. Try using Linux for a week without ever opening a terminal. Terminal is a "f this I'm going back to Windows" button for most people.
I strongly agree. I’m technical but I hate using the CLI for consumer oriented tasks. I feel strongly that all controls should be in the UI space. Once in a while I install a new distro to see how it’s coming along. I always hit roadblocks and need to use the CLI for something. It’s clear that the developers like the CLI and think it’s no big deal to use it, so users should just conform. That’s not how the real world works. They either meet the users where they are, or Linux remains niche.
Eh, I think people are increasingly tired of being pushed to use Microsoft crap even if they don't want to. Hell, you can't even make a local account easily anymore on Windows. It feels actively hostile.
I think a lot of people would prefer to deal with the different inconveniences of Linux.
That said, tech folk routinely underestimate how much they rely on their own technical skill. Try using Linux for a week without ever opening a terminal. Terminal is a "f this I'm going back to Windows" button for most people.