Most consumers want appliances, aka a collection of software pre configured with a few customization options. When the current solutions (ipad, phone, MacBook, PC) fit, it’s great. And the current linux desktop distros are doing great in that regard, except on two points. They do not come pre-installed (with hardware support) and some software don’t support linux.
But as soon as you want something custom and do your own configuration, the manuals are required. Or you get someone to do it for you.
But as soon as you want something custom and do your own configuration, the manuals are required. Or you get someone to do it for you.