I typically search distrowatch for any need. Just use search filters. You’re likely to get the most comprehensive list in this way.

I think relearn how to use a computer is a real stretch. Like colossal. Plenty of distros and DEs make it even easier than Windows, can look exactly like either, and are far less accident prone.

Very different questions though. Linux offers massive and plentiful advantages over both of those.

I am not disagreeing with the familiarity idea, though; change terrifies most people.

Actually back in the early days of Microsoft before the huge antitrust case, their deal was if you want any computers to license windows, you can’t offer anything except windows on any computers.

Any deterrent is a good one. I don’t let others touch my tech the way Joey doesn’t share food.

Wow! I think Louis Rossman will be happy about this, although the U.S.A. lobbyists are most likely trying to push in the opposite direction. I mean, we stand to benefit in that manufacturers are unlikely to make different models, but anything beyond the physical can be differentiated by region so they can continue to screw the consumer senseless in U.S.A. while the EU actually continues to do good for the consumers.