> I run an out of the box IDE on a basic Mac with a few tweaks for a reason: because playing games with my tools isnt getting work done.

I hear this sentiment often, but I think it's missing the main reason why most people prefer Linux, whether that's for work or leisure.

What you call "playing games" to me is actually configuring our tools and environment to function optimally according to our needs and preferences. Yes, we spend an inordinate amount of time doing this, but it ultimately leads to a more comfortable and enjoyable experience, which is well worth it considering we spend most of our day using our machines.

This is not unlike a carpenter who has very specific preferences about their tools, and how they might spend a lot of time organizing and honing them. Sure they can use a pre-built workbench from IKEA, but chances are that they prefer using one they've customized or partly built themselves over the years.

Dealing with jank and the occasional frustration is unavoidable in Linux, but no operating system and machine are perfect. There are always trade-offs. We just prefer the freedom and flexibility over a corporation forcing us to use our computers the way they think we should.

We all have different priorities and preferences, and I'm not saying yours are in any way inferior, but I wanted to clarify the other perspective.