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It's like so many other things, it's simple when you know it well but when you don't have a lot of experience it's very daunting. A lot depends on understanding the file system, like what is the difference between /run and /media and / and /root? So much is command line with some pretty arcane commands and parameters. And not knowing what tools there are to help, and not knowing how to fix things when they break.
For any linux distro you can search and find the answer.
Tell me for what Windows "distro" you can do the same?
Uhhhh... Every single one. You can easily Google it, and chances are you will find a forum post about it somewhere because everyone uses Windows. Windows even has a multi billion dollar international company providing 24/7 support for it, for free. If you have a problem with Linux, good fucking luck finding help with it.
lol wut CHANCES ARE?
Chances are I can't find the Windows 10 kernel source code on github.
Prove me wrong.
I get what you're saying; a good portion of the issues you encounter on Windows aren't solvable as they are in the design or you have to wait for Microsoft to fix the issues, if they ever do. A lot of the design isn't even for the customer, it's for the advertisers or other interests. That said, you're coming off pretty aggressive and I don't think you'll get many to consider your argument when brought forth in such a manner.
This person I am responding to has no idea what a kernel is. That said, he or she should not be giving some questionably authoritative answer (which is clearly wrong.)
So are you going to post that Windows kernel source code? I'll hold my breath.