Comparing the Linux of 10 years ago with today is like comparing an NES with a Nintendo Switch.

It’s improved drastically, and it’s even used now on a well known consumer product - the Steam Deck.

It’s also gotten to the point is easier to use than Windows. I installed Bazzite for 7 people last year - none tech savvy - and all of them have liked it more than Windows, despite having only used Windows before. 2 of them also had hardware work with it that suddenly stopped working after a Windows update (wired headphones).