I use a Linux desktop every day and love it. Nevertheless, I can't help but laugh at the fact that you basically just suggested for him to try another distro.

I use a Linux desktop every day and love it. Nevertheless, I can't help but laugh at the fact that you basically just suggested for him to try another distro. More seriously, the reason that suggestion is so common is because it does sometimes work out and I can't blame you for pointing that out.