I think this is overly pessimistic, although fundamentally correct. The silliest yet most iconic (no pun intended) problem I can think of is the necessity to c

I think this is overly pessimistic, although fundamentally correct. The silliest yet most iconic (no pun intended) problem I can think of is the necessity to create bookmarks multiple times for each of the graphic libraries of the system, depending on the program run. Yikes. On the other hand, I think it's crucial evaluate the audience and their expectations. Even with the small flaws, Linux has reached the point where it can be used by the vast majority of users, the ones without too many expectations. They will complain about bluetooth with any operating system anyway ;) Hardcore users will fix the system at any cost (I do), so they don't really matter, and I think they're a few (in proportion). I think linux is paradoxically not fit for middle ground - the power user, who expects a certain consistency when digging deeper than just regular user. How much of the whole audience those three segments represents... it's hard to say. All in all though, I'm certainly disappointed that even on laptops that officially support Linux, there are still minor issues.