Open Source often takes the shortest available route from A to B, to an MVP which solves a problem for a technical user who doesn't mind duct tape and configura

Open Source often takes the shortest available route from A to B, to an MVP which solves a problem for a technical user who doesn't mind duct tape and configuration. The fit and finish required for a non-technical user is frequently neglected, because that's not a itch that an OS contributor needs to scratch. Design is especially neglected. And then there's the long term. OS solutions are not immune to bit rot, forked projects, people getting bored and another solution gaining traction. It can start requiring a higher and higher technical bar (e.g. compiling from source, or applying patches to library dependencies) to keep something old running, when the new stuff requires functionality only available in more recent hardware.