it seems so condescending compared to Linux This is my experience as well. To use a power tools analogy, Windows is the DIY line of equipment: moderately power

it seems so condescending compared to Linux This is my experience as well. To use a power tools analogy, Windows is the DIY line of equipment: moderately powered, relatively easy to use, if it breaks/wears down you buy a new one. Linux, on the other hand, is the professional's choice: much more powerful, harder to master, but it's user servicable and infinitely better customizable for each use case.