> It’s irritating enough that new linux installs want me to add accounts. I don't quite understand what you are saying here. If you're talking about setting up

> It’s irritating enough that new linux installs want me to add accounts. I don't quite understand what you are saying here. If you're talking about setting up an account to use the system, it's the same idea as setting up a local account on Windows. If you're talking about online accounts, I believe you are referring to a convenience feature offered during setup. Ironically, it was put there to guide people who are coming to Linux from Windows.