Understanding Linux kernel is medium hard, but not frustrating. Using a DE is NOT frustrating if you understand what’s up with their core ideals. D-Bus, HOOKS, env variables… meh I can give you that. But 95% of users live in the web and/or office apps. And for that literally any flavor of Linux will do. My in laws would never in their lifetimes be able to distinguish Arch + KDE + SDDM + themes from Windows. I can bet my right testicle.

Sudoer for about 18 now. Full on Year of the Linux Desktop for about 5 years now.

steam deck clone

No way Jose. If anything their approach is inspired by Fedora Atomic, which is the cornerstone of Bazzite.

Other than that, yes, a very very solid approach for daily usage for casual gamers.

GIMP 3.0 stomps door with sexy moustache

Moto is still kicking, Samsung has small models too, Asus is going alright, Sony at least the are skinny.