As a Linux user for the past 20 years or so I agree 100%.
The first few years it was actually some work - compiled my own custom kernels, installed a lot of extra software I needed from source.
But over the years that became less and less necessary. Kernels just work, all software I need is already packaged.
These days I just install Fedora (in my case, I assume Arch, Ubuntu, etc would have the same results) on my Desktops/Laptops and it just works.
Now, for work I still happily use a MacBook, but that Laptop is not mine anyway; I am aware and do not mind that my employer and Apple control it for me.
Similarly my private phone is an unlocked Pixel and my workphone is an iPhone.
The first few years it was actually some work - compiled my own custom kernels, installed a lot of extra software I needed from source. But over the years that became less and less necessary. Kernels just work, all software I need is already packaged.
These days I just install Fedora (in my case, I assume Arch, Ubuntu, etc would have the same results) on my Desktops/Laptops and it just works.
Now, for work I still happily use a MacBook, but that Laptop is not mine anyway; I am aware and do not mind that my employer and Apple control it for me.
Similarly my private phone is an unlocked Pixel and my workphone is an iPhone.