All I can say my friend is that you want Linux to be windows. You are wanting the new spouse to be exactly like the old spouse without the bad baggage she had.
That is not going to happen. So your options are compromise with the new spouse, or abstain completely. Some sacrifices just have to be made sometimes.
I also had to when I switched to Linux. But it was well worth it in the long run. Me and the new spouse are much happier together than I was with the nasty old spouse.
Actually, it is more like a class of somewhat cumbersome utility trucks that have had the largest share of the market for decades, and thus compatibility problems with parts has become relatively rare. In addition, there are basically only about 2 or 3 versions of this utility truck brand in popular use, and thus fixes usually are commonly applicable, and with free support shops being numerous.
Most of the drivers of this brand have known nothing else, and seem to be content with basic and use of it. However, for those who seek more then there is a wealth of safe, free reputable customization and enhancements apps that enable greater speed and efficiency and improved appearance (with even over 200 tweaks from one source alone) for all modern versions. And which sources include restorative means (developed by a class if intrepid mechanics) to recover lost functions that the manufacturer seems to deem as superfluous, since few users even cared about them.
However, this brand of f utility trucks cost money - at least initially - and which is for the license to use and drive its vehicle, for all the hardware depends upon the complex "mind" that the manufacturer continually develops. In addition, like certain other actors, it seeks to make money off "non-personalized" info on our driving habits and locations which it sells, unless the driver knows and cares to prevent this.
Moreover, unlike safe drivers, and those who are intent on keeping an eye on things and tweak settings, and who operate wisely, many or most drivers of this brand have minimal knowledge of the mechanics of the vehicle and the infrastructure it is part of, and many engage in careless unsafe behaviors, going to shady places, picking up bad characters, and installing up bad parts, carelessly accepting enticing offers, etc., which in turn, results in the vehicle being misused. For this brand of utility truck is the most targeted by those who seek to hijack it, which is much due to being the most used brand. In addition, programs of varying quality and security abound.
This in turn results in endless "updates" from the manufacturer, and which the driver is required to install, at least eventually (though as yet, the manufacturer does not penalize the private unlicensed installer and user aside from some feature updates and lack of some personalization).
Then there is another brand of utility truck which is more costly, and very restrictive on compatible component parts, but which is supported well by its manufacturer, and provides stable performance, and has a devoted and typically informed user base (often professionals) which consider it superior to the competition.
Then there is a brand of utility trucks compromised of a vast number of variations, and which appeal to users who usually have experience with the other manufacturers, are more informed as well as security-conscious, and home users usually seek independence from corporate ties.
Aside from basic use, it requires more knowledge to use, but which means the user is better informed than the typical driver of the predominant brand of truck, and more security conscious, and thus typed user input is required for many actions. All of which renders the likelihood of picking up bad characters and malevolent use of the truck by such to be very rare (though this is different among certain mobile gadgets that are somewhat related).
Many Linux promoters even being driven by an animus against the manufacturer of the major brand of truck, sometimes even against quests to conform their chosen to their nemesis, and such can exhibit almost cultic devotion. Users have many forums to ask questions on, though they often presume a new user has more knowledge than they actually have (no even knowing what a "terminal" us). Programs that are truly comparative to what are available for the major brands are not as abundant and easy to find and install, but it is a more secure system, though the learning curve is greater.
Moreover, the user is the owner, not just a licensee, and does not spy on the user.
As for me, I am not driven by an animus against MS though I object to many things it does, yet so far users as me who seek maximum speed and efficiency have largely been able to overcome them, as well as easily tweak Windows extensively to their liking, which s this past two weeks has exampled, take much time, if even possible. Meaning contrary to a lot of advocations, I myself have not found Linux a sufficient replacement for my customized Windows, yet which opinion seems intolerable for so many Linux promoters, which seems to me to be non-objective devotion. My favote Linux and Windows reviewer is https://www.dedoimedo.com.
However, i am attracted to Linux, and hope to continue to experiment while I have time and energy.
And thanks for your help.