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That really depends on what you're looking for. It's better for me, but it's definitely not better for my wife. Her games don't work on Linux (mostly Lost Ark), nor do her apps. She's Korean and uses KakaoTalk, and that flat-out doesn't work on Linux.
The Linux desktop is certainly great for many people, but it's hardly the best option for everyone. I have coworkers that absolutely love macOS, but I just don't see it (I use it for work, but that's not by choice; even after 2 years, I still hate it).
Korean corporates really forces people to be backwards like this