This means that using most Linux apps are something to be avoided for most Windows users, making the OS base mostly unusable for them.

I take your point. And this was very much the case for a long time.

But it’s worth pointing out that Gnome and KDE are both done, now.

I haven’t been forced to reach for command line to change something - anything - on either of my last couple of Linux installs.

Edit: I almost didn’t notice, but it feels worth celebrating and raising awareness.