I see that comprehension tests are your Achilles heel.
Good for you. Glad you're not new to the concept, yet you still complain about editing them on Linux. Strange.
It is clear that you don't work with any unix type system for any prolonged period, and only seem to install it, so that you can complain how difficult it is, instead of actually really trying to learn how it works.
Users aren't dumb by default, as you imply. Certain people/companies just like to treat them as such. The OS should enable you to do your work as effective as possible. By knowing your OS, you can optimize it, to make your working habits more effective.
No, Windows are in the way. Doesn't Vista suffer from that pop-up that asks for permissions the whole time, until you disable the security? Doesn't virusses, worm ,etc get in the way of your (average user's) work?
I know, coming from Windows you never had contact with a group of people that actually are out to help each other, and any other person that asks for it.
Noruk, please don't talk about subject you know little about, or at least admit that you don't have all the information.