[Aloha]

Its not though - I dont want to write my own operating system, build an ecosystem of apps, write hardware drivers, etc.

Win11 has massive downsides, so does macOS, so does desktop Linux, so do all the other options - I have to choose between one of those options to get things done, going my own isnt an option.

[monooso]

At no point did I suggest that you build your own OS. To extend my tortured analogy, that would be like suggesting you grow your own spouse.

[Aloha]

I disagree - with a spouse I have the option of just not having one.