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That you can "do everything that windows does". You can't. You can do similar things, you can do different things, you can do basic things, yes, but Linux can't do everything that windows does.
disclaimer: on linux since 2006
Could you give an example of something linux can't do?
Or are you alluding to windows software not running on linux even with wine etc?
Linux can't prevent you from permanently removing files. While in Windows it's a chore to remove a number of files/bloat, which are then most often back after a system update.
Some see this as a feature.
It's 100% a feature! Truly a horrendous approach to lock down a device someone purchased to the extent seen on Windows.
Why do you think Immutable Distros are all the rage these days? Beyond deleting shit, there's always Fucking Up shit.
Immutable Asahi will be a thing some day ;)
Is there atomic Asahi yet? I know I saw the Fedora release, so an Atomic Desktop probably isn't that far away. Or build it yourself! :)
There are some people in some stage of progress on a Fedora Atomic Asahi Remix