Myth, fact, this shouldn't be the issue (Score 1)

What should be looked at here is not whether the test was rigged, I seem to recall Mindcraft being vindicated a while back for that.... the real issue is that even if Linux does do as well, there's always room for improvement 8)

Instead of griping, just get to work and make it better than it was, that way nothing is harmed, but a lot is gained.