>"I've never bought into poster's security through obscurity claims. There are plenty enough Linux machiners out there, [...]"
Multiple things can be true at once. I do think Linux is inherently more secure AND that being more obscure provides additional protection in some ways.
>"As for the update process, here is a reason Windows forces their updates, and Linux and MacOS allow you to install them at your leisure. People don't avoid Linux and MacOS updates because the computer works afterwards."
My experience with decades of Linux updates over hundreds machines across various hardware and distros:
1) Linux updates come/arrive faster.
2) Linux updates install much faster.
3) Linux updates do not break anything.
4) Linux updates rarely change the look or feel of the OS or desktop.
5) Linux updates do not bloat up the system with unnecessary crap or things I never wanted.
6) Linux updates allow me to choose when to install.
7) Linux updates never need a reboot to install or the system is in some limp mode.
8) Linux updates rarely need a reboot to activate.
9) Linux updates never force a reboot to occur.
10) Linux updates do not disturb a running system.
11) Linux updates don't change my system settings to favor some company's agenda.
12) Linux updates (or upgrades) never require registration, permission, cost, or licensing (on open platforms).
13) Linux updates (on open platforms) are not being tracked or monitored by some entity somewhere.
14) Linux updates failing to install/finish is extraordinarily rare.
