That was probably 10 yrs ago. I have associates that are currently using Linux for certain things, but for the reasons I have stated, they all depend on Windows for apps that won't run on Linux. Again, most of us want an OS that will run everything we need.
Personally, I found that OS in Linux Mint, the current software ecosystem is in much better shape than 10 years ago, there are very few things that do not have good equivalents. Not trying to "convert" you :-) I was just interested in hearing about SW not running.
So, if I may ask, what do you use your linux system for?
Work mainly, embedded SW development using cross compilers, Eclipse, debuggers, custom toolchains, that kind of things. Also gaming, web browsing and general entertainment when not working. I absolutely refuse to play with the OS, it needs to just work, so far Mint has not failed me (since 2017).
On open source, I had a G scale train I put command control into. I had a minor problem controlling the throttle of all the engines. It was open source, so 1 day, I looked at the code and I quickly found the bug I followed protocol and submitted my finding, analysis and correction Told to go to H
Oh, sorry to hear that, a unpleasant incident for sure but it is not always like that. I manage an open source project myself and usually things are more relaxed.