Compared to and based on what? Can you add some context.

That has not been my experience at all

Linux battery life is bad?

My laptop battery life doubled when I switched from Windows to Mint

a big issue for open-source is funding, I don’t see having a pro version as an issue when all you get for pro is basically a few more themes and tech support.

It’s still a giant leap in the right direction switching from Windows

Why?

That was a lot of fun.
If you haven’t tried it already, try his ‘create a password’ game.
it’s fun and infuriating

They seem to very much focus on a smooth UX for people trying Linux for the first time. It seems to be made idiot proof, so it won’t frustrate new users and would meet all the needs of the vast majority of users

Click and find out