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That's actually quite subjective. I've had it on the desktop on and off for decades and it's constantly been a source of unhappiness. Linux had been the solid rock for me, and MacOS was good for a while.

Though you didn't mention UX which is more important to me than all of the above.

I'd even take Linux with i3 over Windows.

The things I mentioned are what constitute the superior UX that you get with Windows.

Also, the majority of programmers and the vast majority of desktop users are on Windows. So, outside of the tiny HN/SV bubble the market disagrees with you.

Plus you get free spyware and adware included!

Sure, where pre-installed apps are "adware" and debug logging is "spyware". In which case you should never use Android, iOS, a Mac, Ubuntu or any website.

Sadly true.