Right, but GP is dead wrong. Windows and MacOS are far more suitable for non technical users on average. Mint is great for people that have standard hardware and need nothing more than a browser, but it's still not on par with the big two.
I think that this is the bulk of the argument here.
I think it can, because even if there is an issue on Windows, it's likely still going to be much easier to resolve than on Linux, e.g. no editing files, no command prompt, etc.
yes, bribery and lobby. Remember where Gates went to Munich to "convince" the city council that Microsoft Windows is better than Limux ?
Linux is out of the running entirely except for people that need nothing more than a browser and media player.
MacOS has a kooky paradigm that people get used to, but isn't as intuitive as the classic launcher menu and task bar approach.
Windows had a ton of issues, and not particularly user friendly error messages for a while, but since XP it's been the leader in usability.
Of course with 11 they are really doing all they can to throw all that away...