@jettisoned That is exact my experience. I started using Linux in 2000 with SuSE.
Like you, I did a lot of distrohops; today I recommend Linux Mint for 90% of use cases because it just works and does the job.
I guess, we are getting older and realize, that our lifetime can be used in a more efficient way, than just playin around with quirks and settings 😂
@thom Boy, Howdy as we sometimes say in the fascist place. Mostly, I find myself growing less particular as I age. I'm just grateful when stuff works! #retirement