Ubuntu comes with non-free drivers which can make it easier to set up and use. I use Debian on my server and Ubuntu on my laptops. They have both been pretty reliable for me. LTS versions of Ubuntu are pretty bug free but have older versions of software. I’d guess that Daniel was using a non-LTS release which are a bit more bleeding edge. The LTS ones strike a good balance between modernity and stability.

Ubuntu. It’s boring but it all works.

Maybe Linux isn’t the solution you are looking for in this case? I use Linux whenever I can, especially at home because I have far fewer problems than with windows. But it’s not a panacea, and if it’s easier to use windows then use windows.

I love it. I’m going to be deleting my Google Photos account soon.