Is he really the reason? I just started trying a bunch over the past month through vm's to see which one I like the best because I want to take the leap soon. I am doing it mostly due to the video game performance and compatibility reaching high enough levels that I don't think it will be a big issue anymore. I also listed out all my current Windows apps and looked up what the alternative is, and from what I see, there is nothing left that won't run on Linux anymore. The next step is seeing how some compare to what I am used to.

I can't be the only one who is noticing its current state and just wanting to try something different. I don't hate windows like everyone talks about it online, but I am at the point where I am noticing they are only going to get worse with privacy and continue to make awful built in features that do more to benefit themselves over you. So the 2 lines have crossed paths, and I think it's the perfect storm for Linux soon.