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I think, there is another underlying problem, and that is that many Linux users are overly defensive about their OS.
If Windows frequently bluescreens due to a driver, people also say that Windows sucks. But I've never seen a single instance where then a more experienced Windows user says "You are wrong, Windows is great, it's just the manufacturer of the hardware who is at fault."
To an average user, there is no difference between OS, drivers or even user space software.
And, tbh, if the system doesn't run correctly (no matter which part of it) nobody really cares who is at fault. Because it's not about putting blame on someone, but rather about the user wanting to do something and it doesn't work.
For a bad comparison: Imagine you got a new car and directly after the warranty expired, the motor breaks down and needs to be replaced.
Would you then say "The car is ok, it's just the supplier of the sealing rings of the piston who sucks"?
I'd rather say, "This car sucks".