Let’s compare a typical Windows day to an Open Choice Desktop day.
The Windows User:
The Open Choice Desktop User (NixOS + Hyprland + Local AI):
Unlike Windows Update (which is often despised but automated), an open choice desktop occasionally demands the user drop to a terminal to fix a bootloader, resolve a dependency conflict, or edit a configuration file. For the 95% of users who want an appliance, not a project, this is a dealbreaker.
Every component (panel, launcher, widget, compositor, file manager) can be swapped, disabled, or replaced with a third-party alternative without breaking the core.