@thelinuxEXP I don't think this saying is a fallacy, because it has been true, and is still true today. I mean the experience has gotten SOOO much better. But if you actually use a computer for more than just browsing the net, you will need to learn a lot. A lot.
I think this isn't so important anymore, because what you are getting for that time is a system you can trust, and that doesn't collect telemetry. That goes along way today.