@schamschula >They have been saying GNU/Linux is coming on the desktop for how many years?
GNU/Linux has been ready for desktop usage since around 1995 or so for anyone without skill issues.

>I’ve got three #raspberry_pi machines for data acquisition. The GUI is acceptable for system administration.
What do you expect from a DE designed to work on raspberry Pi's?

>I happen to prefer an OS that allows me to get work done.
>macos >getting work done.
Pick 1.

I have no issue getting work done on Gentoo-libre GNU/Linux-libre.