I wrote up my thoughts and experiences on desktop Linux after a 20 year absence. Also notes on the Framework 13 (not most recent) version. There's a big list of "if you this on Mac, here's what you can use on Linux" comparisons as well.
https://naildrivin5.com/blog/2025/03/21/one-week-with-desktop-linux-after-a-20-year-absence.html