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I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you’re referring to as Linux, is in fact, GNU/Linux, or as I’ve recently taken to calling it, GNU plus Linux. Linux is not an operating system unto itself, but rather another free component of a fully functioning GNU system made useful by the GNU corelibs, shell utilities and vital system components comprising a full OS as defined by POSIX. Many computer users run a modified version of the GNU system every day, without realizing it. Through a peculiar turn of events, the version of GNU which is widely used today is often called “Linux”, and many of its users are not aware that it is basically the GNU system, developed by the GNU Project. There really is a Linux, and these people are using it, but it is just a part of the system they use. Linux is the kernel: the program in the system that allocates the machine’s resources to the other programs that you run. The kernel is an essential part of an operating system, but useless by itself; it can only function in the context of a complete operating system. Linux is normally used in combination with the GNU operating system: the whole system is basically GNU with Linux added, or GNU/Linux. All the so-called “Linux” distributions are really distributions of GNU/Linux. -rms
Linux
Linux is cool and good.
Should I use Linux?
Folks should use it if they care about privacy. It's good for people who have very basic needs or who want to make computing their hobby. For most folks who don't want to spend one godforesaken minute troubleshooting their operating system, and have a few more advanced needs out of computing, it is a fucking awful choice. If everything you do on a computer is inside of a web browser Linux is likely a good choice for you. If you like to tinker with your computer, configure and customize your computing environment, run servers, maximize your workflow, and don't mind a learning curve Linux is also for you. For power users it's the better choice, by far.
If the two catagories above do not sound like you you should not use Linux.
Distributions
Archᵇᵗʷ
The preferred Operating System for the Nurodivergent since 2002
EndevorOS
The best distribution is the one I use. This is why Endevor is the best. It's mostly arch, but contains the minimum amount of software out of the box to meet most users needs. It contains a web browser, the desktop environment, a way to open pictures and videos, along with a graphical way to browse the file system, and not much else.