I disagree with the reasoning "Because there's too much important software that runs only on windows."
My disagreement isn't because wine or proton exist, it's because most people only use a web browser. They check their email, watch tiktok and netflix, and write documents. 90% of people would have all their computing needs met by a basic chromebook.
Only 10% of people who use computers have a job with any professional requirements. All of those expert tools are faking their usage statistics and market share research.
You're going to need to cite your statistics about the specific Windows-only professional requirements and how many people need them instead of continuing the snark chain.
> 15% of adults in the U.S. only use mobile devices to access the internet.
You're down to 85% already who even have the possibility of using your unicorn Windows-only software.
Yes, CNC machinists, mechanical engineers, and graphics designers exist. No, they're actually not the majority of the population. Also keep in mind this thread was talking about personal computers and not just work computers; just because some cashier's required to use a proprietary Windows XP program on their cash register doesn't mean they need to use Windows at home. Your argument is restricted to the small proportion of people who're either required or desire to do day job stuff on their personal PCs (of which not all of them actually need that highly specialized software you're referring to).
My disagreement isn't because wine or proton exist, it's because most people only use a web browser. They check their email, watch tiktok and netflix, and write documents. 90% of people would have all their computing needs met by a basic chromebook.