[lukan]

"Take vi(m)."

Yeah, a code editor is by definition for developers.

The question here was about the OS in general. And it is a pretty established fact, that linux is popular with developers, but not with mainstream normal people. Unless linux comes in the shape of android, where everything linux is hidden and locked down.

[deadbunny]

Maybe read a bit further in my reply and see my second argument about actual linux distros that address your point.