Let me say this very clearly. Like any good platform, Linux needs to be easily adopted; by individual users, by small businesses, by corporations. It could not be more simple. Without new users, Linux will never grow. Continue preaching to an already converted choir and your base remains the same. Never simplify and only the advanced will make use of the platform.
If you've ever wondered why Linux still struggles with market share, the community's answer to a newbie question could shed some light.
Not Invented Here Syndrome, therefore must be tweaked until it only works in narrow circumstances, huge among Linux developers.
It’s those immature, bored, and inconstant developers who keep changing stuff. And writing Yet Another Text Editor.