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You're correct on all counts, but you're also not a typical desktop user, you're definitely a professional or power user with specific needs.
The average user needs the ability to use a web browser and that's honestly about it. That's why Chromebooks are so popular with schools. A basic Linux desktop is quite capable for a standard user.
For the things yoi need you're correct that it's not 1:1 and you'd need to move to open source alternatives or tinker with VMs/WINE to get those apps working and it would be a chore.
This is not me. But the kinds of people I'm encountered in my social circle. I'm in the CS/Research industry, so all my tools are linux compatible and have been a Linux user for the past decade.
I think it's better to have a realistic expectation of Linux rather than consider it a 1:1 Windows alternative. I agree with your last para fully.