History will write that Linux is the core that runs the Google OS (Android and any future versions and forks). As for the rest - it sucks (with a few but smallish exceptions)

A good OS is invisible. It is just there and does what it is supposed to do with minimal "configuration" from the user. For the end user Linux sucks in the same way Symbian sucks. Powerful and fun OS'es, but they ultimately fail the end user test.

Consequently, the moment Linux stop sucking, it will be dead.

Therefore - sucking is a good thing for Linux and any other open OS, and this is why Jolla will crash and burn. They effectively attack Android head on instead of making something that is worth while.