> Linux has taught multiple times that drivers should be developed and included with the OS.

I've had Linux GPU drivers fail multiple times due to system updates, to the point were I needed to roll back. I've had RHEL updates break systems in a way were even Red Hat support couldn't help me (I had to fix them myself).

I don't see how Linux is any better in this regard than Windows to be honest.

Also: > AV was never a necessity on UNIX

Sure, why write a virus when you can just deploy your malware via official supply chains?