Ubuntu’s popularity often makes it the default choice for new Linux users. But there are tons of other Linux operating systems that deserve your attention. As such, I’ve highlighted some Ubuntu alternatives so you can choose based on your needs and requirements—because conformity is boring.
Because they want control.
Then they need to make apt not work lol
They don’t need to make it impossible to do anything else. They just need to make their shitty proprietary solution the lowest friction.