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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
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GNOME has an entire extension ecosystem. Look up "gnome extension manager" on flathub.
Yes, Linux can be more problematic on some laptops. Especially ones with realtek wifi/Bluetooth or Nvidia/Intel hybrid graphics.
Yes, try EndeavorOS.
Linux gives you the full power to delete whatever, whenever. You can delete anything and everything you want without needing any workarounds.
No. Linux by default gives you root access. It's a thing you just get. In fact you need it to update most* distros. You don't need to "root" Linux. Root privileges are a given on most distros.
Install the other DE's package from your distro's repos, logout and the login interface should have an option to change your DE, the next time you login.
It's... Complicated. TL;DR Wayland is the more modern display server that most distros and desktops are in the process of moving to. I'd suggest using it over X11, wherever possible. As for docker, that doesn't really matter for desktop use.