Interesting to read of your experiences, and reading your article for what it is (not criticising it for what it is not), was useful. Perhaps you could get together with a Linux friend and come up with something?
I found linux difficult because of the huge range of supported/unsupported hardware, and the assumption of some command-line knowledge. Most of us don't have that. I quit trying to use linux because I didn't want to have to be a geek, but thinking about going back to it (Apple's product security obsessions freak me out. I'm afraid if I ever have to reinstall my OS that I'll lose everthing, and next time they upgrade the OS, I'll be forced to follow suit. Meanwhile Windows 98SE still works fine, mostly).
I'd like a linux site that says "buy this (affordable, easy to find) hardware" Install this (type this,hit enter....) and links to a suite of suitable software. Don't mind paying for it if it WORKS.
cheers
Euri
A Mac User Tries Linux Part 1