I installed MX Linux on an old tablet/ laptop with 2GB RAM AND 30GB storage. Works very well except for the webcam, but that's because the hardware is made so that only windows can use it correctly.
Linux isn't that far behind anymore in terms of gaming. Business applications are a real issue though. I use Adobe Premiere Pro, as far as I know there's no good alternative on Linux
To make it more attractive for other countries to import goods from the USA and increasing the potential of foreign investment, creating American jobs, in theory.
In the Netherlands, almost all houses have a thermostat. I don't know anyone that doesn't have one