But it really isn't. I never have problems in linux with python apps that are prepackaged by the distro. It's up to you to keep that separate if you install your own apps that require python. You really can't blame it on distro maintainers as they are really doing just fine with it. What happens is people won't take the time to understand what they're running instead of randomly typing a CLI or clicking on the app icon. Linux doesn't hold your hand (and really it can't! there are simply too many possible combinations) unless you use what comes with the distro.