It didn't really take me hours to install Ubuntu.

I don't have a framework, but my experience with Linux is that for the majority of computing tasks the average user does, it's more or less the same but it looks a little different.

My use: Web browsing, Email, Gaming (steam), Note-taking (OneNote), Photo editing (darktable), Managing files across multiple computer (synching)

For these tasks, I generally found there was an equivalent flatpack or snap that met my needs. For editing, I'll admit Adobe Lightroom is a much more visually polished product than darktable, but I can accomplish all the same tasks. Likewise, P3X for oneNote (or a browser window) is a bit of a cludge and less elegant, but it works. I've also found Linux gaming to be mostly fine, but I'm basing that on my steam deck more than ubuntu.

If i were you, I would try out a distro that seems good and dual boot windows if you have to for programs that don't work natively or don't have a substitute in GNU-land. Don't be afraid to hop to a new distro if you find something you don't like about the first one.