For fucks sake.... I swear... Linux/open-source advocates are complete dicks.
When you encounter a FUCKING NOOB, don't send them down rabbit holes. Their default distro kernel IS NOT gonna be the main cause of their issue.
Morons like you are what drives people away from Linux and open source software.
@alyx I noticed many how-tos in some Linux forums usually but not always go for the most difficult method for solving problems for people that are having an issue and are asking for help.