This is an x60 lenovo that was fsf recommended. I don't think it's the
installer. I discovered that my Desktop folder has fallen into a subfolder
within my home folder. otherwise I'm getting computer performance confidence
now so I'm not so interested in reinstall.
I know about the backup issue. I used to reinstall Ubuntu every few months
because the internet driver used to drop out on me. Then just as I was
leaving Ubuntu I realized that that was what that "Extra Drivers" in Settings
might be.
I've had pretty good Trisquel experience although at first I was a bit
skeptical. It's forced me to THINK so often. And, you know, THINKING like
mouse clicking is such heavy labor.