You are using the WebRTC stack that’s why. It’s done by your browser. Bad quality, low stability ,not secure. Plus WebRTC can be used by malicious site, by default you should disable it. Nope I am talking about videconferencing software like Webex, …

Most of manufacturers use windows drivers, due to the market share it is realistic. It is plug and play and work like a charm. After years of using Linux half of the devices will never work on it, mostly because nobody cares. The other half will need tuning to be usable if you are lucky. 2% will ready for Linux.

Including :

• Tablets
• Music instruments, mixers, audio devices
• Multimedia equipment
• DAC
• High end Webcam
• Cameras …

It is. If you ever try to plug a webcam or use any conference software on Linux. I will not speak about audio if you have to handle multiple sources…

If you don’t use many devices it’s fine.

In the dark, and close your eyes

They are actually working on a simplified GDPR version. Nothing good into the pipe.