The lie that is open source

Ok I have spent 3 very frustrating days trying to get a computer to print the quintessential message for a newbie "hello world". Why is it so hard? why does it not work? because I'm using open source software- don't get me wrong I think the aims are fantastic. But the reality is lack of consistency, confusion, no documentation (least nothing that a normal developer can read), massive complexity, stupid names and no support (well nobody ever answers my please for help on the forums). Open source ... great idea... but a complete waste if its too hard to use.

So if anybody can tell me how I can compile the gtk hello world using the arm gcc cross compiler I would would appreciate it.