I've just joined the forum to view/ask this very question. I'm just staggered that it's so difficult.
I used to edit professionally and I've lost count of the amount of edit systems I've tried recently. All I want is a simple editor with a basic timeline, easy trimming and simple fades/mixes.
Every single one has fallen down in some way or other. They all seem to offer a billion wipes and other unwanted 'features' but can't do the simple things well.
I'm seriously thinking of buying a Mac just so that I can use iMovie.