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Microsoft IT is responsible for all workstation computers. They force you to install an anti-virus, updates, etc. They are also who you call if you have network
by snprbob86 17y ago
Microsoft IT is responsible for all workstation computers. They force you to install an anti-virus, updates, etc. They are also who you call if you have network connectivity problems or other general IT issues. Everyone is an admin on their own box, but they run tools to verify compliance via nagging. Generally, MSIT is a bit of a joke to the engineering teams. One more joke that I won't have to deal with any longer: I've got a meeting at 3pm to inform my manager that my last day will be April 30th. Startup world: here I come.
- jrockway 17y agoDo you guys use Windows 7 yet? (I only ask because I work at a big company, and I estimate we will get something other than XP shortly after hell freezes over.)
- snprbob86 17y agoAbsolutely everyone is on Windows 7, but only because it is that much better and people upgraded on their own. A significant number of brave souls also dogfood pre-release Windows, Office, and many other products. I personally avoid extra beta software like the plague, as MSIT volunteered us for dog-fooded Exchange. System crashes and document loss is not something I want to add on top of unreliable Email delivery, but a lot of people feel obligated to take the pain to help other product teams. Oh, and it's official: I just quit :-) Really, I think Microsoft is a great company. However, at this stage in my life, I just need to do my own thing!