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If it's similar to my employer, we have requirements from our board to have specific software such as anti-malware and anti-ransomware, among other protections.

If it's similar to my employer, we have requirements from our board to have specific software such as anti-malware and anti-ransomware, among other protections. The IT team can also better manage and support it. And yes, I think it's a bit silly. But WSL has helped us comply with the business/security requirements while still using (IMO) better dev tools and workflows that Linux provides.

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pxc 4y ago
There's no shittier OS to use than a Windows system loaded to the gills with corporate rootkits and their agents. And is it actually more secure than a sanely configured Linux desktop? Those running agents kinda seem like pretty sweet targets for hackers.
- vips7L 4y ago
  A sanely configured Windows is actually pretty good. I’m sure corporate would ruin Linux too.
  - DaiPlusPlus 4y ago
    Microsoft is leaving so much money on the table by not selling Windows LTSB to individual consumers.
    - vips7L 4y ago
      A standard pro installation is pretty good. I don’t think id want an LTS install.
  - pxc 4y ago
    > I’m sure corporate would ruin Linux too. That's my fear about pushing for a Linux workstation. :-\
- treesknees 4y ago
  Indeed, and I'm not arguing that practically speaking it's more secure. But wiping the disk and running Linux because "I know better than you" isn't going to fly in most businesses.
hedora 4y ago
> we have requirements from our board to have specific software such as anti-malware and anti-ransomware, among other protections In the past, when I worked at companies like that, you could still stick the IT garbage laptop in a drawer, and then BYOD for development work (which is what I did...) That way, the board gets the conflict-of-interest software license slush money, and the developers can do their jobs. Win-win.
weberer 4y ago
>Windows is mandatory because we require software to patch the holes in Windows Brilliant. Its like something straight out of The Hitchhikers Guide.
Siira 4y ago
security theater + outdated talent

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pxc 4y ago

There's no shittier OS to use than a Windows system loaded to the gills with corporate rootkits and their agents. And is it actually more secure than a sanely configured Linux desktop? Those running agents kinda seem like pretty sweet targets for hackers.

vips7L 4y ago
A sanely configured Windows is actually pretty good. I’m sure corporate would ruin Linux too.
- DaiPlusPlus 4y ago
  Microsoft is leaving so much money on the table by not selling Windows LTSB to individual consumers.
  - vips7L 4y ago
    A standard pro installation is pretty good. I don’t think id want an LTS install.
- pxc 4y ago
  > I’m sure corporate would ruin Linux too. That's my fear about pushing for a Linux workstation. :-\
treesknees 4y ago
Indeed, and I'm not arguing that practically speaking it's more secure. But wiping the disk and running Linux because "I know better than you" isn't going to fly in most businesses.

hedora 4y ago

> we have requirements from our board to have specific software such as anti-malware and anti-ransomware, among other protections In the past, when I worked at companies like that, you could still stick the IT garbage laptop in a drawer, and then BYOD for development work (which is what I did...) That way, the board gets the conflict-of-interest software license slush money, and the developers can do their jobs. Win-win.

weberer 4y ago

>Windows is mandatory because we require software to patch the holes in Windows Brilliant. Its like something straight out of The Hitchhikers Guide.

Siira 4y ago

security theater + outdated talent