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Is the MDM for MacOs only? Or is it cross platform? If not currently cross platform, are there any plans to support Linux desktops in the future?

• sekh60 4y ago
  What would MDM enable on Linux that isn't already covered by FreeIPA/IdM combined with ansible?
  • beetahnator 4y ago
    Such a typical HN comment, I imagine Fleet would provide far better UX
  • lsowen 4y ago
    Ansible is primarily a "push" model, which is hard with systems which may or may not be online from various locations (eg laptops). Plus having a cross platform MDM would allow an IT team to manage a fleet of end user devices without having to become experts in each of them. For example, the MDM could have push button "erase this machine", etc
    • sekh60 4y ago
      Very good point on the push model when it comes to devices like laptops. Not sure how I feel on the second point. Managing Linux at scale, aside from the laptop point is pretty easy. Maybe companies need better help desk employees.
      • toomuchtodo 4y ago
        Better help desk employees quickly move on to better, higher paying roles.