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On my work computer there is Windows 11, and what we build can only be built on windows. So naturally, I just accept almost all defaults. If you just go along
by lionkor 3y ago
On my work computer there is Windows 11, and what we build can only be built on windows.
So naturally, I just accept almost all defaults. If you just go along with their (sometimes mindbendingly horrible) choices, you get to actually get work done.
Of course it's a wonderful moment to boot up my machine at home, which has ArchLinux on it, with KDE and all the things I chose because I like them, and I'm at least 2x more productive. Reading code is much easier without distractions, with the right font, with the right colorscheme that I'm used to.
Writing code is much easier when the IDE doesn't hijack Tab to insert AI autosuggestions (which as I said, I leave on, because I dont want to fight MS as its a waste of time).
I can use bash without 194728 incantations of setting up path variables and installing all the tools I want.
Yeah this is a rant, but man, Windows does a lot of work to force its defaults on you, and man, theyre horrible.
- lacrimacida 3y agoI go along with whatever our employer policies are and don’t even have much say in for example when windows defender agressively scans and scans and scans slowing my machine to a crawl when Im building a Visual Studio project. It’s infuriating at times but it ain’t on my dime, I try to go along with the program, go for a coffee or walk when building. From minutes it went to 1/4 or 1/3 hours. Good job Microsoft, you’re burning my company’s money on fire. At work I eventually stopped caring whether I use chrome or edge, since Edge sets itself as default link everytime after a machine restart. At home too I’m mostly on Linux.
- olavgg 3y agoFor 10 years ago I was in the position of both of you. I hate being ineffective, but because of company policies I just had to go along. Anyway, the madness inside made me quit and after that I've booted several successful startups. Quitting was the best descision I've ever made. It is a big leap for sure, but heck. If you're not happy with current work, you shouldn't continue.
- lacrimacida 3y agoGreat for you. Im still trapped for now and not ready for much risk as I have a young child to raise. But hope one day I’ll make a move unless I get neutralized and stop caring for good.
- Madmallard 3y agoW11 forces Edge as default after every restart? How is that at all tolerated?
- lacrimacida 3y agoThey do not give a damn about the user but justify themelves to the user with a corporate slogan: “we care about your experience …” but it’s mostly to a hostage or ignorant userbase.
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