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Switch to linux, don't look back
by lousken 8mo ago
Switch to linux, don't look back
- trinix912 8mo agoUnless you work a job where you're not in control of the OS you're using, which just happens to be most of the non-dev office jobs out there. Dismissing Windows problems with "just switch to Linux bro" doesn't really help.
- hagbard_c 8mo agoIf you're in a Windows-only job and you've got proof that Windows is getting in the way of doing your job you might just be able to convince those who decided to make it a Windows-only workplace to change their stance.
- compass_copium 8mo agoI have to use Windows at work and I will never have weird cloud authentication issues because I'm required to use a work-provided MS account on the computer. The author says he's a Windows guy, and always will be. This article, and these types of complaints, are really only relevant if you're using it on your personal PC.
- lousken 8mo agoI did think about personal devices, but it is a valid point, though many companies I know do support at least windows+mac if not linux. Supporting Linux desktop for a company is more difficult due to lack of anything resembling GPOs (and no ansible-pull isn't that). It is definitely a thing systemd should implement.
- xigoi 8mo agoIf you’re not in control of the OS, then you’re not responsible for problems caused by the choice of OS. Tell your boss that Windows is not allowing you to use basic features and let them choke on it.
- hluska 8mo agoYou don’t sound very mature.
- p_j_w 8mo agoWhy is it immature to hold decision makers responsible for their decisions?
- supriyo-biswas 8mo agoHow do you answer questions like "how are other people getting their work done on Windows?" How much leverage do you expect the average white collar worker to have?
- xigoi 8mo agoIs a cashier, for example, not supposed to tell their boss when the cash register jams?
- aucisson_masque 8mo agoI don't get your reasoning. It's in fact very mature, everyone got their job to do and you don't mess with someone else job. If you have to make spreadsheet on a windows computer, it's not up to you to check why excel won't open. You're not trained to do IT. You might do more harm than good. That's how it works in mature work environment.
- subscribed 8mo ago"choke on it, boss" when they're expected to use the approved OS and software doesn't sound very mature to me.
- aucisson_masque 8mo agoThe wording is bad, agree. But the reasoning is mature, everyone their own job.
- direwolf20 8mo agoWhen it's not your problem, it's not your problem. If you're forced to use Windows in a corporate environment, your IT admin is in charge of you having an account.
- drnick1 8mo agoCame here to say this.