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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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Linux Sys Admins, do you work on Linux or Windows office laptops? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm getting sick every day at this Microsoft Windows slowness and bloat. I am trying to use as much Linux VMs as possible. I feel so unproductive on Windows. I also tried installing Linux on the office laptop. The problem is that Windows is officialy supported and the Linux is DYI. Once the IT departament changes it will sync up with Windows but Linux can be broken and you are no longer able to work. Next job I want to have full Linux laptop or at least Mac.

Besides:

Microsoft Office
Active Directory
Some proxy and VPN bullshit

Everything seems manageable and even better on Linux.

What is your experience?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I use a Windows laptop because that's what is supported by our infrastructure, our endpoint protection and our cybersecurity insurance.
Also, to help test changes before they are rolled out to users.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago

Understandable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Windows 10 Enterprise with a ton of group polices applied, no issues ever. The Windows Terminal app is really good.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

What about native Linux apps do you miss?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Like what?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

For me it's

apt
vim / neovim
tmux
BAAAAASH
and some other commands that I use seldom but from time to time.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

everyday

every day

bloatness

bloat

experiences

experience

I used a linux desktop in 1995 or so. Never since. Even when I was working with the company building unix and linux - to be clear, building and selling AT&T Unix and a Linux distro - our standard kit was windows. It was less hassle as winamp, vanDyke and Mozilla ran better as-is.

I haven't used a linux desktop in 30 years of linux. Maybe this year?

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