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Linux Sys Admins, do you work on Linux or Windows office laptops? (lemmy.ml)
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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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[–] pimeys@lemmy.nauk.io 5 points 2 months ago

Not a sysadmin, but a programmer. My work machines have been:

  • 2003-2008 Windows 7
  • 2008-2011 Ubuntu
  • 2011-2019 Arch
  • 2019-2024 NixOS

Probably going to keep using NixOS. This is a very cool OS.