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I am going to ask if I may use linux for work. We are using windows but there is nothing that couldn't be done on linux. Privately, I am mainly a fedora user but I'd be happy with any OS and DE or wm. What do I need to look out for when I suggest an OS? What does a computer/ linux/DE need in order to be ready for enterprise workstation? Will I only have a user and no sudo rights? May I install all flatpak apps? Does the admin have to be able to remote ssh?

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Also, they will likely not appreciate having a lone user with a unique attack surface.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

They will say, while simultaneously ignoring every NIST recommendation

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

We don't ignore them. We scope out implementation plans constantly, it's just when they hit the MBA managers desk they tend to end up in the shredder.