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?

  • Strit
    13•1 month ago

    I work at a microsoft based company and I am running Linux on my machine after getting approval from my IT security people.

    I do need to set a couple of things up, for my machine to still be compliant with the company policies.

    So far that is:

    • Enrolled in Intune (via microsoft’s intune portal app)
    • Full Disk Encryption (pretty standard these days)
    • Microsoft Defender Endpoint (a requirement many companies have)
    • Strong passwords that’s changed pretty often

    But whether you are allowed to or not, really depends on your IT department and the company policies.