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Ask HN: Linux at work revoked due to MDM, how to fight?

2•aleda145•59m ago
I'm a software engineer that likes Linux.

My employer is going all in on their B2B strategy. We're implementing full mobile device management. I just got news that I will need to hand in my laptop EOY and get a Mac instead.

I'm of course a little upset. I had a verbal agreement with my former manager (he has quit) that I would get a Linux laptop when I signed.

I'm not sure what the best way to make my case is. I don't want to be combative (Linux or I quit!). I don't want to make the IT department lose face by questioning them picking a MDM vendor without Linux support.

Has anyone been in this situation? All help appreciated!

Workplace: used to be a unicorn startup, did some layoffs. about 500~ people now. A handful Linux users (1%)

Comments

akagusu•40m ago
I will be honest with you.

Companies just want an excuse to layoff people. Don't give one to them.

Just use whatever machine they give you and buy yourself a new Linux machine.

prologic•34m ago
You can't, and you should not fight this. Just use the machine(s) they give you, accept the MDM.
aleda145•21m ago
Yeah deep down I know you're right

:(

stop50•7m ago
If you are promised something, then get a paper trail. My company wanted me to support windows. I rejected every new contract where windows support is included. in the worstcase the manager can lie before the court without consequences.
OsrsNeedsf2P•1m ago
Linux lover here. I've changed jobs over not being able to use Linux. Unfortunately, that is hard to do in this market.

Compliance, however, is annoying (and mostly bullshit), but it's required for signing massive contracts. So unless you can work within their compliance systems (I.e figure out which auditor/platform they're using), your argument about "my manager said" is gonna fall on deaf ears.

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