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How to minimize pain of Windows in work environment? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by [email protected] to c/linux
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Hello all! I began working today, where the work is closely related to programming. Despite this, the work computer is set up as Windows (eww). I want to look for work-arounds, as installing linux on a work machine is a no-go.

I wonder, what is the way to minimize pain from having to use windows? Either that, or a way to maximize work done on linux-like stuffs. A linux server is given for us, and I think I can install WSL. Any recommendations on this setup?

Especially, I miss the virtual desktop feature, is there any way to use it? Is there a way I can run compositor through WSL? Also, should I install Pop! OS for the feature, or is it available on e.g. Ubuntu (default WSL)?

Sorry to ask a non-exclusively-linux question, but I think, hopefully, many linux people have experience to give me pointers what to do with a windows work environment.

EDIT: The Windows is Windows 10.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

@someacnt

Citrix... I use my Linux setup to remote into my work laptop work for work... It allows me to have my standard Linux workflow while having access to my work stuff and not putting that anywhere locally.