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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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[โ€“] 0x0 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I want to look for work-arounds

It's not your computer, i highly recommend you ask for permission.

Especially, I miss the virtual desktop feature,

SysInternals has that feature (Desktops specifically) you can use for Windows 10 (and i think it's native on 11). This is a common feature in most Linux distros...

What i do is work mostly on VirtualBox VMs, but had to have clearance from IT for that (and for USB) 'cos i do all kinds off stuff that triggers their normie warnings.

[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago

I see, I will note myself to ask permission about these stuffs. Thanks!