I've always used Windows machine and don't want to transition to anything else. SWE role. I'd need to make selection at some point, but haven't reached equipment selection stage yet. Does FB have a choice for windows laptop? Specs?
There’s Lenovo and you can request a surface book but that usually takes a while
Lenovo thinkpad would be perfect. is there option for that on the selection page, or how to get it?
Yeah that’s the default windows machine with all the highest possible specs
Yes, but all internal tools treat windows machines as second class citizen. Use at your own risk. I came from Microsoft and thought there would be a steeper learning curve to adapt. Turned out to be really easy, would suggest using a MacBook for a few weeks especially during boot camp. If you still don't like it, you can switch over, just talk to IT.
so one can get a choice of windows-machine to start with during "equipment selection" page of boarding portal? IT can easily switch machine if one doesn't like their Windows or Mac? how long ago you boarded?
Why would you prefer Windows? Are you a .NET dev?
Yeah there’s windows laptops and desktops It’s pretty easy to get one through helpdesk once you join
one would need to order laptop before they start from the portal, right? does that also have Windows, not just helpdesk?
There's two windows laptop and desktop options. By default you'll get a MacBook pro. I too prefer Windows but internal support for it is atrocious and something breaks every day with no incentive for folks to fix it.
One can choose it if they wanted though, correct? how long ago was your experience with boarding?
Internal tools are broken as-is when it comes to support on Mac, if you choose Windows, you'll basically have yourself only to rely on. It might be possible (and actually necessary) if you join Oculus desktop team, but otherwise stay as far away as possible, unless you really love to put all those additional hours fixing things that work for everyone but you.
Why are you joining fb if you are so stuck on doing things the cadence way?
Nope, macs only. I wanted win as well but they don't offer it on the hardware selection page.
Should be a way to get windows?
You can talk to your manager I guess or recruiting team, Id be surprised if they'd not be able to arrange something :)