Do SDEs at Amazon only have a choice between Mac and Windows for dev laptops? Or can you get a Linux laptop? If you get a "Windows" laptop can you reinstall Ubuntu on it? #amazon
Only get to choose between windows and Mac and no you can't install Linux but you can talk to your manager and they can request specific hardware for you like a Linux laptop or whatever
You can request a Linux laptop. They run Ubuntu.
Thank you.
Really, I was not given an option during onboarding. What is the process to request a Linux laptop?
Yes but only Ubuntu which is trash. Arch Linux or Mac for me
Thanks. I'd take Ubuntu over Mac any day personally ... but to each is own
Ubuntu any day.
I have been using Linux at Amazon for years. It is Ubuntu but it doesn't stop you to have your settings. My Arch Linux and Ubuntu is exactly same settings with my tilling window manager etc.
I want one too. How did you request it?
OP, it is time! Get out of your comfort zone!
I used to work with a Linux laptop so it definitely at least was possible around 3 years ago. I however switched to Mac because it became too much of a hassle. Basic things like joining a chime meeting and being able to share your screen were either impossible or quite difficult to achieve. But maybe if you are a Linux pro, that's not a concern.
This is definitely not an issue. I have been using Linux for years in Amazon. All you need to solve the problems you mention is to use web browser for chime
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Why would I need a linux laptop?
I've ONLY ever used Linux as my OS for the past 18 years and I detest the UX of both MacOS and Windows for any kind of dev work.
Mac is probably the lesser of two evils here