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How to minimize pain of Windows in work environment? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by someacnt@sh.itjust.works to c/linux@programming.dev
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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. EDIT: It seems like using WSL is servicable, while being janky at times. Gotta see how it goes.

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[–] Geometrinen_Gepardi@sopuli.xyz 8 points 4 months ago (7 children)

Windows terminal for starters. Windows has virtual desktops built in.

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 0 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Windows virtual desktops are not what I would call a good experience. I personally would just use the task bar to switch between Windows.

[–] BatmanAoD@programming.dev 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

What virtual desktops do you prefer? I don't find Mac OS's significantly better, and I haven't spent much time with very many Linux window managers other than i3 (and that was years ago).

[–] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

I don't use virtual desktops on Windows since they are so poorly implemented. I just use the task bar.

Gnome and KDE both have solid virtual desktop implementations. (gnome especially) I use the tools that I have available at the time.

[–] BatmanAoD@programming.dev 2 points 4 months ago

What's wrong with the Windows one, and/or what's better about Gnome's or KDE's?

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