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  • My work issues Windows or Apple laptops, your choice. But we’re not an IT/CS company really, at least not my division. 99% of the time we are just accessing web-based apps for paperwork/inventory management.

    I use Linux at home but I don’t really care too much about using Windows for work. Not (truly) my computer, not my problem to manage.

    I think there are perceptions of a lack of security/reliability with Linux desktop and the programs associated. Enterprise companies want to use enterprise products. Raytheon wants to use Solidworks, not some FOSS project maintained by 7 people in Romania. Whether or not this perception is well-founded, I don’t know. Again, not my problem.





  • Generally no. Bulletproof glass is thick as hell and requires extensive modification to the door, plus it often precludes being able to roll the window down.

    Some might opt for kevlar panelling in the door. Anything heavier goes back to “extensive modification” and turns an $80k cruiser into a $400k cruiser.

    They buy MRAPs from the DoD on the cheap for armored vehicles.












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    6 months ago

    Frankly, I wouldn’t be surprised if developed countries start refusing entry even to educated Americans on general principle. We fucking suck, and we’ve burned a lot of what little good will we have as a people.

    And even if you did get in, you would probably have to deal with that animosity from the locals.