Linux Desktop OS

Linux is allowed as an alternative to an Apple Mac running macOS. Historically this was only allowed for the Engineering Division, but anyone in GitLab can use Linux. Just bear in mind it is assumed you are capable of self-support when running Linux - there is a #linux channel in Slack where one can exchange tips and tricks, but it is not intended as an official Helpdesk resource.

The following is the list of standards that Corporate Security is requiring for all Desktop OS laptops, including Linux:

Setup and Deployment Steps

These steps assume you are using the work-purchased Dell running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later. This is because Ubuntu 22.04 is known to support the required software packages for remote management and EDR solutions that allow for Linux use in GitLab. If your situation is different and you are running different hardware and/or using a different Linux distribution, it must be capable of supporting the required software packages.