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Can I get a computer science degree, certs,or education without ever touching Windows? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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I have 10-15 years of Linux experience for personal use and I have a few years of IT support work in the cloud but I still have some gaps in my tech knowledge, especially in regards to networking. I recently lost my job to AI and I'm interested in what comes next. I won't touch windows. I don't want to install it, image it, use it, support it, etc.

Is it possible to get into an IT career without ever acknowledging the existence of windows?

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[–] 2 points 11 months ago (2 children)

honestly you have no business working in your field if that’s your approach to a fundamental facet of your job. that’s like a farmer refusing to use a spade because they prefer shovels.

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  • [–] 4 points 11 months ago (1 child)

    Disagree. People are allowed to specialize. A lot of tech companies are macs and linux in the cloud these days anyway. There is no need to touch windows. And given it's disrespect for privacy, it is probably a significant risk as an endpoint in a corporate environment.

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