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Gitlab recently announced IT team computer management regulations, which prohibit employees from using Microsoft Windows systems, and recommend the use of macOS or Linux. Gitlab cited a number of reasons, including licensing costs and security factors. Since Gitlab is a web-based platform, the contradiction has to do with the testing possibilities available to IT team members in various browsers, including Microsoft Edge.

"Windows is the most targeted platform for spyware, viruses and ransomware due to its dominance of desktop operating systems. macOS comes preinstalled on Apple computers, and Linux is free to use."

To approve the use of Windows, GitLab must purchase a Windows Professional license, as Windows Home does not meet GitLab's security guidelines. Since many laptops are later reimbursed by GitLab employees, telecommuting workers often buy laptops with Windows Home Home pre-installed. Windows Home Home is notoriously difficult to provide reliable protection. "

Some felt that Gitlab IT team members needed to focus on work rather than security, so the new move made sense. Others felt more that Gitlab could also choose (provided by a member of its IT team) a computer more suitable for business use.

“Our only approved Linux laptop vendor at the moment is Dell. These laptops often come with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed to save on the cost of unused Windows licenses. Dell does not currently sell laptops with Linux pre-installed in Australia and New Zealand; employees You have to install Linux yourself."

GitLab approves the use of Mac or Linux by its employees, including laptop usage configuration, etc.

apple hardware

Macbook Pro 14" and 16" - M1 Max / 10-core CPU / 24-core GPU / 32GB unified memory / 512GB or 1TB storage. Performance model

MacBook Pro 16" - Intel i7 or i9 / 512 SSD / 32 RAM - Legacy Performance Model - Limited availability; we may offer this model based on availability of the new M1 Max model.

Macbook Pro - 13" / M1 / 16GB RAM / 512GB - Standard Model

Note: Most roles that require a higher performance device are approved for the 14" or 16" MacBook Pro M1 Max.

Linux hardware

IT strongly encourages team members to choose a Mac; only apply for a Linux laptop if you have Linux experience and are able to support yourself.

Engineers, Support Engineers, Data Analysts, Technical Marketing Managers, Product Designers, UX Managers, Product Managers, Technical and Digital Production staff are eligible to apply for the Dell Precision Mobile Workstation 5500 or 5700 Series Laptops. Due to supply constraints, these specific models offered may vary. IT will work with you to find available models that meet the following specifications: 15.6-inch display / 512GB SSD / 32GB RAM / Intel i9 or i7 CPU.

Everyone else is eligible for a Dell Latitude 7300 series laptop. Due to supply constraints, these specific models offered may vary. IT will work with you to find available models that meet the following specifications: 13.3-inch display / 256GB SSD / 16GB RAM / Intel Quad-Core i5 CPU

Note: The maximum price for a Linux laptop does not exceed the price of an equivalent MacBook Pro 16-inch laptop.

The current development also mentions the ability of Gitlab IT team members to use Windows virtual machines inside Linux hosts.

Actually, the decision made by Gitlab is not new. Google has opened up to macOS and Linux in the same way in the past.

"After the 2010 hack, we switched from Windows PCs to the macOS operating system," said one manager, adding that "employees can choose to use Linux as their computer operating system."

When it comes to web browsers, there are also different opinions, but basically they are based on Chrome, Chromium and Firefox. The problem with browsers is that, for example, Chrome displays menu items differently on different operating systems. Additionally, the interpretation of some selection style rules depends on the operating system platform the browser is running on.