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As arch users, we would never need the help of some low-level IT person though. That would be ridiculous.
Good point. The company would not only save money by not buying windows, but by not even having an IT department
Risk compliance forces the IT department to do certain things. Don't hate on the chill guys
Ooh can you recommend me a new distro?