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skullone
That's the worst news I've heard all day!
throwa356262
A corporate Ubuntu laptop used to be much smoother than a windows 11 laptop in identical hardware.

I guess this is one way for Microsoft to address that...

pjmlp
Lucky, most places I have seen first class for Linux corporate laptops, they have the same IT compliance stuff as everyone else.
abrookewood
Yes, of course they would. I'd still sign up
joacon
Simply, why?? Why someone would install Microsoft Defender on Linux?
mortoc
I bet they're building a personal defense AI and the early adopters they're hoping for arent on Windows
chung8123
Insurance. To get insurance you have to show compliance.
Kim_Bruning
Well, that proves it. This the year of the linux desktop!

Meanwhile, I'm very much intending to not install microsoft defender on it.

aniceperson
I'm pretty sure it was already available, but now they are expanding the god forsaken things it does?
h4kunamata
I can't think of a single true Linux user who will try that.

You are basically installing a spyware within the most secure OS by design.

If you as an user got a Linux operating system compromised, you shouldn't be touching computer.

abrookewood
Well, I would. I'd love to run Asahi on my Mac at work, but can't do it unless I can support AV, AM & DLP etc. This is a step closer to me being able to do that.
TiredOfLife
> most secure OS by design

It's for linux and not TempleOS

tancop
Defender, EAC and Fortnite announced on the same day? I give it 5 years before the next Windows comes out with no version number and a Linux kernel.