Microsoft Defender now supports Linux desktops

(neowin.net)

22 points | by bundie 15 hours ago ago

15 comments

  • throwa356262 14 hours ago ago

    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 13 hours ago ago

      Lucky, most places I have seen first class for Linux corporate laptops, they have the same IT compliance stuff as everyone else.

      • abrookewood 11 hours ago ago

        Yes, of course they would. I'd still sign up

  • h4kunamata 12 hours ago ago

    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 11 hours ago ago

      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 4 hours ago ago

      > most secure OS by design

      It's for linux and not TempleOS

  • Kim_Bruning 13 hours ago ago

    Well, that proves it. This the year of the linux desktop!

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

  • tancop 4 hours ago ago

    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.

  • aniceperson 13 hours ago ago

    I'm pretty sure it was already available, but now they are expanding the god forsaken things it does?

  • joacon 14 hours ago ago

    Simply, why?? Why someone would install Microsoft Defender on Linux?

    • pjmlp 13 hours ago ago

      Enterprise IT compliance.

    • chung8123 13 hours ago ago

      Insurance. To get insurance you have to show compliance.

    • mortoc 13 hours ago ago

      I bet they're building a personal defense AI and the early adopters they're hoping for arent on Windows

  • skullone 14 hours ago ago

    That's the worst news I've heard all day!