Client
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Operating systems
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Since we're mostly working with MacBooks, the recommended client operating system is `macOS <https://www.apple.com/macos/big-sur/>`_.

.. hint::

    You can also work with *Linux* or *Windows*, however there's no support and you're on your own.

Automations
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Most automations are built for `macOS`_ and/or ``*NIX`` systems, such as:

- Infrastructure services (e.g. WLAN)
- :ref:`Makefiles <Makefile>` (i.e. the use of the ``make`` command vs. bat files)
- Python packages (e.g. paths ``/example/path`` vs ``C:\example\path``)
- Linting (e.g. ``\n`` vs. ``\r\n``)

.. hint::

    If you don't want to use `macOS`_, and since `macOS`_ is similar to a ``*NIX`` based system, you might be happier with a ``*NIX`` system than *Windows*.

Support
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`macOS`_ is the only supported operating system for clients at confirm IT solutions.

.. warning::

    As mentioned above, if you don't use `macOS`_, you're on yourself regarding the support. Since we're not willing to pay for the PITA support of "rogue" systems, the following rule applies:

    .. code-block:: text

        {MAX PAID TIME FOR SUPPORT} = {TIME REQUIRED TO SOLVE THE ISSUE ON MACOS} x 2

    **All time exceeding the formula above, has to be spent in spare time.**