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[-] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 1 month ago

You'll probably be fine unless you're using apple hardware or some weird ultraproprietary thing. An Ethernet to USB adapter will get you connected if you need to manually download your wifi drivers, but this is extremely unlikely in 2025.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 month ago

I used liveboot for debian and it worked great! obviously didn't save anything on reboot since it's just a USB but I connected to WiFi, got my browser, used 1password, and even found a Linux openvpn app for openconnect for work that actually works. just need to check so my cam and microphone works for zoom :)

[-] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 3 points 1 month ago

Assuming you get a OpenVPN config file for work or know the credentials: OpenVPN is integrated in most distros, no app needed. Just go to your network settings and add a new connection. Either add an OpenVPN connection if you want to configure it manually or if you have a config file, there is an option to import it.

Doing it this way adds a simple toggle like turning on/off your wifi. Pretty neat.

[-] cupcakezealot@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month ago

hmm, i'll check that; i found this which works well since the actual linux client of globalprotect is locked behind a paywall. i didn't have a config from work, just a url to connect to and then i log in via 365.

[-] domi@lemmy.secnd.me 2 points 1 month ago

Ah, didn't know GlobalProtect has a different way to authenticate. Should be fine to use the application you linked then.

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