I think that there was a mix-up of what “their” was referring to in this line of conversation. It seems to me like you two are saying the same thing otherwise.
OC initially referred to it as “my laptop,” you’re correct about that, but that’s kind of a colloquialism - or has been everywhere I work. “My system” just refers to the hardware into which you login, assuming they provide you with such. I refer to the laptop my employer provided as “my laptop” or “my work laptop” if there’s a need to disambiguate, but I’m under no illusions regarding what would happen to the hardware if I left the company.
Also, though my work laptop isn’t locked down like that person’s is, I’m not going to install anything not work related or login to any personal accounts. After all, I agree with you: it’s the employer’s laptop provided to allow me to advance their interests.
I think that there was a mix-up of what “their” was referring to in this line of conversation. It seems to me like you two are saying the same thing otherwise.
OC initially referred to it as “my laptop,” you’re correct about that, but that’s kind of a colloquialism - or has been everywhere I work. “My system” just refers to the hardware into which you login, assuming they provide you with such. I refer to the laptop my employer provided as “my laptop” or “my work laptop” if there’s a need to disambiguate, but I’m under no illusions regarding what would happen to the hardware if I left the company.
Also, though my work laptop isn’t locked down like that person’s is, I’m not going to install anything not work related or login to any personal accounts. After all, I agree with you: it’s the employer’s laptop provided to allow me to advance their interests.