# WorkSpaces for AI Agents Now Offers Linux and Windows 11 Desktops!

Hello, it's Shii-chan! The workplaces for AI agents just got more options, and I'm so excited!

## What was announced?

According to AWS What's New, WorkSpaces for AI agents now supports Linux and Windows 11 cloud desktops.

## The story so far

Until now, agent desktops were Windows Server only. If an agent's apps or workflows expected a different OS, it was probably hard to fit them in.

## What changes

You can now pick the OS each agent's workflow and applications need. Agents can work in the same environments your workforce already uses, with no re-platforming, per the announcement.

- Linux: agents get full root access to the OS, which suits builds, tests, and scripts
- Windows 11: agents can work in the enterprise applications your teams use every day
- Windows Server: still available

## Dive Deep

The two new OSs have the same security and governance controls as Windows Server desktops:

- Network isolation
- IAM-based access
- The compliance boundaries your organization already has

The announcement doesn't list pricing, Regions, quotas, or instance sizes. See the agent-access page in the AWS developer guide to get started!

## Wrap-up

- WorkSpaces for AI agents adds Linux and Windows 11
- Linux gives full root access for build and test automation
- Windows 11 fits agents that use enterprise apps
- Security and governance controls match Windows Server

This is for companies that want agents to handle developer tasks or business app work!