French government say it's ditching Windows for Linux — country accelerates plans to ditch US-based software in digital sovereignty push
France is accelerating its digital sovereignty plans by announcing its exit from Windows in favor of Linux for workstations. This move aims to eliminate U.S.-based commercial interests from government computers. The plan includes migrating to sovereign solutions and adopting open-source alternatives for collaborative tools. French Ministers emphasize reducing reliance on technologies controlled by outside interests to regain control of digital destiny. The decision to move to Linux could influence other EU countries and organizations, potentially impacting software and services businesses.
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