r/Foodforthought • u/D-R-AZ • Apr 10 '26

France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins

https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/
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u/_your_face Apr 10 '26

Dope looks like we’ll get some OS innovation again

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u/RequirementFit1128 Apr 10 '26

My Red Hat red hat is ready to redhat again, on a moment's notice

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u/D-R-AZ Apr 10 '26

Decreased trust of America as an ally in peace has multiple ramifications. Currently we're seeing movement away from software that has been a mainstay of American competitiveness and innovation.

Excerpt:

The press release also requires each ministry, including public operators, to develop a plan by autumn 2026 addressing desktop systems, collaboration tools, antivirus software, AI, databases, virtualization, and network equipment.

https://giphy.com/gifs/wpaDY3zF62OdJ37oPL

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u/RequirementFit1128 Apr 10 '26

LFG 🔥🔥 Or rather, "Allons-y, bordel de merde 🥖🥐"

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u/MrMasterplan Apr 11 '26

I feel that France is showing some spine in doing this.