Post #1581549

2026-04-10 07:14 UTC

Just 4 years ago I wouldn&#39;t have believed this shift as remotely possible. &quot;France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.&quot; #Linux #OpenSource #France #DigitalSovereignty https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

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@lazysupper@famichiki.jp 2026-04-10 08:43

@s1m0n4@ohai.social > reduce reliance on non-European digital technologies La vache!! That's awesome. I wonder which non-European country they're most concerned about. 🤔

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@iode@mastodon.online 2026-04-10 09:15

@s1m0n4@ohai.social This is a fantastic development. We look forward to the day when ethical, privacy-respecting, and EU-centered procurement on mobile devices is taken into account as well.

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@Tattie@eldritch.cafe 2026-04-10 09:32

@s1m0n4@ohai.social France is transitioning Happy for him

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@jon_bon@toot.cat 2026-04-10 13:20

@s1m0n4@ohai.social "For now, there are no specific details about which distributions will be used, as that decision will apparently come a bit later." I'm really excited to know which they will choose. 😁

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@alessandro@cosocial.ca 2026-04-10 14:49

@s1m0n4@ohai.social Enfin, 2026 sera l'année de Linux sur le desktop!

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