tech
April 10, 2026
France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France's move to ditch Windows for Linux is its latest effort to reduce its reliance on American tech giants.
TL;DR
- France plans to transition government computers from Microsoft Windows to the open-source Linux operating system.
- The goal is to reduce reliance on U.S. technology and achieve "digital sovereignty."
- This initiative aims to regain control over the government's data and digital infrastructure.
- The switchover will begin with computers at the French government’s digital agency, DINUM.
- This follows France's decision to replace Microsoft Teams with the French-made Visio for video conferencing.
- The government also plans to migrate its health data platform to a new trusted platform.
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