France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

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@linuxiac As great as this sounds, I think this transition is just for this specific group "direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM)" and not for the entire government..

Your source says

"la DINUM annonce sa sortie de Windows au profit de postes sous système d'exploitation Linux.".

which means "The DINUM announces its exit from Windows towards workstations using Linux"

It doesn't say that all governmental agencies will do this transition.. (unfortunately, and hopefully this will come later)

@elduvelle
Sure, but if a group with overall responsibility for government computers switches the OS it uses successfully, they may subsequently push the rest of the government in that direction.

@linuxiac

@mpjgregoire @linuxiac
they may! but the French admin has a lot of inertia... I'll keep my fingers crossed but I'd wait for a clear and unambiguous statement on that to believe it!