LinuxiacFrance 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/
Thomas Depierre@linuxiac hmm actually, as a french, I am not sure this say that all ministers will move to Linux. It can be interpreted as only saying that the DINUM own workstations will move to Linux. This is a far smaller park, mostly of people already working on the IT stuff itself
Kevin RussellNo. Its very clear.
"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."
"Each ministry."👈
Very clear.
"As the announcement comes directly from DINUM, which oversees digital strategy across ministries,👉 it holds greater significance than a local pilot or isolated administrative project."👈
Greg Price@kevinrns @Di4na @linuxiac Unfortunately that's not what the original source says (which they helpfully link to):
https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/souverainete-numerique-reduction-dependances-extra-europeennes/
The move off Windows to Linux is specifically for the DINUM itself. The mandate for all ministries is much looser: a plan for "reduction of extra-European dependencies".
That can mean a lot of things. The DINUM Linux migration is one of three examples they give; the other two are about various SaaS services.