Jim KillockApr 11

I really want to hear more about France's plans to migrate government to #Linux as part of their #DigitalSovereignty strategy.

https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

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.

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Show threadSimon Zerafa

@jim

This will be interesting for everyone at all levels from SOHO business up to other Governments.

Any word on which Linux distribution they will use? 🙂

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Show threadJim KillockApr 11

RE: https://fosstodon.org/@Gina/116379170038576801

@simonzerafa See this below, not yet, basically

Show threadSimon ZerafaApr 11

@jim

Thanks! 🙂

I suspect it will be a custom distro based on some base with commercial support options?

Show threadJim KillockApr 11
@simonzerafa Further discussion here https://www.reddit.com/r/linux/comments/1sifb7t/france_plans_to_replace_windows_with_a_hardened/ and https://github.com/cloud-gouv/securix - but the PR seems to say European OS's rather than any single distro across government