France Launches Government Linux Desktop Plan as Windows Exit Begins
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France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.
  • BastingChemina@slrpnk.netEnglish
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    2 months ago

    So far it’s just a plan to come up with a plan for this winter. It’s not like the French government is ready to switch all the workstations this year.

    But, things have been going on the right direction for a while.

    • DacoTaco@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 month ago

      Didnt the police systems run linux already? I vaguely remember of an old linux fork intended for french police

      • teolan@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 month ago

        The police is still on windows but the Gendarmerie (which serves as police in rural areas) usés GendBuntu (not a joke they truly have a Ubuntu fork)