France announced plans to migrate government computers from Windows to Linux-based open-source systems to reduce dependence on U.S. technology. The shift reflects broader European concerns about reliance on American tech giants and follows the Trump administration's policy volatility since January 2025.
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France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech
France mandates government-wide Windows-to-Linux migration to reduce US tech dependence, signaling Europe's strategic push for digital sovereignty amid post-Trump policy uncertainty.
Friday, April 10, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: TechCrunchBY sys://pipeline
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