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“France just handed Microsoft a termination notice for 2.5 million government devices. The Interministerial Digital Directorate issued an official directive requiring all ministries to develop Linux migration plans by autumn 2026, ditching Windows as part of a broader push for digital independence.<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t just about operating systems. The overhaul extends to:<\/p>\n
Collaboration tools<\/p>\n
Antivirus software<\/p>\n
AI platforms<\/p>\n
Databases<\/p>\n
Network equipment<\/p>\n
This essentially rebuilds France\u2019s entire government tech stack without U.S. dependencies.”<\/p>\n
Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/france-just-kicked-microsoft-off-161724952.html<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.neowin.net\/amp\/frances-ditches-windows-in-favor-of-linux\/<\/a><\/p>\n