France to drop Windows: Government to shift to Linux; EU pushes digital sovereignty

 France is ditching Microsoft Windows for Linux, a significant step in Europe’s push for digital sovereignty and reduced reliance on American tech giants. This move, aimed at regaining control over data and digital infrastructure, aligns with broader EU efforts to lessen dependence on foreign technology. The initiative begins with government digital agencies, signaling a strategic shift in national digital policy. France is ditching Microsoft Windows for Linux, a significant step in Europe’s push for digital sovereignty and reduced reliance on American tech giants. This move, aimed at regaining control over data and digital infrastructure, aligns with broader EU efforts to lessen dependence on foreign technology. The initiative begins with government digital agencies, signaling a strategic shift in national digital policy.