France is transitioning government desktops to Linux, with each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026.https://linuxiac.com/france-launches-government-linux-desktop-plan-as-windows-exit-begins/

[kevinrns@mstdn.social]

@elduvelle @linuxiac

No that is wrong. The DINUM oversees the transition. Will monitor and assist ALL MINISTRIES to transition OFF US software.

[mpjgregoire@cosocial.ca]

@elduvelle
Sure, but if a group with overall responsibility for government computers switches the OS it uses successfully, they may subsequently push the rest of the government in that direction.

@linuxiac

[erikbussink@vmst.io]

@linuxiac Bring back #Mandriva !!

[elduvelle@neuromatch.social]

@kevinrns
do you have a quote where this is specifically and explicitly mentioned?

@linuxiac

[elduvelle@neuromatch.social]

@mpjgregoire @linuxiac
they may! but the French admin has a lot of inertia... I'll keep my fingers crossed but I'd wait for a clear and unambiguous statement on that to believe it!

[frutigeraero00@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac I wish other eu countries do the same...

[dec23k@mastodon.ie]

@MichelPatrice @linuxiac
Et DOM/TOM aussi!

[bud22@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac Good for you!

[alandvalonline@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac How do you say YAAAASSSSSS in Francois? OIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE???

[staringatclouds@mstdn.social]

@linuxiac Any word on which distribution they're going for ?

[kevinrns@mstdn.social]

@elduvelle @linuxiac

"As the announcement comes directly from DINUM, which oversees digital strategy across ministries, it holds greater significance than a local pilot or isolated administrative project."

"... each ministry required to formalize its implementation plan by autumn 2026"

Each ministry, in 3 to 6 months.

"Its a formal declaration ... explicitly designating Linux as the replacement for Windows workstations as part of a broader interministerial strategy."

Interministerial

[mimblewimble@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac

[gregprice@sfba.social]

@kevinrns @Di4na @linuxiac Unfortunately that's not what the original source says (which they helpfully link to):
https://www.numerique.gouv.fr/sinformer/espace-presse/souverainete-numerique-reduction-dependances-extra-europeennes/

The move off Windows to Linux is specifically for the DINUM itself. The mandate for all ministries is much looser: a plan for "reduction of extra-European dependencies".

That can mean a lot of things. The DINUM Linux migration is one of three examples they give; the other two are about various SaaS services.

[doctormo@floss.social]

@bhasic

I wish there was a word that meant "European Unionist", Because Ubuntu is European (Isle of Man for tax reasons ) It's just not Unionist.

This is important to us Brits who are still Europeans, even after Brexit. Our position on the continent of Europe didn't change nor our cultural connection to the mainland.

(Please don't use Ubuntu, Canonical is not a nice company)

[justin@mastodon.tacoma.community]

@linuxiac
Vive la France

[marco_m_aus_f@freiburg.social]

@Sir_Osis_of_Liver @linuxiac The french Gendarmerie has been using its own Ubuntu-based distro since ...2009?
"Gendbuntu".

[guillotine_jones@beige.party]

@linuxiac
With this news of the French government transitioning its desktop computers to Linux, I may finally forgive that French guy who stole my girlfriend in the mid '70s.
#Linux #France #Grudge

[ninestonesclose@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac this is a great start but needs to go further. All EU counties should be dining this now as a matter of priority.

[apnoe_soeren@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac Why not Suse SLED ?

[ravioli@mastodon.ml]

@linuxiac
That's not gonna happen. Every time we hear another mass GNU/Linux migration it's just bargaining with Microsoft.