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/

[sir_osis_of_liver@beige.party]

@bhasic @linuxiac

That makes sense. Thanks.

[di4na@hachyderm.io]

@linuxiac hmm actually, as a french, I am not sure this say that all ministers will move to Linux. It can be interpreted as only saying that the DINUM own workstations will move to Linux. This is a far smaller park, mostly of people already working on the IT stuff itself

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[elduvelle@neuromatch.social]

@linuxiac As great as this sounds, I think this transition is just for this specific group "direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM)" and not for the entire government..

Your source says

"la DINUM annonce sa sortie de Windows au profit de postes sous système d'exploitation Linux.".

which means "The DINUM announces its exit from Windows towards workstations using Linux"

It doesn't say that all governmental agencies will do this transition.. (unfortunately, and hopefully this will come later)

[elduvelle@neuromatch.social]

@Di4na @linuxiac
my thoughts exactly!

[outstar@mastodon.social]

@linuxiac still too bad that there are still pieces of shit in general....

[michelpatrice@jasette.facil.services]

@linuxiac

Des milliers de linuxiens à travers l'Hexagone sont en proie à une furieuse crise de priapisme.

[michelpatrice@jasette.facil.services]

@linuxiac

Are the americans tired of winning yet?

[kevinrns@mstdn.social]

@Di4na @linuxiac

No. Its very clear.

"The press release also requires each ministry, including public operators, to develop a plan by autumn 2026 addressing desktop systems, collaboration tools, antivirus software, AI, databases, virtualization, and network equipment."

"Each ministry."

Very clear.

"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."

[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