Denmark’s decision to shift its Ministry for Digital Affairs from Microsoft’s proprietary stack to LibreOffice and Linux marks a pivotal moment in the European public sector’s approach to digital sovereignty, IT budget management, and the quest for vendor independence. While the battle between...
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In a significant move towards digital sovereignty, the city of Lyon, France, has announced plans to transition its public administration from Microsoft Office to open-source alternatives. This strategic shift aims to reduce dependence on American software solutions and enhance control over the...
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Denmark's Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced a strategic shift in its software infrastructure, opting to replace Microsoft Office with the open-source suite LibreOffice while retaining the Windows operating system. This decision underscores the ministry's commitment to enhancing digital...
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In a remarkable convergence of technological titans, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Linux creator Linus Torvalds recently met for the first time at a private dinner hosted by Microsoft Azure CTO Mark Russinovich. This gathering also included David Cutler, a key figure in the development of...
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Denmark’s Ministry of Digital Affairs is embarking on a bold and closely watched transformation: phasing out Windows and Office 365 in favor of Linux and LibreOffice across a major segment of its governmental IT infrastructure. With the announcement by Minister Caroline Stage Olsen, Denmark...
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The decision by Schleswig-Holstein, Germany’s northernmost state, to phase out Microsoft software from all public administration marks one of the most ambitious moves yet by a European government towards digital sovereignty. This politically charged and technically complex transition—already...
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