France Shifts from US Tech to Linux

By Norman Metanza

France is strategically transitioning its government agencies away from U.S. tech, particularly Microsoft products, to bolster its digital independence. This ambitious shift involves adopting Linux as the new operating system, with all agencies expected to submit their transition plans by Fall 2026.

France has announced plans to gradually transition its government agencies away from U.S.-based tech products, aiming to enhance the country's independence from American tech companies.
This strategic shift specifically includes reducing reliance on Microsoft products.
Linux is being adopted as the operating system of choice for French government agencies.
According to bucknellian.net, the Interministerial Digital Directorate will be the first to make this switch.
All government agencies are expected to submit their transition plans by Fall 2026, as reported by bucknellian.net.

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