France has taken a big step towards reducing its dependence on American tech companies. The government of President Emmanuel Macron has decided to remove American software Microsoft Windows from its government computers and start using the open-source operating system Linux.
France took a big step, will leave Windows and shift to Linux
Why will France leave Windows and shift to Linux?
According to TechCrunch report, France believes that too much dependence on American companies is not good for its security and autonomy. According to French Minister David Amiel, this step has been taken to regain control over our ‘digital destiny’. France no longer wants to leave the command of its data and digital infrastructure in anyone else’s hands.
Growing concern in Europe regarding Trump administration’s policy
Impact of the policies of the Trump government: This decision has come at a time when there is increasing concern in Europe regarding the policies of the Trump administration in America. In recent months, France has become alert due to the way America has weaponized sanctions and blocked access to many international services. He fears that dependence on American technology may create problems for him in the future.
Not just Windows, a lot more changed
It will start from the French Government’s Digital Agency (DINUM). France has already abandoned ‘Microsoft Teams’ and adopted the indigenous tool ‘Visio’. Health data is also set to be shifted to a new secure platform by the end of this year.
France is moving towards digital sovereignty
France is now moving towards digital sovereignty, so that it does not have to look to any other country for its technology. Let us tell you that digital sovereignty or digital independence or digital sovereignty has become very important for every country today. It shows its complete control over the data, technology and digital systems of a country.
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