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France to Transition Government Workstations to Linux by 2027

4/14/2026

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France will transition government workstations from Windows to a Linux desktop based on GendBuntu, announced by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM).
By 2027, all ministries must submit plans to migrate to Linux.
GendBuntu has been used by France's national police since 2008, saving millions annually.
The desktop, tentatively named FranceOS, will offer open-source tools for secure communication and collaboration, signaling a shift toward digital sovereignty.

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France will transition government workstations from Windows to a Linux desktop based on GendBuntu, announced by the Interministerial Directorate for Digital Affairs (DINUM).
By 2027, all ministries must submit plans to migrate to Linux.
GendBuntu has been used by France's national police since 2008, saving millions annually.
The desktop, tentatively named FranceOS, will offer open-source tools for secure communication and collaboration, signaling a shift toward digital sovereignty.