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The Dutch government might make the leap to Linux.

It’s reportedly testing an alternative to Windows based on the Dutch Linux distro NixOS, according to Tweakers. It’s part of DAWO, a program aimed at reducing the Dutch government’s reliance on non-European tech, including things like office and collaboration apps. Earlier this year, France’s government also announced a switch to Linux. [Link: The Netherlands joins Europe's gradual migration from Windows to Linux on government PCs | https://www.xda-developers.com/the-netherlands-joins-europes-gradual-migration-from-windows-to-linux-on-government-pcs/ | XDA]

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It’s reportedly testing an alternative to Windows based on the Dutch Linux distro NixOS , according to Tweakers . It’s part of DAWO , a program aimed at reducing the Dutch government’s reliance on non-European tech, including things like office and collaboration apps. Earlier this year, France’s government also announced a switch to Linux.

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