France ditches Windows for Linux to move away from American tools, mirroring a shift in India
Published on: April 21, 2026, 10:44 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
France is migrating 2.5 million government workstations from Microsoft Windows to Linux, citing a need for control over data and strategic decisions. This move mirrors India's earlier adoption of domestic software like Zoho Mail and its document suite. European nations are increasingly prioritising "digital sovereignty" due to geopolitical concerns and reliance on US technology.
