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ck4829

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Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 09:38 AM

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France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech [View all] highplainsdem Apr 10 OP

Trump will use any connection to threaten, scam, destroy, terrorize. Irish_Dem Apr 10 #1

Other countries, please follow!! RockCreek Apr 10 #2

Linux graycampervan Apr 10 #28

Will Iinux run on older machines? mwmisses4289 Monday #51

K&R 2naSalit Apr 10 #3

Better security too n/t Cheezoholic Apr 10 #4

Oh yeah. ck4829 Monday #50

Just not buying our products Mblaze Apr 10 #5

Art of the deal ck4829 Monday #48

"They're just not that into you....." BurnDoubt Apr 10 #6

I doubt this is going to go anywhere..... reACTIONary Apr 10 #7

As I understand from the piece, this is about government computers, niyad Apr 10 #8

By that you may mean that government employees don't have a choice.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #20

Microsoft marketing and Linux fragmentation held back Linux. BadgerKid Apr 10 #10

I use the MS Office Suite at work and the Open suits at home.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #16

So, you think just because a system is dominant, that means it's better? paleotn Apr 10 #12

As a general principle, no.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #22

Buggy old Windows? But I do get your point. paleotn Apr 10 #24

There are a lot of application in Linux that can easily be used to get rid of Windows, and not miss it. Escurumbele Apr 10 #14

Yes, Let's see what happens. reACTIONary Apr 10 #23

Few people chose Microsoft. hunter Apr 10 #21

If you were using BSD at UC.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #25

You're mistaken about the target audience in question Random Boomer Apr 10 #29

At home, I've been using LibreOffice for years.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #38

I ditched Windows 20 years ago Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #31

RE after I mistyped a command and bricked my puter reACTIONary Apr 10 #39

Increased use of Linux may make applications development on its platform more economically viable and lead to artemisia1 Apr 10 #35

The chicken and egg scenario is correct.... reACTIONary Apr 10 #40

Kick liberalla Apr 10 #9

Wise decision. paleotn Apr 10 #11

Indeed ck4829 Monday #49

There's quite a learning curve but they might save some money IronLionZion Apr 10 #13

Windows is like a car that never drives or sounds right, Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #33

Great idea Evolve Dammit Apr 10 #15

Not only is Linux free but all sorts of applications and features Wonder Why Apr 10 #17

Merci Beau Coup, France!! Cha Apr 10 #18

C'est bon! nt Exp Apr 10 #19

I have never used a LINUX system. BidenRocks Apr 10 #26

Back when we had CD/DVD drives, you could get a "live CD" linux distro and boot it up to try. I did so many times. usonian Apr 10 #36

Yeah, good luck with that Polybius Apr 10 #27

Remember dual booting? Sweet Rosie Red Apr 10 #34

I replied to another OP. usonian Apr 10 #30

The other thread's a duplicate, as I pointed out there 4 hours ago. Thanks for posting a reply here as well.and highplainsdem Apr 10 #32

One more thing. Use the safest, most private linux OS ever. TAILS usonian Apr 10 #37

They should ditch Oracle as well RainCaster Saturday #41

A lot of European countries are making the switch. Aussie105 Saturday #42

I wish I could jfz9580m Saturday #43

I haven't played with Linux in over a decade fujiyamasan Saturday #44

The transition from Office applications will not be easy. Martin68 Saturday #45

Kick dalton99a Saturday #46

K&R ck4829 Monday #47

Smart duckworth969 Monday #52