US sanctions force The Netherlands off Microsoft and toward alternative NixOS-based software ecosystem — trial programs running now, first release expected at end of 2027
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The U.S. imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court, preventing it from using ubiquitous U.S.-based software.
  • benjirenji@slrpnk.netEnglish
    31·
    4 hours ago

    I wish. Organizations and countries/municipalities are far too lazy to make the change.

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      3 hours ago

      The time and money involved are both staggering. This isn’t about you switching operating systems on your personal laptop.

      Where are you going to get support staff anytime soon? All those Windows admins magically switching to Linux overnight?

      Hell, Linux offers nothing remotely comparable to the power of Active Directory. That alone will keep Windows in the lead.

      And more. This isn’t about lazy.

      • Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
        1·
        2 hours ago

        I have worked in big company where linux and windows coexisted, but we were developers so maybe that’s why (IT was very strict though).