France says it plans to move government computers running Windows to Linux, to further reduce its reliance on US technology, without providing a timeline

France is breaking up with Microsoft. The country has announced plans to migrate its government computers from Windows to Linux, a major move aimed at reducing reliance on US technology.

The shift represents one of the most significant national-level operating system migrations in recent memory. Linux, the open-source OS beloved by developers and privacy advocates, would replace Windows across French government infrastructure.

Details remain thin. France hasn't provided a timeline for the transition, leaving the scope and pace of the rollout unclear. Moving an entire government's computing stack off Windows is no small feat — it involves retraining staff, ensuring software compatibility, and rebuilding workflows.

The move fits a broader pattern of European governments seeking digital sovereignty and questioning their dependence on American tech giants. France is betting open source is the answer.