The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft
Software Microsoft netherlands digital sovereignty The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft The Dutch government wants to replace US software with Linux and open-source alternatives By Alfonso Maruccia September 29, 2026, 13:16 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Microsoft No More: European countries are increasing efforts to build sovereign digital infrastructure to replace Microsoft and other US-based solutions.
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- ▪Microsoft No More: European countries are increasing efforts to build sovereign digital infrastructure to replace Microsoft and other US-based solutions.
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Software Microsoft netherlands digital sovereignty The Netherlands is building its own Linux OS to break free from Microsoft The Dutch government wants to replace US software with Linux and open-source alternatives By Alfonso Maruccia September 29, 2026, 13:16 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Microsoft No More: European countries are increasing efforts to build sovereign digital infrastructure to replace Microsoft and other US-based solutions. The Dutch government is even working on its own Linux distribution because The Hague is reportedly tired of Washington's threats against EU-based institutions. The Dutch government is trying to solve its digital sovereignty problem with its own Linux operating system.
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