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German state ditches Microsoft for Linux and LibreOffice
Why? Schleswig-Holstein cites cost, security, and digital sovereignty - though not necessarily in that order.
The Document FoundationThanks to hardware vendors working hand-in-glove with Microsoft, many people never realize there are alternatives to Windows and Office. "The use of open source software also benefits from improved IT security, cost-effectiveness, data protection, and seamless collaboration between different systems," Schrödter said." Going forward, the plan is to replace Microsoft Office with LibreOffice, Windows with a yet-to-be-determined Linux desktop distro, and other Microsoft-specific programs with open-source equivalents.
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