Lyon Adopts Linux and OnlyOffice to Replace Microsoft Products
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The city of Lyon, France, is replacing Microsoft Windows and Office with Linux, OnlyOffice, NextCloud, and PostgreSQL as part of a broader strategy to reduce dependency on proprietary software. This move follows similar actions by Denmark and the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The article highlights the growing trend of European entities adopting open-source solutions.
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Like the other European entities, Lyon's move is part of a broader strategy to reduce dependency on proprietary software.
A leading economic hub is replacing Windows and Microsoft Office with Linux and OnlyOffice.
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