China follows Europe in switching to Linux with Windows being shown the door earlier than planned
- ⓘ PexelsThe Chinese flag with the Great Wall of China in the backgroundChina plans to drop Windows earlier than planned in favor of Linux for some government bodies.
- The move comes as part of China's broader push to reduce dependence on foreign products and services, especially those of US origin.
- According to a recent Bloomberg report, China has ordered several government agencies to drop Windows 10 China Government Edition in favor of Chinese-made Linux distributions ahead of its planned transition.
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- ⓘ PexelsThe Chinese flag with the Great Wall of China in the backgroundChina plans to drop Windows earlier than planned in favor of Linux for some government bodies.
- The move comes as part of China's broader push to reduce dependence on foreign products and services, especially those of US origin.
- According to a recent Bloomberg report, China has ordered several government agencies to drop Windows 10 China Government Edition in favor of Chinese-made Linux distributions ahead of its planned transition.
Sources: Notebookcheck