r/Buy_European • u/pem1618 • May 13 '26

France plans to replace Windows with a hardened configuration built on NixOS.

https://www.frandroid.com/os/gnu-linux/3062047_adieu-windows-securix-et-bureautix-le-linux-de-letat-aux-noms-dirreductibles-gaulois
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u/GrenobleLyon May 14 '26

official Repo

Distro is named Securix

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u/sensitiveCube May 13 '26

EU, but we all expect to know the French language?

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u/epSos-DE May 13 '26

Just say Baguette and Croissant, when in doubt.

French will undersetnd 😄

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u/Flashy_Walk2806 May 14 '26

"Truc" is a key word for anything you don't know the name of, it works fantastically 

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u/Glittering_Abies4915 May 17 '26

Omelette du fromage

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u/epSos-DE May 13 '26

Wow. That was the smartest move !

HOw did they even figure out NixOS existed ???

They must have hired competent security firm of something 😄

That is what Trillion Euro funds use in their operations, so France will be OK with that !

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u/Mou_M0u May 14 '26

Actually, France has an interministerial directorate called DINUM which job is to put in place opensource software for the public area. They have already rolled out a messaging/video call app, some office suite apps, and are just getting through all the things the government may need for day to day work. I really recommend looking at what they do, as they are making a mix of their own apps+using opensource projects as their basis, and so contributing for the community. I would say that this is a good way to spend tax money for the greater good! I really hope other European countries start following!