News Summary

• France said it plans to move some of its government computers to the open source operating system Linux.
• The switchover will begin with computers at the French government’s digital agency, DINUM.
• This is the latest effort by France to reduce its dependence on U.S. tech giants and use technology and cloud services originated within its borders.
• Lawmakers and government leaders across Europe are growing more aware of the looming threat facing them at home, and their over-reliance on American technology.