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The EU is turning to open source software as part of a digital decolonization strategy to reduce dependency on American tech companies, particularly Microsoft. While Linux and FOSS have technical excellence and interoperability tools (Wine, Zorin OS, Winboat), they suffer from too many fragmented options and lack enterprise-focused coordination. The EU could catalyze change by defining requirements for a standardized open source desktop with Windows migration support, then creating transparent support structures that benefit both public and private sectors. Success depends on the EU creating the right conditions for FOSS evolution rather than attempting top-down control.

Open source's new mission: Rebuild a continent's tech stack