Can this Linux-powered operating system disrupt Windows' hold in the European Union?

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/36434036

A new community-led initiative called “EU OS” to develop a Linux distribution initiative looks like a positive development. It is specifically created to address the unique requirements of the European Union’s (EU) public sector organizations. For me, this initiative stands out for its commitment to the EU’s digital sovereignty, reducing reliance on external vendors, and creating a secure, independent digital ecosystem.

  • 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.worldEnglish
    15·
    11 hours ago

    Just in case nobody reads the article:

    EU OS is not an entirely new operating system and uses a Linux foundation based on Fedora and KDE Plasma as the desktop environment.

    The main advantage of EU OS lies in its focus on standardization rather than creating something entirely new. It offers a shared Linux foundation that can be fine-tuned with additional bits, regardless of whether it be for national, regional, sector-specific, or organizational use.

    EU OS = KDE Fedora

    So if you install KDE Fedora, then you have EU OS so far until there are more standards in place.

        • sun_is_ra@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          9 hours ago

          No

          if something is EU focused then I suppose we could call it EU standard. That is: a standard among EU countries and no where else.

          This is bad. We need one single international standarrd and we have one.

          • 9tr6gyp3@lemmy.worldEnglish
            1·
            8 hours ago

            The EU standards are not set yet. They are open to change. If you feel they need to change, chime in to them.

            They are just selecting what they think is best