China is fast-tracking removal of Windows 10 from government agencies over data security concerns, following a similar move by France. State-linked agencies are expected to adopt domestic Linux distributions such as Kylin OS (evolved from FreeBSD) and Unity Operating System (based on Deepin, which itself derives from Debian). The shift reflects a broader push for digital sovereignty away from US tech, and could fragment OS market share while boosting funding and adoption for Linux software.
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What Linux distributions is China using to replace Windows in government offices?
China is directing agencies to use Kylin OS and Unity Operating System instead of Windows. Kylin, built by Kylin Software Co., evolved from FreeBSD into its own operating system. Unity Operating System, made by Tongxin Software Technology Co., is based on Deepin, which itself is based on Debian. The push targets agencies handling sensitive data. Teams weighing a shift away from Windows toward Linux track sovereignty-driven OS moves like this on daily.dev.
Why is China removing Windows 10 from government computers?
China is removing Windows 10 from state-linked agencies over unspecified data security concerns, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology and assert digital sovereignty. This follows a similar move by the French government, which called its dependence on US tech a strategic risk. Domestic Linux alternatives are being fast-tracked as replacements. Anyone following the shift toward domestic OS alternatives and away from Windows can follow these developments on daily.dev.