How a small German state's bid to replace Microsoft with open-source alternatives like Linux and Kamailio faces issues, as the EU pushes "digital sovereignty" (Laura Pitel/Financial Times)
Laura Pitel / Financial Times : How a small German state's bid to replace Microsoft with open-source alternatives like Linux and Kamailio faces issues, as the EU pushes “digital sovereignty” — Schleswig-Holstein's radical tech overhaul offers Europe a live experiment in ending dependence on US Big Tech
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