This might just shake things up
"Switzerland Now Requires All Government Software To Be Open Source"
Not trusting or relying on the Microsofts of the world anymore.
Sturmer believes everyone will benefit from this regulation, as it reduces vendor lock-in for the public sector, allows companies to expand their digital business solutions, and potentially leads to reduced IT costs and improved services for taxpayers.
https://news.slashdot.org/story/24/07/23/2025220/switzerland-now-requires-all-government-software-to-be-open-source
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