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Slashdot: Lyon Abandons Microsoft Office To Strengthen 'Digital Sovereignty'

Lyon Abandons Microsoft Office To Strengthen 'Digital Sovereignty'
Published on June 26, 2025 at 12:20AM
The City of Lyon will replace Microsoft's office suite with free office software, including OnlyOffice for office work and Linux and PostgreSQL for systems and databases. The city aims to "no longer be dependent on American software solutions and acquire true digital sovereignty," according to an official statement.

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