The Dutch government plans to invest more in software developed in Europe to reduce reliance on foreign technology vendors, including Microsoft. The effort, called DAWO, or Digital Autonomous Work Environment for Government, covers more than replacing Windows: it also includes exploring cloud infrastructure and productivity software.
The program is at an early stage, with small trials reportedly under way at public bodies. Eight municipalities are said to be preparing trials. The first migrations are expected by the end of next year, though a broader transition could take years and involve multiple bids, according to Tom's Hardware.
NixOS is expected to replace Windows in the first migration. The open-source operating system was developed by Dutch developer Eelco Dolstra, and its foundation is based in the Netherlands. The report says openSUSE and Fedora were also trialled before NixOS was selected.
The Netherlands is also said to be working with France's La Suite and Germany's openDesk. The push for European-developed technology comes amid geopolitical tensions and concerns about potential US government access to data held by American software providers. Other public bodies making similar moves include Germany's Schleswig-Holstein state, Estonia and the French city of Lyon.
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