Munich has become the first large European city to change the operating system of its 14,000 computers, choosing Linux instead of Microsoft.
Despite estimated costs of 30 million euro and years of work, the politicians in the Bavarian capital decided to scrap Microsoft.
A wish to become independent and no longer forced to implement new software from one producer was a key reason behind the decision, reported German media on Friday.
The European Parliament and the European C...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.