The French state accelerates Its transition to Linux: a strong signal that businesses cannot Ignore
The DINUM has just formalized the phase-out of Windows for its own workstations to switch to Linux. Here’s what this concretely changes for IT departments and administrators managing a printing fleet.
Digital Sovereignty Becomes a State Priority
The Direction Interministérielle du Numérique (DINUM) has officially announced the migration of its workstations to Linux, gradually abandoning Windows. Even more significantly, each ministry must now present its own plan to reduce extra-European digital dependencies by autumn 2026.
This move comes amid geopolitical tensions between Europe and the United States, particularly regarding digital regulation and data control. It reflects a growing awareness: heavy reliance on American solutions exposes European organizations to sovereignty and security risks.
Today, a large part of digital infrastructure depends on non-European players, which can limit control over sensitive data and critical tools. This situation is pushing Europe to strengthen its digital autonomy by developing local alternatives and reducing strategic dependencies.
The stakes are clear: regain control of data and secure essential infrastructure in a context where digital has become a lever of power.
👉 Read the DINUM’s official press release
The National Gendarmerie Did It, So Can You
he Gendarmerie nationale pioneered the migration of all 100,000 of its Windows XP workstations to Ubuntu as early as the late 2000s. Today, it is fully independent of the American operating system.
What was groundbreaking yesterday is now a necessity for all administrations and businesses seeking to regain control of their digital destiny.
Gespage : Natively Linux-Compatible, From the Start
At Cartadis, we anticipated this requirement. Gespage runs natively on Linux, this isn’t a recent adaptation, but an architectural choice made from the software’s inception.
Concretely, this means:
✅ No dependency on Windows to run your Gespage server
✅ Open and interoperable architecture, compatible with the most common Linux environments
✅ Guaranteed service continuity during your OS migration
✅ A sovereign solution, designed and developed in France by Cartadis
While many of our competitors remain tied to the Microsoft ecosystem, Gespage offers you true infrastructure freedom.
Migrate to Linux with Confidence Using Gespage
The transition to Linux doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. With Gespage, your print management seamlessly follows your migration, no interruptions, no costly replacement projects, no hidden dependencies.
Our teams support IT departments, administrations, and local authorities through this transition, with dedicated technical support and over 50 years of field expertise.
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