Linux not Windows: Why Munich Is Shifting Back to Open Source

In a notable U-turn for the city, newly elected politicians in Munich have decided that its administration needs to use open source software, instead of proprietary products like Microsoft Office.

“Where it is technologically and financially possible, the city will put emphasis on open standards and free open source licensed software,” a new coalition agreement negotiated between the recently elected Green party and the Social Democrats says.

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