Debian GNU/Linux is the preferred distribution for many users in the public sector, in government, and in administration. This page exists to
- collect the main benefits of using Debian GNU/Linux for governmental use.
- list known users in the public sector.
- promote the use of Debian GNU/Linux in the administration.
Benefits
- independence of any nation - e.g. for obvious reasons, Kim Jong-il won't run an US-MS-OS on his game PC and George W. Bush might shrink away from using a French distribution on his laptop.
- independence of any company - e.g. one administration want to make use of local support companies for political reasons.
- flexibility - Debian has a reputation of being better adaptable than other distribution
- stability - Debian is both famous and notorious for having long release cycles. This accommodates the public sector especially.
Users
User |
Field of application |
Link |
Europe |
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City of Munich, Germany |
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City of Vienna, Austria |
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Region of Extremadura, Spain |
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Germany |
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