• echo64@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    This is great news, but it is always worth remembering the ebb and flow of these things. It happens because an individual cared. Eventually, that individual won’t be in the decision-making process, and the office will likely come back. At least it usually goes thst way.

    • WallEx@feddit.de
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      9 months ago

      Exactly what happened in Bavaria when they did the same thing a few years back.

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      9 months ago

      No matter what, this is crucial for the adaptation of Linux, because someone will actually use it and get used to the system.

      That may also spark the interest in software development for the platform, which could make Linux support more platforms.

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      9 months ago

      Maybe. Things come and goes is a very natural thing. Maybe the next one woudn’t be MS office either. We don’t know. For now, just celebrate they decided to use LibreOffice first.

      P.S. Hope they also donate to the project and support it.