https://blog.documentfoundation.org/blog/2021/11/18/german-state-planning-to-switch-25000-pcs-to-libreoffice/ [post] The Document Foundation Blog * TDF Home + TDF Statutes * LibreOffice Home + Discover LibreOffice + LibreOffice DevCentral * Documents + TDF Ledgers + Annual Report + LibreOffice Flyers * Pictures * Tenders * Grants * Media Hub + Press Releases + Press Clippings * Merchandise * Donate + Donation help 18 Nov 2021 German state planning to switch 25,000 PCs to LibreOffice Posted in Announcements, LibreOffice By Mike Saunders On November 18, 2021 [holstein_en] The north-German state of Schleswig-Holstein plans to switch to open source software, including LibreOffice, in its administration and schools. In doing so, the state wants to reduce its dependence on proprietary software, and eventually end it altogether. By the end of 2026, Microsoft Office is to be replaced by LibreOffice on all 25,000 computers used by civil servants and employees (including teachers), and the Windows operating system is to be replaced by GNU/Linux. The necessary steps for this are specified in the planning of the Schleswig-Holstein state parliament (German), as digital minister Jan Philipp Albrecht explains in an interview with c't (also German - Google Translate version here). Lothar Becker and Thorsten Behrens from The Documentation Foundation, the non-profit entity behind LibreOffice, were invited to a meeting with those responsible (photos below). The focus was on cloud solutions, integration with LibreOffice and other systems, and video conferencing tools. We at the Document Foundation are pleased that LibreOffice is being used in public institutions, and hope that more federal states, governments and other organisations around the world will join the migration. [sh_1] [sh_2] [sh_3] [sh_4] (Germany map in banner image: David Liuzzo, CC-BY-SA) Comments 1. [5742e1651d] By GOGOGO! Such an important move. We need to switch schools, universities and government away from Microsoft Office and Teams. The effect this will have is huge. Can't wait for more states to adapt. on 2021-11-18 Reply 2. [57237345ef] By Martin S. Other states tried it already and went back (Niedersachsen switched to Linux and back). I will say it is a success if they still use it after 5 years. on 2021-11-18 Reply 3. [3d8dffaaeb] By 3 Make this work, and work well! Lead the way for other governments and educational institutions. Don't let Micro$oft inveigle their way back in (with bribery) like they did in Milan. on 2021-11-18 Reply 4. [e63742e8d3] By Clemens Thank you. LibreOffice is awesome. on 2021-11-18 Reply 5. [f8f67f4307] By James Harking Very positive news, I assume this will be Windows clients, in my opinion the Windows version is worse than the Linux client, with over 90% of users on Windows platforms I think we should be focusing on making this the premier platform (or at least bringing it to parity with Linux / GTK) for the future. As these users will be using a 'ribbon' like interface will the support team be focusing on making the transition smoother by defaulting to the Tabbed / Notebook bar UI be default as a quick win to aid adoption? As LibreOffice doesn't provide a mail client / PIM compared to Microsoft Office is there a recommendation on how this short coming will be filled? Or will the municipality still stay on desktop Outlook? What is the position / strategy by the document foundation for users that have interaction with Teams and One Note? Is there a substitute recommended or something coming in the future offering equivalent functionality? I think these are all important questions that should be considered when looking at a transition to make it successful or there will be a calling to return to the previous suite and that doesn't look great for LibreOffice in the medium term. Thanks all on 2021-11-18 Reply 6. [7573494d92] By Gerry I think the reasons for switching back from Libre Office and/or Linux had little to do with usability. The German experiences are well documented. on 2021-11-18 Reply 7. [30b5d992c3] By Stephane L. That's a really awesome news! on 2021-11-18 Reply Leave a Reply Cancel reply Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Comment [ ] [ ] Name * [ ] Email * [ ] Website [ ] [ ] Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. [ ] I accept the Privacy Policy [Post Comment] * What is LibreOffice? 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