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US sanctions force The Netherlands off Microsoft and toward alternative NixOS

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  1. silverFork · · focus · HN ↗
    It is more like self imposed sanction against US made products. There are now tons of open source operating systems and applications that can replace Microsoft products, which are basically some old programs. The replacements cost vastly less for use and support.
    1. pipes · · focus · HN ↗
      Citation needed on the costs vastly less to support and use.
      1. Zigurd · · focus · HN ↗
        There's a strong case to be made that a lot of enterprise licensing is a roach motel model. Easy to get into and seemingly convenient, especially the case for support. Avoiding that trap will reap benefits.
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