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Austrian Ministry Kicks Out Microsoft in Favor of Nextcloud

a year ago by herseycokguzelolacak to c/technology

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artyom 49 points a year ago

Microsoft Teams remains available specifically for external meetings (read: for people who haven't moved away from Teams).

Someone should tell them they can invite external people to their Nextcloud Meetings. Or a dozen other FOSS meeting platforms...

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ITeeTechMonkey 7 points a year ago

As much as I want to make a joke about Teams sucking this will be the foothold that Microsoft uses to work their way back in.

Its what people know and are familiar with and it might cause enough friction to undo the migration.

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artyom 9 points a year ago

Seems unlikely. I use both on a regular basis and Nextcloud Talk is way better, as well as being better integrated into the platform.

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fartographer 5 points a year ago

Jitsi rocks my bitsies

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sonstwas 2 points a year ago

And sometimes you are the external person being invited... And then you'll need Teams regardless of your own meeting solution...

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FauxLiving 30 points a year ago

If more of the EU moves to FOSS solutions that’ll be massive for the community. (And a big driver for recruiting Linux sysadmins)

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msage 12 points a year ago

It's the perfect solution just waiting to be kickstarted.

The entire world would gain so much from investing into FOSS. Just a fraction of the price of locked-in solutions, and it would change the world.

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FauxLiving 5 points a year ago

The Linux kernel development structure works really well for industry. A lot of companies which depend on Linux hire people specifically to contribute to kernel development. The companies benefit in getting their specific needs met and we all benefit from the improvements they've made to the kernel.

Look at how much better the WINE ecosystem is now that Valve has developers working on Proton. It went from a neat piece of software that had a lot of rough edges and required someone with a bit of technical knowledge to 'Check the compatibility box' in about 2 years.

This kind of FOSS interaction is a much more sustainable and scalable structure than the entire world paying one company who then hires all of the developers and charges everyone a premium.

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msage 2 points a year ago

It seems that every company uses FOSS products, and almost none actually supports the products (in relative numbers).

Valve wanted a competing OS to Windows, so they are sort-of an enemy of my enemy.

EU should force companies to give dividens to FOSS projects.

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FauxLiving 3 points a year ago

Yeah, very few actually contribute. Hopefully if this catches on the EU can do something to encourge this.

EU has shown a willingness to enact legislation to force tech companies to behave, for example by forcing USB-C standard ports for charging in order to reduce e-waste, the GDPR which protects privacy and and right to repair law so manufacturers don't use shady tactics to ensure that they're the only source of repair and replacement for their hardware.

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PracticalFail 7 points a year ago

Great news! It's much more beneficial for all involved parties. Also, as the article mentions, moving to FOSS doesn't mean you're on your own. Just like Microsoft "Partners" help with integration and smooth operation, there are similar agencies offering the same services for FOSS solutions.

Not only that, but feedback and bugfixes to FOSS software indirectly benefits others too instead of some Microsoft manager. So, good use of tax money benefiting citizens and everyone else!

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1985MustangCobra -21 points a year ago

enjoy getting support.

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harmbugler 9 points a year ago

You mean support that can be provided not by a single incumbent, but by multiple companies and you can choose the one you prefer?

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1985MustangCobra -7 points a year ago

lol you think someone is going to provide support for a linux desktop app. ok

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harmbugler 13 points a year ago

You think Nextcloud is a linux desktop app?

Anyway, on https://nextcloud.com/partners/ for example you could talk to...

Founded in 2016 in Zurich/Switzerland, Linuxfabrik supports companies from consulting to operation and troubleshooting Linux hosts and selected Open Source Software – with technical support up to 7x24. Providing hosting with IaaS, PaaS and SaaS models in anything from virtual data centers to virtual machines in a CIS and GDPR compliant, fully self-managed, ISO 27001 certified datacenter, Linuxfabrik offers the consulting, operational excellence and expertise required for enterprises small and large.

Or maybe these

The public administration of tomorrow thinks, lives und operates closely connected. It accepts digital responsibility for processes, data and IT systems. As a strategic partner for the digital transformation of public administration, the ITEBO Group supports all administrations that are ready to face the technical, organizational, and human challenges of the digital era – as data center, software provider and consulting partner.

Or perhaps

Experience matters when it comes to IT services, and that's exactly what Si.TEK Informatica brings to the table. With over 25 years of industry expertise, they specialize in providing top- notch Internet services and taking team collaboration to the next level with NextCloud. No matter your unique needs, their team is dedicated to finding the perfect solution for you. Partner with Si.TEK Informatica for unmatched IT support and cutting-edge solutions

The list goes on.

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