# Open source software: Germany must break free from dependency

**URL:** <https://www.xrtropolis.one/t/open-source-software-germany-must-break-free-from-dependency/2869>\
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**Created:** [December 7, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://www.xrtropolis.one/t/open-source-software-germany-must-break-free-from-dependency/2869 "2024-12-07T03:28:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Heliosurge](https://www.xrtropolis.one/user_avatar/www.xrtropolis.one/heliosurge/32/8_2.png) [@Heliosurge](https://www.xrtropolis.one/u/Heliosurge)\
**Post date:** [December 7, 2024, 3:28am UTC](https://www.xrtropolis.one/t/open-source-software-germany-must-break-free-from-dependency/2869/1 "2024-12-07T03:28:31Z")

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> Every year, the state spends billions on proprietary programs, such as Microsoft. Experts are calling for courage to change and an end to dependencies

[https://www.heise.de/en/news/Open-source-software-Germany-must-break-free-from-dependency-10188663.html](https://www.heise.de/en/news/Open-source-software-Germany-must-break-free-from-dependency-10188663.html)