343
After Europe ditched Windows, China follows suit with its own home-grown Linux distros
(www.xda-developers.com)
this post was submitted on 19 Aug 2026
343 points (97.0% liked)
Linux
18772 readers
651 users here now
Welcome to c/linux!
Welcome to our thriving Linux community! Whether you're a seasoned Linux enthusiast or just starting your journey, we're excited to have you here. Explore, learn, and collaborate with like-minded individuals who share a passion for open-source software and the endless possibilities it offers. Together, let's dive into the world of Linux and embrace the power of freedom, customization, and innovation. Enjoy your stay and feel free to join the vibrant discussions that await you!
Rules:
-
Stay on topic: Posts and discussions should be related to Linux, open source software, and related technologies.
-
Be respectful: Treat fellow community members with respect and courtesy.
-
Quality over quantity: Share informative and thought-provoking content.
-
No spam or self-promotion: Avoid excessive self-promotion or spamming.
-
No NSFW adult content
-
Follow general lemmy guidelines.
founded 3 years ago
MODERATORS
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
view the rest of the comments
Windows is very cheap if you don't pay for it, and all the backdoors are a feature for the powers that be.
Surely China can't be fine with the US poking around their government computers? Or are they?
I don't understand how another country can use another hostile country's closed operating system for sensitive material.
I would guess that Microsoft has to comply to Chinese privacy and data laws, AND that China's firewall also might block a lot of the telemetry.
I agree nonetheless. They should be using Linux a long time ago.
I don't think China would be naive to think a US company would actually comply. Even regular people don't believe claims of respecting privacy and totally not spying on you assurances.
FOSS in general took a very long time to be embraced by china, which feels weird
They are the same way the U.S. government is. Windows isn't used for shit that's actually important in either government.