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The manifesto that started it all. How we became digital dependencies and what we can do about it.
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They build. We buy. They set the terms. We sign. They export power. We import dependency. The technologies shaping our world should belong to you — your data, your infrastructure, your sovereignty.
We became digitally dependent without realizing it. Every software license signed, every cloud contract renewed, every "upgrade" accepted — each transaction transferred a little more control away from us.
The pattern is always the same: They innovate. We integrate. They monetize. We pay. Year after year, the invoices grow larger while our autonomy shrinks.
Your systems run on external code. Your infrastructure depends on foreign licenses. Your critical operations rely on distant decisions.
But there's another way. There always has been.
Open source isn't just an alternative — it's the foundation of digital sovereignty, security, and sustainable innovation.
Control your infrastructure and data — no vendor lock-in.
Transparency builds trust — audit, verify, and harden.
Build faster, together with the global ecosystem.
Invest in ecosystems, not licenses.
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Escape Windows! We'll migrate your team to LibreOffice, GIMP, and other open alternatives. Training included!
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The questions we hear most often about open source transformation.
Yes! Open source is often MORE secure because thousands of developers can review the code. Major companies like Google, Netflix, and banks worldwide rely on open source. You can audit it yourself, fix vulnerabilities immediately, and you're not waiting for vendors to patch security holes.
Typically 40-70% on software costs. Munich saved €10M+ by switching to Linux. The French Gendarmerie saved €50M with LibreOffice. But the real savings come from avoiding vendor price increases and license audits. Plus, you can redirect license fees to hiring local talent!
Enterprise support is available for all major open source projects. Red Hat, Canonical, SUSE provide commercial support. Many open source projects have better community support than proprietary vendors. Plus, you can hire developers who know the code intimately - try doing that with proprietary software!
It depends on complexity, but typically 6-18 months for complete migration. We use phased approaches - start with easy wins like LibreOffice, then tackle servers, then specialized systems. The key is proper planning and training. We've seen organizations save money from day one by stopping new proprietary purchases.
Initially, yes - change is hard! But we've found that once people see the benefits (faster performance, no license hassles, ability to customize), they become advocates. Key is proper training, showing quick wins, and involving staff in the process. Many discover they prefer open source tools once they try them!
Let's talk about your path to digital independence. Every revolution starts with a conversation.
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