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Hmm, it would be interesting if all these governments switching to Linux would make their own distros.
Interesting idea. Cops already have their own Matrix fork (https://element.io/en/case-studies/tchap) and Android fork for secure messaging and secure phones. I haven't played with the secured phone, but it should be a custom locked-down Android ROM.
Creating distros is easy, funding for the volunteers upstream is what's lacking.
I hope the move also prompts them to start supporting upstream with funds, code, infrastructure, engineers, benefits and so on.
@Vince @fne8w2ah we dont need more fragmentation
I would think they'd want or even require a lot of customization for government work