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The Netherlands is developing a self-hosted, FOSS-only GitHub replacement to reduce reliance on Microsoft.

TechnologyPoliticsSoftware DevelopmentMay 6, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the Netherlands developing a GitHub replacement platform as a response to Microsoft, highlighting a shift towards self-hosted, FOSS-based solutions. This reflects broader concerns about data sovereignty and reliance on foreign tech giants.

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The Netherlands is developing a self-hosted, FOSS-only GitHub replacement to reduce reliance on Microsoft.
Parent: TechnologyEntity: GitHub alternativesImpact: negativeDate: May 6, 2026Target: The Netherlands' development of a GitHub replacement

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Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement https://www.byteseu.com/1994884/ #Netherlands
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Go Away Microsoft! The Netherlands is Quietly Building Its Own GitHub Replacement The self-hosted, FOSS-only platform is still in the pilot phase, but government agencies are already signing up. https://itsfoss.com/news/netherlands-forgejo-migration/
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