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Software Freedom, a Japanese Perspective - Part I: Expensive Legacy of Legacy Technology

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 05, 2026

Why is GNU/Linux adaptation low in Japan?

Not too long ago we saw this report about ransomware attacks in Japan and their overall prevalence, set aside considerable cost (financial and health toll; these things are extremely stressful to those involved). In case it's not common knowledge, ransomware attacks are predominantly a Windows problem and are therefore a symptom of Windows (over)use.

Over 200 Japanese firms have paid ransomware attackers; 60% fail to recover data

Given such ransomware attacks, one might expect Japan to quickly jump aboard on the GNU/Linux train.

So why has that not happened yet?

Stay tuned for Part II. █

Image source: Technopia Japan Ogaki Gifu

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