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Episode 214: Dr. Laura Dornheim on Munich's open source journey

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Jan 5, 2024
Dr. Laura Dornheim, CDO of Munich, discusses the city's open source journey, digital initiatives, creating a digital twin of the city, challenges in managing schools, and the importance of open source and public code.
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ANECDOTE

Laura's Coding Background

  • Laura Dornheim never worked as a professional developer despite coding since she was young.
  • She learned various programming languages including Prolog and enjoys collaborating with coders professionally.
INSIGHT

Munich's Digital Strategy

  • Munich's Chief Digital Officer oversees all tech and digital initiatives for a city of 1.3 million.
  • Projects include moving internal government processes digital and creating a digital twin of the city.
ANECDOTE

Munich's LiMux Experience

  • Munich attempted a massive open source migration by switching to the Linux-based LiMux.
  • The project eventually reversed, returning to Microsoft Office, but it sparked widespread public discussion.
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