Based on Ubuntu. Interface and functionality like Windows, users will not feel much difference. BRICS countries committed to their own Linux distributions. South Africa has been the exception.
the Germany government, with all its money and resources and knowledge
As a German: LOL
As an engineer, it irks to no end hearing marketers say “German engineering” as if it is some kind of superpower that makes that particular product automatically better, but I’m not going to take anything away from the German people. I’d give them a lot of faith that they would choose the most logical, best solution.
Also this…
I think the Germans have a well deserved reputation for being smart and tech savvy
Sounds like someone who has not visited Germany.
Op has never installed Linux, never met a German, and once saw a Volkswagen driving down his street.