This is going to be so strange. This basically requires OS providers to use an online account similar to Microsoft's approach and to provide details of each account to third parties.
That's simply not going to work with open source operating systems — or lots of other software providers.
So far projects are reacting by banning use by Californians and Coloradons.
#tech #Linux #opensource #Foss
https://www.theregister.com/2026/03/06/os_age_verification/
the magnificent rhys
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