Mastodawn

Sounds like we're about to get a lot more Linux users!

https://www.pcworld.com/article/3068331/windows-12-rumors-features-pricing-everything-we-know-so-far.html

UPDATE: This is false. See below

What clues reveal about a possible Windows 12

According to various rumors, Windows 12 is set to replace Windows 11 in 2026. We explain the chatter surrounding the new Windows version and its features, and what "Hudson Valley Next" and "CorePC" are all about.

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Bram Moreinis Mar 4

@mttaggart @catsalad Or maybe not: https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2026-March/043510.html #ubuntu #ageverification

On the unfortunate need for an "age verification" API for legal compliance reasons in some U.S. states

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Becca Mar 4

@bmoreinis jesus fucking christ..not compatible with FOSS

how about they just move to another jurisdiction ? fuck the fascists and their tentacles

this person has no moral compass. should not be a dev. they instantly capitulate to, "how can I do the fascism for them?!"

@mttaggart @catsalad

#FuckAaronRainbolt #DoNotComply

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🐈‍⬛David Sommerseth Mar 4

@bweller @bmoreinis @mttaggart @catsalad

Well, there are other Linux distributions who won't care what California demands.

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Bram Moreinis

@dazo @bweller @mttaggart @catsalad I know.... but I manage a mutual aid team service that puts Mint on old donated devices and trains and supports users who need them, is all. It's what folks know. <sigh>