MikeLinux in California is in deep trouble.
https://piefed.chrisco.me/c/peertube/p/64664/linux-in-california-is-in-deep-trouble
Other states are going to have the same kind of laws…and some go farther than Cali is going to right now: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/many-more-us-states-are-planning-or-already-have-operating-system-age-verification-laws/
This is just the latest.
so now we may have a forked/pirate linux distros because people dont want to be age restricted and phone home.
Dæmon S.@[email protected] @[email protected]
It's not just US states. Brazil got a new law (Lei nº 15.211 de 17/09/2025) which practically requires a similar, dystopian thing. Still Brazilian media outlets (and Brazilians around me) aren't even talking about this law, which will come into effect as soon as March 17th. What a depressing timeline. 😓
It's not just US states. Brazil got a new law (Lei nº 15.211 de 17/09/2025) which practically requires a similar, dystopian thing. Still Brazilian media outlets (and Brazilians around me) aren't even talking about this law, which will come into effect as soon as March 17th. What a depressing timeline. 😓