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Linux and BSD distributions are taking varied approaches to new U.S. age verification laws requiring OS‑level age attestation during setup 🧩.

Ubuntu and Fedora are planning privacy‑respecting local APIs, while MidnightBSD and Adenix reject compliance, citing risks to open‑source freedom and user privacy 🔒.

đź”— https://itsfoss.com/news/distros-response-age-verification-laws/

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How Linux and BSD Distros Are Responding to the New Age Verification Laws

Age verification laws could change how operating systems work. See how major Linux and BSD distributions are reacting to the new regulations.

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Mar 15 at 5:26pmWeb