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cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 2 months ago

Linux and open source getting age checking exemptions could be problematic

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Linux and open source getting age checking exemptions could be problematic

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cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 2 months ago
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You've seen the news about various US states (and even a US-wide bill!) for operating systems to implement age checking - but exemptions could cause headaches.
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    I could see Steam getting forced by legislators to use age verification.
    That would be a pretty major headache for Linux users.

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