DevMediaNamaabout 3 hours ago
California exempts open-source OS from age checks
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California lawmakers passed AB 1856, exempting open-source operating systems like Linux from the Digital Age Assurance Act's age-verification requirements. The law takes effect January 1, 2027. The exemption covers distributions like Debian, Fedora, Ubuntu, and Arch Linux, while SteamOS's status remains unclear due to proprietary components.
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