California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming age-verification law after backlash over forcing operating systems to collect users’ ages — amendment proposed by the same lawmaker who wrote the original law
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SteamOS could still be affected
  • sudoer777@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    2 days ago

    The proposed amendment specifically states: “Operating system provider” does not mean a person or entity that distributes an operating system or application under license terms that permit a recipient to copy, redistribute, and modify the software.

    That’s one way to encourage people to move to open source software

    • qaeta@lemmy.caEnglish
      5·
      2 days ago

      Imagine if that made MicroSlop and Apple open-source Windows and Mac OS. That would be a wild world.