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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.

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An upcoming California law requires operating system providers to enforce basic mandatory age verification (www.pcgamer.com)

submitted 2 days ago by ArmchairAce1944@lemmy.ca to c/linux@lemmy.ml

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Apparently this will include Linux...

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[–] criss_cross@lemmy.world 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"(1) Provide an accessible interface at account setup that requires an account holder to indicate the birth date, age, or both, of the user of that device for the purpose of providing a signal regarding the user’s age bracket to applications available in a covered application store.

Sounds like it’s a text box that enter input into. Making it completely pointless.

[–] toynbee@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago

According to Gabe Newell, something like 90% of steam users were both on 1/1/99 (might be fudging the numbers somewhat but presumably you get the idea).