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@knoppix95@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 18 hours ago

MidnightBSD bans California desktop users from 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act's mandatory age APIs and $7,500/child fines. 🛠️

Small open-source teams can't afford compliance, so they modify licenses to exclude the state entirely — stark warning for FOSS under heavy regulation. 🛡️

🔗 https://ostechnix.com/midnightbsd-excludes-california-digital-age-assurance-act/

#TechNews #Privacy #Linux #BSD #AgeVerification #OpenSource #Regulation #FOSS #California #DigitalRights #Cybersecurity #MidnightBSD

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MidnightBSD Excludes California from Desktop Use Due to Digital Age Assurance Act - OSTechNix

MidnightBSD has modified its license to exclude California residents from desktop use starting January 1, 2027 due to Digital Age Assurance Act.
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