System76 Opposes Age-Verification Bills, Urges Education Over Digital Restrictions
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System76 weighs in on California, Colorado, and New York age-verification proposals for OS accounts, arguing such laws threaten privacy and effectiveness. CEO Carl Richell notes workarounds like non-admin child accounts, VMs, or OS reinstalls, and emphasizes education over restricting access while acknowledging the laws’ potential impact on Linux distributions ahead of California’s 2027 effective date.
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