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technology-policy8 hours ago•35 min saved

California’s Age-Verification Push for OS Faces Feasibility and Privacy Hurdles

California’s AB 1043 would require OS providers to add an age-verification step and an API to relay the user’s age bracket to apps and stores by January 1, 2027, with penalties for non‑compliance. The piece flags questions about how practical and enforceable the measure is, potential privacy risks of collecting age data, and the impact on open-source projects and the broader app ecosystem, suggesting the law could be more nuisance than effective and may invite amendments or workarounds.

via Hackaday|

#ageverification #california #legislation

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Exploring FreeBSD Versus Linux Performance on Raspberry Pi"

Klaus Zimmermann, a self-proclaimed "friendly hacker," has shared his experiences with different operating systems, highlighting FreeBSD's impressive performance on the Raspberry Pi, surpassing Linux distributions even without overclocking. He notes smooth browsing, video playback, and 3D gaming capabilities on FreeBSD, despite acknowledging weaker driver support compared to Linux. Zimmerman continues to use FreeBSD on the Pi as a desktop with USB WiFi and audio adapters, while for server use, he prefers Debian for its ease of setup and familiarity. His growing preference for FreeBSD, however, suggests a potential shift in his choice of operating systems for future projects.

via Slashdot|

##freebsd #linux

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Exploring the Intricacies of Font Rendering"

Programmer Phillip Tennen embarked on a quest to improve font rendering in his hobby operating system, axle, by writing a TrueType font renderer. After nearly a decade of using a basic 8x8 bitmap font system, Tennen tackled the complexities of TrueType fonts, which involve understanding glyphs, character spacing, and a hinting system that adjusts control points to maintain legibility at low resolutions. His journey revealed the intricate details and challenges of font rendering, transforming axle's text appearance significantly. The enhanced renderer's source code is shared on GitHub, demystifying the process and making fonts seem less like "forbidden magic."

via Hackaday|

##fontrendering #opensource

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"2024's Breakthrough Linux Distro Promises to Impress Tech Enthusiasts"

Rhino Linux is a new Ubuntu-based, rolling-release Linux distribution that updates software as soon as new versions are released, avoiding major version upgrades. It features a customized Xfce desktop environment called "Unicorn" and uses the Pacstall package manager, with a command-line tool, rhino-pkg, for software installation instead of a GUI. While it may not be the best choice for complete Linux novices, it's a promising option for those comfortable with command-line operations and could become more accessible if a GUI for software installation is developed.

via ZDNet|

##linux #opensource

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Windows 11 Start Menu Flaws Acknowledged by Microsoft's Windows Chief"

Microsoft's Windows Experiences leader, Mikhail Parakhin, has acknowledged the frustration with the Windows 11 Start menu and is pushing for improvements, including the ability to scroll through the entire list of apps without clicking 'All apps'. Parakhin also encouraged user feedback on which UX framework to focus on, hinting at more updates throughout the year. Despite third-party alternatives like Stardock's Start11, Microsoft aims to enhance the native Start menu experience, especially as Windows 11's adoption has been slow and the end-of-support for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025.

via Windows Central|

##microsoft #operatingsystems