Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
https://x.com/i/status/2026783141298360692
Turns out that California pass this law back in October of last year.
So according to AB-1043 every vendor is supposed to have this
implemented by Jan 1, 2027. Hmm, I wonder if it is also supposed to
apply to the OS implemented on various hardware from servers to
routers. There's a fine of $7500 for every time someone doesn't get
the age verification request when installing an OS.
It's unclear just how much of an effort the OS is supposed to make to
verify the user's age. In some cases it may be enough to ask the user
what their age is, but is that the case for every OS? Only time will
tell just what the government will require.
I don't see how this is going to work and many people are suggesting
that's the goal. That this will prove unworkable so they can justify
pushing for everyone to have to get some form of digital ID.
Why on earth should there be an age requirement for installing an OS?
Verily, in article <10npq5e$1op24$1@dont-email.me>, did >no_offline_contact@example.com deliver unto us this message:
Why on earth should there be an age requirement for installing an OS?
Yeah, what's the point of this? The OS isn't naughty by itself.
Is this to prevent kids from upgrading to Linux when their parents only
know Windows? I have trouble believing that's a big societal problem.
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
https://x.com/i/status/2026783141298360692
Turns out that California pass this law back in October of last year.
So according to AB-1043 every vendor is supposed to have this
implemented by Jan 1, 2027. Hmm, I wonder if it is also supposed to
apply to the OS implemented on various hardware from servers to
routers. There's a fine of $7500 for every time someone doesn't get
the age verification request when installing an OS.
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:13:59 -0500, The True Melissa <thetruemelissa@gmail.com> wrote:
Verily, in article <10npq5e$1op24$1@dont-email.me>, did
no_offline_contact@example.com deliver unto us this message:
Why on earth should there be an age requirement for installing an OS?
Yeah, what's the point of this? The OS isn't naughty by itself.
Is this to prevent kids from upgrading to Linux when their parents only
know Windows? I have trouble believing that's a big societal problem.
Probably to put in a standard age verification method that the
government can then force everyone who needs age verification to
reference. So whether worried about access to porn or games everyone
can use the age verification method built into the OS as a basis for
their verification. Of course for that to work the OS can't just ask
the user what their age is, but must have some more verifiable method
like asking for a credit card.
Pretty much all of these age verfication systems are useless and really
have nothing to do with verifying the age, but are simply about the
company covering their own asses ... the old excuse: "We did ask, and
they said they were old enough".
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA. I was
watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating System
vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed. So it
would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and even
supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
oUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.o
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
On Feb 26, 2026 at 8:15:51 PM PST, "shawn" <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> >wrote:
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
So their not geofencing downloads, just saying, "Don't use this if you're in >California"?
Yeah, that'll work.
On Feb 26, 2026 at 8:15:51 PM PST, "shawn" <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> >wrote:
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
BTW, if this bill has indeed been passed and signed into law, Apple isn't >abiding by it. I just downloaded and updated the iOS system on my mePhone and >it never asked for any age verification.
On Feb 26, 2026 at 8:15:51 PM PST, "shawn" <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA.
I was watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating
System vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed.
So it would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and
even supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that
works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not
offer their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill
requiring age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
BTW, if this bill has indeed been passed and signed into law, Apple isn't abiding by it. I just downloaded and updated the iOS system on my mePhone and it never asked for any age verification.
On Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:38:44 -0000 (UTC), BTR1701 <atropos@mac.com>
wrote:
On Feb 26, 2026 at 8:15:51 PM PST, "shawn" <nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> >> wrote:
On Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:25:30 -0500, shawn
<nanoflower@notforg.m.a.i.l.com> wrote:
Looks like California is serious about controlling the USA. I was
watching this video about Colorado requiring all Operating System
vendors to require age verification when the OS is installed. So it
would apply to ever OS including Windows, Android, Mac OS and even
supposedly the free OS like Linux, Free BSD (not sure how that works.)
Well that didn't take long.
The FreeBSD based MidnightBSD operating system has decided to not offer >>> their system to Californians due to the recently passed bill requiring
age verification in operating systems.
rCLUntil we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude
residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use,
effective January 1, 2027.rCY
BTW, if this bill has indeed been passed and signed into law, Apple isn't
abiding by it. I just downloaded and updated the iOS system on my mePhone and
it never asked for any age verification.
Note that it doesn't take effect until 2027. So even if Apple intends
to follow the law it's doubtful you would see it now. There would
likely be a new OS update closer to 2027.
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