Apparently this will include Linux…
And what about all the operating systems that already exist and are no longer maintained? Who is responsible for that. Microslop gotta update Win95 to add age verification?
I use DosBox to play MS-DOS games that I played as a kid, those didn’t ask you to enter any credentials whatsoever. I guess they’re illegal now.
No one is going to enforce this. It’s political theater, and will in no way protect children.
Gonna make provisioning servers a lot more interesting…
Yeah I agree with the article, people will just say “Do not use in California” then…F off. OSes are VERY different all over the place.
I dont see this as enforceable. Linux in itself is multi-user. Everyone is just going to put some bogus year for age and continue on. I also dont see websites caving and adding it all in because that would cost a metric ton and be inconvenient for everyone involved. What about server OSes? OSes that have a machine as the only user. Or embedded devices?
It also does NOT protect Children in any way.
This will immediately get struck down in court even if it passes, though everyone should make their voices heard in saying this is complete nonsense.
Yet another case of antiquated politicians not understanding technology whatsoever.
So define Operating System. Are embedded systems Operating Systems? Coz that’s going to cast a rather wide net.
I can’t wait for my microwave to ask me to take off my glasses, face the camera, and turn my head slowly from left to right.
Selective enforcement. Basically if they want to do shit to you they will prosecute you, otherwise they won’t bother.
This is being pushed by social media companies that don’t want to be responsible for age verification
Sounds like California needs to try out the ligma OS because they can suck my nuts.
Nailed it.
How about don’t implement it and when California realises they need computers then they might change their mind?
They will make exceptions for themselves. Like how none of the laws passed in the UK apply to the military, politicians, and police. Even for their own personal use.
Sounds like bullshit I will not tolerate.
