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cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 1 month ago

California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt

www.tomshardware.com

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California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt

www.tomshardware.com

cm0002@lemy.lol to Linux@programming.dev · 1 month ago
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AB 1856 excludes open-source operating systems from the upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act.
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    Underrated comment.

    What I want to know is what about Haiku? BSD? AROS?

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      Apparently, if they’re distributed under GPL, MIT, BSD, or Apache license, they’re exempt

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        Good to hear though time will tell.

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