MidnightBSD Updates Terms to Restrict Usage in Regions Requiring Age Verification for Operating Systems
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Summary
MidnightBSD, an open-source operating system, has updated its terms to restrict usage for residents of any countries, states, or territories that require age verification for operating systems. The change appears to be a response to California's AB1043 law that mandates complex age verification systems for operating systems without exceptions for small open source projects. The update replaces a previous restriction that specifically targeted California residents for desktop use starting January 1, 2027.
Key quotes
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California law https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB1043/id/326970410 requires a complex age verification system implemented for operating systems with no exceptions for small open source projects.
The compilation of software known as MidnightBSD is distributed under the following terms:
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