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Ageless Linux Launches to Challenge Age Verification Rules for Operating Systems (linuxiac.com)

submitted 16 hours ago by cm0002@no.lastname.nz to c/linux@programming.dev

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Ageless Linux is a new project with an unconventional goal even by open-source standards. Instead of offering technical innovations, it serves as a platform for protest against emerging age-verification regulations that may affect operating systems and software distribution.

Right off the bat, one thing needs to be clear: Ageless Linux, based on Debian, is not a traditional distribution. It is just a minor modification applied to an existing Debian installation.

Users install Debian, then run a script from the project that rebrands the system as Ageless Linux and applies a few changes reflecting the project’s legal position. That’s it.

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[–] Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 13 hours ago

Imagine having to do an age check when you sftp up data to your linux server 💀