Some open source operating systems might exclude Californians altogether due to age checks

Open source operating systems are wrestling with how to comply with age-checking bills.
Liliputing

ReactOS 0.4.15 brings audio, memory, security, and plug and play improvements (Open source Windows-compatible OS)

ReactOS is a free and open source operating system designed to be compatible with Windows software and drivers. While it’s been under active development since 1999, the operating system is still ...

TuxCare To Present QCon London 2026 Session on Operating Open Source at Scale

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TuxCare, a global innovator in securing open source, ...

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source

I can't wait for Motorola's GrapheneOS phones: Why they're a win for privacy and open source ...

AI-Native, Beyond the Concept: openKylin Presents Its Vision at FOSSASIA

At the recent FOSSASIA Summit 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, developers and open source communities from across Asia and beyond ...
Electronic Design

Why Proprietary Operating Systems are Critical in a Safety-Critical Era

Open-source or commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) operating systems? In an era of safety-critical embedded systems, the debate among developers is shifting. Embedded systems are the invisible backbone of ...

Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why

Windows 12 could be the tipping point that finally pushes you to Linux - here's why ...
Biometric Update

California’s OS-based age verification law challenges open-source community

California’s new online safety bill, AB 1043 (the Digital Age Assurance Act), adopts a declared age model for operating ...

Windows vs macOS vs Linux vs ChromeOS: Which Operating System Is Best for You in 2026?

Compare Windows, macOS, Linux, and ChromeOS in 2026 to find the operating system that fits your workflow, gaming, or creative ...