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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 5 points 25 minutes ago

Gotta do something to boost computer literacy amongst the youth.

[–] Matty_r@programming.dev 27 points 1 hour ago (2 children)

Thats great. I do fear that it'll still pretty much be a requirement if they continue to force age verification through websites etc.

[–] Mihies@programming.dev 9 points 57 minutes ago (1 children)

Yep, how is it even supposed to work with OSS? Can't use those websites?

[–] TotallyWorthLife@lemmy.world 7 points 53 minutes ago* (last edited 53 minutes ago)

Exactly. It's optional... as long as ypu don't plan on using internet.

[–] ardrak@lemmy.world 3 points 38 minutes ago

I still think it should be the other way around. It should be a setting on the device/OS that an adult could tik and lock with a password or something that would mark the user or the device as a minor.

It would be an easy thing for a parent to do and to everyone implement, and I doubt anyone would get angry over that.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 6 points 49 minutes ago

An improvement, but fuck off nonetheless.