systemd has been a pain for 15 years and I dont see a way out of it <sad face>
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Totally true, and I’m thoroughly impressed that Linus has been able to keep it out of kernel code.
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I don't think the new release will solve that either:
Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update - March 17, 2026
Systemd 260 drops SysV scripts, raises kernel and dependency requirements, and brings key internal changes across the stack.
Systemd 260 has been released, bringing one of the most disruptive updates in recent cycles. It removes long-deprecated legacy components, raises baseline requirements, and introduces new frameworks for modern Linux systems.
The most notable change is the complete removal of System V init script support. Components like systemd-sysv-generator, systemd-sysv-install, and rc-local.service are gone, ending compatibility with legacy init scripts. Systems and software that still rely on SysV must now provide native systemd unit files to continue working.
I can't say I understand it all but it seems like it will be a problem at least for awhile.
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It is, when it is compulsory communicated to the internet. It is called "leaking privacy data" and is a slippery slope:
Now, it is "just" an age bracket API, next it will be the exact age and before you know it it will be the complete contents of your passport that you have to communicate with every server. Don't fall for it.
Any idea what will happen with a security breach ? Good luck surviving the cost of re-anonimizing your private information
The real goal is to be able to monitor everyone. This is not the first time they use the crappy excuse "for the children".
I'd rather see a law that forces any company/institution that leaks private data (either by selling or cracking) to pay fully for re-anonimization and any damage caused by the leak, including cleaning up the 1000-fold increase in fishing, spamming and fraud attempts.
GDPR is probably the best thing that happened in the past decades. It holds companies/institutions accountable for data breaches.
I think it should even go a step further so that companies/institutions don't even want your data anymore because of the huge liability it brings along.
That may probably the best remedy against this epidemic data-harvesting-addiction that already has cost the community a lot of trouble and often money.
No it is not. Nobody should be able to verify your age(bracket) online. It is not guaranteed save against cracking so it will attract pedo's like light attract flies.
You think it is protecting kids but reality has shown that this direction does exactly the opposite. Don't fall for it. Anonimity is the best protection. There is no alternative, only wishful thinking.
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Other than Systemd which has implemented age verification and Debian which hasn’t decided, the open source community is saying NO to age verification:
Solus Says It Has No Plans to Implement Age Verification
Solus says it has no plans to implement age verification and will keep monitoring the growing patchwork of related laws.
Zorin OS Says No to Mandatory Age Verification in Linux
Zorin OS says it has no plans to introduce mandatory age or ID verification into the Linux distribution
Debian Project Leader Addresses New Age Verification Laws
Debian Project Leader Andreas Tille says Debian has made no decision on age verification compliance and is still awaiting legal analysis.
Parrot Linux Takes Stand Against Age Verification
Parrot Linux publishes an official statement against age verification as opposition grows across the Linux and open-source world.
MX Linux Takes Clear Stance Against Age Verification Requirements
MX Linux opposes age verification rules, citing concerns about privacy and the impact on open source development.
Garuda Linux Says No to Age Verification Outside Legal Requirement
Arch-based Garuda Linux clarifies its position on age verification and addresses concerns regarding systemd userdb and data management.
Systemd Introduces Birth Date Support for Upcoming Linux Desktop Age Controls
A recent systemd update introduces birth date storage, supporting ongoing efforts to implement age-based access controls in the Linux desktop stack.
Linux Distributions Begin Blocking Brazil Access Over New Digital Law
Several Linux distributions are restricting access from Brazil due to concerns about a new digital law impacting online software distribution.
Ageless Linux Launches to Challenge Age Verification Rules for Operating Systems
The Ageless Linux project launches a Debian-based system designed to test how new age verification laws could affect Linux distributions and open-source software.
freedesktop Closes Controversial Age Verification API Proposal
A proposed age verification interface for Linux desktops has been closed in the freedesktop XDG specs, following strong community feedback.
MX Linux Pushes Back Against Age Verification: A Stand for Privacy and Open Source Principles
The MX Linux project has taken a firm stance in a growing controversy across the Linux ecosystem: mandatory age-verification requirements at the operating system level. In a recent update, the team made it clear, they have no intention of implementing such measures, citing concerns over privacy, practicality, and the core philosophy of open-source software.
Age Verification - Will Mint Comply?
Simple answer? No it wont, a lot of the people that went over to mint and other linux distros fled from the "AI" surveillance from microslop, and these things are always quickly bypassed (by people smarter than me) even if turns into a "crime".
Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash
The upcoming law mandates that OS providers and application developers implement age verification measures to protect minors online, which includes collecting age information during account setup and providing age bracket signals to devs when apps are downloaded.
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