[–] 1 point 1 month ago

"I do have to stress here, before the anticipated deluge of complaints, that these new features are entirely optional"

* I put down my pitchfork, flaming torch and strongly worded letter about the state of things these days *

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    The law does not require photo ID uploads or facial recognition, with users instead simply self-reporting their age, setting AB 1043 apart from similar laws passed in Texas and Utah that require "commercially reasonable" verification methods, such as government-issued ID checks. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, who authored the bill, said this "avoids constitutional concerns by focusing strictly on age assurance, not content moderation," in a press release. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, 76-0 in the Assembly and 38-0 in the Senate."

    This is legitimately hilarious.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 months ago (5 children)

    I’m skeptical that this is a win, I think just means Linux will be “DRM’d” from using any services that require age verification.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    Isn't this based on web traffic, and if so it is very unreliable due to the large amount of bot traffic?

    It is clear Windows is dropping, and it's great. But probably not at this speed.

    Anyway, it's the year of the Linux Desktop, now's the time to switch!

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    The open-source NVK driver in Mesa has gotten quite a lot of attention over the past couple years, unfortunately it will probably never be competitive with the proprietary driver on older hardware (Pascal (10xx series) and older) because those GPUs require a proprietary firmware blob in order to increase the GPU clock speeds.

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  • [–] 49 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    In case you don't know, she's also trans. If you think that isn't important, here's a quote from her in the run-up to the 2014 election:

    "We’re not asking for much. We don’t want special treatment. We just want respect. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

    Right now I want legislators to get the fuck out of our doctors’ office.

    I’m on the board overseeing Linux graphics. Half of us are trans. If all you care about is Linux, resist the attacks on trans people.

    If you have any decency, fight back.

    It’s your choice."

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