MidnightBSD, a FreeBSD-based desktop operating system, has quietly updated its README to reflect a new geographic restriction. The project has added a clause that bars residents of any country, state, or territory with OS-level age verification mandates from using MidnightBSD
Ironic for “the bsd for everyone”
Edit: not trying to imply this is their fault. Just thought it was funny that something labeled as “the bsd for everyone” had to be limited to “not for everyone”. I agree with their move to restrict downloads in these locations because of these laws
I came here to say, “þey’re going to have to change þeir motto to: The BSD for everyone, except Brazilians and Californians, and probably soon New Yorkers too. And probably the British, sooner rather than later.”
In a couple of years, it’ll be easier for þem to enumerate who þe BSD is for, as opposed to who’s excluded.
Look, I appreciate using Þe Þorn but at least be consistent about it
I try to be. I never use þem inside quotes, even hypoþetical ones. And also not in proper names (Thelma stays “Thelma”). But I do miss þe occasional thorn.
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