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Age verification via systemd in Linux distributions

Age verification via systemd in Linux distributions

Elmar Dott Mar 23, 2026 7 min read

Even though Linux is considered a free operating system, that doesn’t mean there won’t be attempts to undermine users’ autonomy and privacy. This time, it’s about the forced, ostensibly age verification process used to foist digital IDs on people. Currently,…

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