Open Source

A developer has created a fork of the systemd software to eliminate its newly added support for storing users' birth dates. The project, named Liberated systemd, released its first version shortly after the main systemd project added the feature.

June 22, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Linux 7.2 has completed the removal of the strncpy function from the kernel. The change ended a long-running cleanup effort involving more than 360 patches.

California lawmakers are advancing legislation to exempt most open source operating systems from the state's age verification requirements. The move follows concerns from Linux advocates about the original rules. Colorado has already enacted similar protections.

May 25, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

The Software Freedom Conservancy has identified multiple violations of the AGPLv3 license by Bambu Lab in its 3D printer software. The group is launching a new project to address the issues and plans ongoing oversight.