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Bryan Lunduke

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12:03

Systemd Adds Age Verification & r/Linux Censors Age...

The Lunduke Journal of Technology ·

2026/03/19

Plus: Which Open Source Operating Systems plan to include Age Verification? The Lunduke Journal compiles a list.Does It Age Verify?:https://github.com/BryanLunduke/DoesItAgeVerifyMore from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

12:23

Debian Project Leader Election Underway: Only 1...

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2026/03/18

The only candidate to lead Debian Linux says her primary goal is to have "more women (both cis and trans), trans men, and genderqueer people."More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

14:20

Brazil's Age Verification Law is in Effect, Ubuntu...

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2026/03/17

Brazil monitoring 37 companies, including Canonical, Valve, & more. System76 bans users for asking about age verification. Rockstar Games &Arch Linux 32 restrict access in Brazil.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

12:45

System76 Meets with Colorado Lawmakers on Age...

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2026/03/15

The Linux PC maker's CEO pushes Senators to add "an exemption for open source software" to new age verification laws. 4Chan's lawyer says this would "make the law even more unconstitutional".More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

27:05

Is Meta Behind the Age Verification Laws?

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2026/03/14

It's true, Meta lobbied for specific age verification laws. But that is only a small part of the story, which involves Google, Apple, OpenAl... and even Roblox.The Meta Lobbying document:https://github.com/upper-up/meta-lobbying-and-other-findingsMore from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

10:11

World's Oldest Linux Company, SUSE, is For Sale......

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2026/03/13

Plus: In response to California Age Verification law, SUSE VP of Engineering says, "SUSE will not be adopting a policy stating that our products can't be sold or used in California."More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

19:32

X Money is Launching Next Month, But X has Problems...

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2026/03/12

Elon Musk says, "X Money early public access will launch next month." But with unclear rules & unpredictable enforcement, will users lose access to their money if they post "spicy memes"?My X Post discussing this topic:More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

9:07

Apple Marketing Using Blackface?

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2026/03/10

Apple's latest marketing material, for MacBook Neo & Air, changes the appearance of a White, male Apple employee... to make him Black & Trans.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

17:12

Linux Hardware Maker System76 Speaks Out on Age...

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2026/03/09

"With New York's bill, liberty is lost," says System76 CEO, Carl Richell. Plus: MidnightBSD will no longer be available in Brazil, California, Colorado, New York, & Illinois.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

23:28

Illinois Joins "Age Verification for Operating...

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2026/03/09

California, Colorado, New York... and now Illinois have proposed laws requiring age verification for all OS's (Windows, Linux, etc.). Which state will be next?More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

12:01

Omarchy Linux Rejects "Retarded" California Age...

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2026/03/05

DHH: "Omarchy has no plans to do anything in response to this retarded California law." Plus: Fedora "not aware" of age verification laws, & Ubuntu is "reviewing it internally".Latest on the "All Operating Systems must do age verification” laws:https://x.com/LundukeJournal/status/2029212531194048660More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

16:59

Brazil Law: All OS's Have 13 Days to Add Age...

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2026/03/04

A new law, in Brazil, requires age verification on all Operating Systems (including Linux & Windows) by March 17th. Plus a rundown on similar laws in California, Colorado, and New York.Latest on the "All Operating Systems must do age verification” laws:https://x.com/LundukeJournal/status/2029212531194048660More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

10:16

Ubuntu Planning Mandatory Age Verification

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2026/03/03

Ubuntu & Elementary OS developers are planning to add age verification functionality, in a way which impacts all Linux users, to comply with a new California law.Ubuntu Mailing List screenshots:https://x.com/LundukeJournal/status/2028892521116635283More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

8:46

Ubuntu VP Says: "Stop Writing Python", Wants Devs...

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2026/03/02

Ubuntu's Vice President on re-writing everything in Rust: "do it by default with no apology", despite acknowledging that users will "see some breakage".More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

19:32

MidnightBSD Responds to California's Age Verification...

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2026/02/27

"Until we have a better plan, we modified our license to exclude residents of California from using MidnightBSD for desktop use, effective January 1, 2027."More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

15:34

Reddit Fined $19 Million USD by UK for "Not Checking...

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2026/02/26

In related news: The GRANITE Act (which would provide a legal framework for protecting against foreign censorship), has passed the Wyoming House of Representatives.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

14:07

California Law to Require Linux, Windows Implement...

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2026/02/25

A new California Law (AB-1043), signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, requires all Operating Systems (from macOS to FreeBSD) to implement age verification, at the system level, this year.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

13:04

Democrats Introduce Bill to Require Age Verification...

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2026/02/24

"Age Attestation on Computing Devices" (Colorado State Bill 26-051) would require age verification on all Operating Systems (both Open Source and proprietary), with fines for violations.More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

38:56

Ladybird Ports to Rust Using AI

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2026/02/23

"Rust community remains annoying, but the tech is good! D"- Ladybird Web Browser founder, Andreas KlingMore from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

26:54

New Xbox VP a Good Example of Microsoft's Racist...

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2026/02/23

Microsoft's managers from India have a long history of favoring Indian candidates. Plus: Paul Thurrott defends Microsoft, calls Lunduke a "piece of human garbage".More from The Lunduke Journal:https://lunduke.com/ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lunduke.substack.com/subscribe

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