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Campaigners urge EU to mandate 15 years of OS updates
(www.theregister.com)
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What would that mean for Linux distros? It seems like it could be a law that cuts off the competition. Like amazon who is very selectively for better working conditions when the know that no competitior can fulfull them.
Would Linux even count since it’s foss?
If implemented this should only apply to paid OS's or ones where a licence comes with the hardware
No license is needed for Linux