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[EU 'age verification'] [Spec]: Proposal to introduce a mandatory alternative that does not require a specific OS. (github.com)
submitted 3 days ago by to c/linux@lemmy.world
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Yes, it is my post, and I am trying to find a reason why it won't work. Sadly, without such a solution, it will be impossible to use many Internet services without having an Android/iOS.

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[–] [S] 2 points 2 days ago (1 child)

The thing is that while the EU standard does not limit hardware platforms, it does not mandate neutrality, so I can expect member states to only implement Android/iOS. In any case, I will not use that.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 days ago (1 child)

    Hmmh. I think I'd go even further. Even if it was... I'm not going to run government software in some trusted zone of my hardware. I'm still trying to keep Google, Intel etc out... Only properly acceptable solution to me would be if they stop regulating at the specification level. I rather have my favorite operating system come up with the actual software implementation.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 9 hours ago

    That's what I mean. The protocol should be open, so that the software (at least the one running on my host, the opaque smart card does not telecommunicate and is ROM) can be implemented by anyone. No, I would not accept a version that works on some immutable desktop OS with a nonfree client.

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