cross-posted from: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/65555474
Fork time? Maybe all the anti-systemd zealots were right all along…
Edit: To address whether it is likely that this change will affect users: Gnome is planning a stronger dependence on userdb, the part of systemd where this change is being implemented. https://blogs.gnome.org/adrianvovk/2025/06/10/gnome-systemd-dependencies/



They have been passed and will be enforced in like 2 years. They may be challenged, but it’s not a guarantee that a court would oppose it.
The Colorado law is still under consideration and has only gone through the senate. https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-051
California is less than a year as it goes into effect this upcoming January 2027.