PayPal bans Linux users with a GPU name containing the string "Apple M1"
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PayPal
Linux
Apple M1
payment processing
PayPal is allegedly banning Linux users with Apple M1 GPUs, sparking concerns about discriminatory practices, although no discussion has taken place on the HN thread.
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