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Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by strbean on Monday August 07, 2023 @02:12PM (#37038326)
Code that will have to be written, but won't be part of the kernel. I think that's on the cusp of fair/unfair.
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Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by taeric on Monday August 07, 2023 @03:55PM (#37040079)
I agree it is defensible. But, it is code that has to run for me to use my computer. I'm not clear that I have reason to care about the kernel distinction, at this level. Would help the defense to lean in and show legit and not theoretical examples of it.
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