Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (...
by LambdaComplex on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @10:24AM
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I'm glad someone gets it. I've been using Linux as my daily driver for about a decade at this point. I can understand the desire to hack on that for fun, because doing so would actually bring about a tangible improvement to my life.
I find the desire to work on a 30 year old operating system that still lacks USB support much more confusing.
Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (...
by spookie on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @11:06AM
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As far as my understanding goes, there are 2 main reasons:
1. The very specific nature of the OS, which aims to be (in theory) very modular
2. You need to partake on a very clear idea of what software freedom means, in every sense of the word
I don't use Hurd, but I do get it. I feel it's quite simple.
Just because it isn't there yet doesn't mean one wouldn't want to hack on it from time to time
Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (...
by predictabl3 on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @12:26PM
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Again, no one is saying that everyone should care about Hurd. This just feels like an entire subthread about a strawman. I think your stance is entirely reasonable, and one I resonate with, but it felt like you expected Hurd enthusiasts to convince you that you should care. Which feels like missing the point, to me, at least.
If "fun" and "idological reasons" are the reason there is a community around the project, then that is in fact the answer to the question, if a little vague.
For people still not understanding, it would be nice to have an explanation of what people find fun about it, especially as a user and not a developer, and what ideological reason exactly are driving it.