GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (somewhat) practical way

Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by LambdaComplex on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @10:24AM (#37049411)

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.

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Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by spookie on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @11:06AM (#37050091)

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

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Re:GNU/Hurd strikes back: How to use the legendary OS in a (... by predictabl3 on Tuesday August 08, 2023 @12:26PM (#37051542)

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.

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