What do you think of Hurd ?

[allwimb]

Do you think that Hurd could one day replace Linux ? And did you try it ?

[oz]

Do you think that Hurd could one day replace Linux ? And did you try it ?

Development seems too slow to make much headway, but I suppose anything could happen given enough time.

No, I've never tried it.

[Dapper Dan]

I tried installing it once a while back but ran into too many issues I had no clue as to how to resolve. If anything's changed, I'd try it again at some point.

[chris42]

I tried running in a virtual machine a while back and couldn't get it working. I think it sounds intriguing. I've come across a person or two that wants to use it over Linux in a development/testing environment because it will suit their needs better. Though I don't think it will ever replace Linux. I think when it's more stable/mature it will occupy a niche where it may be better than Linux. I think it's likely that you'll see people use Linux for some systems where it's the best option and Hurd in other systems where it's the best option.

[jayd512]

I've never tried it. And, looking at the slow rate of development I don't see myself trying it any time soon.

[Dapper Dan]

Not to hijack the thread but I found a version of FreeDos from an old Dell N series I bought a while back. I may install that in a virtual machine and play around with it... I might give HURD another try. I've never gotten any form of BSD going so might try that too.

[cynwulf]

Never tried it, though Debian GNU/Hurd has been out for quite a while now. Personally I think alternative kernels are a good thing.

[allwimb]

I think that I'm gonna try to test it and probably it could be used for education to learn how it works, etc.

[bergqvistjl]

If the GNUers can finally get it working, then it means GNU can finally be seen as a complete OS, with its own kernel, which is a good thing in my opinion.