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Linux was a good kernel that was better than what GNU had at the time, and it was compatible (technically/legally) with the rest of GNU, so it deprecated Hurd.
by anothermachine 15y ago
Linux was a good kernel that was better than what GNU had at the time, and it was compatible (technically/legally) with the rest of GNU, so it deprecated Hurd.
Sure, if enough folks wanted to, they good finish Hurd. But what's the point? They should go work on Linux.
- runjake 15y agoHurd isn't deprecated in the eyes of GNU. So far as I'm aware, they still desire a kernel under the GNU name.