The GNU Hurd is a computer operating system kernel. It consists of a set of servers (or daemons, in Unix-speak) that work on top of either the GNU Mach microkernel or the L4 microkernel; together, they form the kernel of the GNU operating system. It has been under development since 1990 by the GNU Project and is distributed as free software under the GPL. The Hurd aims to surpass Unix kernels in functionality, security, and stability, while remaining largely compatible with them. This is done by having the Hurd track the POSIX specification, while avoiding arbitrary restrictions on the user.
"HURD" is an indirectly recursive acronym, standing for "HIRD of Unix-Replacing Daemons", where "HIRD" stands for "HURD of Interfaces Representing Depth". It is also a play of words to give "herd of gnus" reflecting how it works.
Flux Fluke Flask :: Microkernel
NeXT :: Mach
Reflective :: Operating Systems
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Bug reports for the GNU Hurd Archives - Archived discussions and reports of bugs for Hurd project. May be searched by user.
Debian - Download site for Debian Hurd CDs. Offers software downloads, support, documentation and news.
Debian GNU Hurd - Free distribution of the original GNU operating system under name of Debian, maintained and updated by many users who volunteer their knowledge, time and effort. The Hurd is a set of servers running on top of the GNU Mach microkernel.
Edrx's Hurd Page - Many useful GNU Hurd related links, not well structured.
Free Software Foundation (FSF), GNU Project - Non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating restrictions on copying, redistributing, understanding, and modifying computer programs. GNU Project was begun to develop a complete free Unix-like operating system.
GNU Hurd 0.2 Kernel Source Tour - Browseable Web interface to full Hurd source tree, with a fully functioning Function Search function.
GNU Hurd Hardware Compatibility Guide - A list of hardware that is known to be supported by the GNU Mach microkernel.
GNU Hurd Mailing List - Mailing list archives.
GNU India - Gateway focusing on developing, distributing, and testing the GNU OS. Includes links to documentation, projects and also offers a mailing list and contact information.
Gnu/Hurd - Comprehensive collection of GNU Hurd links.
Gnufans . Hurd . WebHome - Gnufans host of the Hurd webpage. It contains many new updates.
Hurd - A basic introduction to the Hurd project.
Meta Description: [ An introduction to the GNU Hurd operating system. ]
Hurd hacking guide - Offers guidelines on design and implementation of GNU Hurd.
Okuji - enbug.org - Information on free software, GNU Hurd, GNU GRUB, GNU Mach, and microkernels.
The Easy Guide to Installing Hurd on a Linux Box - A step-by-step guide to installing Hurd on a linux box, assuming no prior knowledge.
Meta Description: [ A step-by-step guide to installing
Hurd on a linux box, assuming NO prior knowledge ]
The GNU Hurd - The GNU project's replacement for the Unix kernel. The Hurd is a collection of servers that run on the Mach microkernel to implement file systems, network protocols, file access control, and other features that are implemented by the Unix kernel or similar kernels (such as Linux).
The Hurd Development and Information Links - Offers a large good collection of Hurd links.
The Hurd on L4 - Porting the Hurd to the L4 microkernel. News, plans, pointers to mailing lists and websites.
Toronto Hurd Group - An area group willing to help new users to run GNU/Hurd and to develope software for GNU/Hurd. Offers links to related files, support, mailing lists, bug documentation, current tasks and news.
Meta Description: [ Savannah is a central point for development, distribution and maintainance of Free Software. It allows contributors to easily join existing Free Software projects. ]
Towards a New Strategy of OS Design - A technical article on the Hurd.
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