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Offline nick65go

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Debian on HURD
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So you are bored of FreeDOS, masters of Linux? Already tried the new FreeBSD? Then why not test Hurd?
https://www.howtogeek.com/this-new-debian-edition-doesnt-use-linux/
"As the Linux kernel grows ever larger and more complex, having a viable, entirely free and open-source microkernel for modern 64-bit hardware is a great achievement.
- For example, you can use a translator to access public FTP sites transparently through the file system, treating the remote directory as if it were a local folder.
- You can even mount a remote ISO file and only have the system fetch the tiny parts of the file that the ISO 9660 file system requests, rather than downloading the entire thing"

FYI: This is an experimental operating system for people who are interested in studying OS design and implementation. The situation is similar to niche research operating systems like Plan 9. Unlike consumer distributions, this isn't designed to be a daily driver or a Windows alternative. You won't be playing games or browsing the modern web here. This is a fascinating release for OS researchers, but it is not intended for the average person.