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+There are a number of ways that you can contribute to the
+Hurd.
+
+* Debian GNU/Hurd
+
+Debian is currently the Hurd distribution of choice among Hurd
+users and devellopers.  Approximately half of the Debian archive
+has been compiled successfully on the Hurd, however, many
+programs fail to build for various reasons.  [Significant
+packages and problems](http://alioth.debian.org/pm/?group_id=30628)
+are listed there.  You can also just install the Hurd and
+find what doesn't work for you and port it and then file
+bugs against the package in the Debian BTS.
+
+* Hurd Proper
+
+If you are interested in developping the Hurd proper, there is
+plenty of work todo.  Before you can significantly contribute,
+take some time to learn about the system, e.g.,
+[[MicroKernelsForBeginners]].  Until you can do the basic exercises
+listed there, you won't be able to significantly contribute to
+the Hurd.
+
+See also the [[ToDo]]
+
+* GNU Mach
+
+GNU Mach is the underlying microkernel used by the Hurd.  It has
+a number of deficencies  [[Mach/GNUMachRevivalProject]].