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diff --git a/Hurd/WebHome.mdwn b/Hurd/WebHome.mdwn index 274a8369..c59165bd 100644 --- a/Hurd/WebHome.mdwn +++ b/Hurd/WebHome.mdwn @@ -149,6 +149,4 @@ This site was [announced](http://mail.gnu.org/pipermail/bug-hurd/2002-May/008342 <dd> Copyright, licensing and legal discussion. </dd> <dt>[[TWiki/HurdWikiMove]]</dt> <dd> We're looking for a more permanent host. </dd> - <dt>[[Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss]]</dt> - <dd> Topic about the <a href="http://hurd.gnunfans.org" target="_top">http://hurd.gnunfans.org</a> front HTML page. </dd> </dl> diff --git a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg.mdwn b/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 9bd5009f..00000000 --- a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,66 +0,0 @@ -## <a name="Welcome_to_http_hurd_gnufans_org"> </a> Welcome to <http://hurd.gnufans.org>! - -Sporadic efforts by numerous individuals have been made to keep the information on this site current. The hope that the primary development team would make this a canonical source has not been fulfilled. While some of the information and links here are still valid, unfortunately much is not. - -This site focuses on providing a user-centric & update-able (hopefully the most current) information possible regarding the status and development of the GNU project's GNU operating system. There are many areas to comment on the core component (the Hurd) and other very closely related but distinct projects. This is an all volunteer effort intended to supplement the [official Hurd site](http://hurd.gnu.org). If you see an error **please** fix it! It is a collaboration effort powered by TWiki software installed in May, 2002. - -%TOC% - -## <a name="I_want_to_install_the_Hurd_on_my"> I want to install the Hurd on my system. Where do I start? </a> - -You must use the Grub Boot Loader (not Lilo) to boot a Debian GNU/Hurd system. A total of two gigabytes of unpartitioned disk space is more than enough for an installation. The best installation information is [available here](http://www.debian.org/ports/hurd/hurd-install). There are also a couple different Hurd [[Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions]], a freenode.net IRC [[Hurd/HurdIRC]] and several different [[Hurd/MailLists]] with searchable archives. Please make an attempt to answer your own questions first using archives, this site or drop by the IRC channel (if someone is online that can answer your question). Any possible coding time (resources) available to the core developers can then be spent working on the tough [[Hurd/KnownHurdLimits]] with the architecture. :-) - -<div align="right">[[Hurd/WebHome]]</div> - -## <a name="What_specifically_is_the_Hurd_"> What specifically is the Hurd? </a> - -The [[Hurd/WebHome]] is the GNU replacement for UNIX and Linux "kernels." It is a collection of servers that run on top of the [[Mach/WebHome]] microkernel to implement file systems, network protocols, file access control, and other features that are today implemented by the Unix, Linux or other kernels. All operating systems (including MS Windows and Apple Mac) perform these functions. - -The word "Hurd" is commonly used to refer to one of the following: - -* the Hurd software that runs on top of a microkernel (most precisely) -* a machine running the [[Distrib/WebHome]] -* [GNU Hurd project](http://hurd.gnu.org) including related dependent projects -* HIRD of UNIX Replacing Daemons (arguably) - * HIRD is an acronym for HURD Interfaces Representing Depth (arguably) - -The [[Hurd/WebHome]] supplies the last piece needed for a complete [[GNU/WebHome]] operating system as originally conceived by Richard M Stallman (RMS) in 1983. The GNU vision directly drove the creation and has guided the evolution of the Free Software Foundation ([FSF](http://www.fsf.org)), the organization that is the home of the entire [GNU project](http://www.gnu.org/gnu/). - -<div align="right">[[Hurd/HurdNames]]</div> - -## <a name="What_s_the_current_status_of_the"> What's the current status of the Hurd? </a> - -An "official 1.0 release" has been a dream since 1983. Project resources are scarce. A precise time estimate is not possible. The project welcomes assistance you can provide. Porting & development expertise is still badly needed in several key areas such as the DHCP & PPP clients. See the More info link to the right for additional information. - -Even most of the core developers do not use a Debian GNU/Hurd system as their primary day to day operating system yet. Functional systems are installable with some functionality in a dual-boot configuration. Development systems are currently based on the Debian GNU/Hurd port ([[Distrib/WebHome]]) sponsored by the [Debian project](http://www.debian.org) & Debian's non-profit legal entity [SPI](http://www.spi-inc.org/). - -Community resources for related projects focus around the official website <http://hurd.gnu.org>, this site at <http://hurd.gnufans.org>, the [[Hurd/MailLists]] and the [[Hurd/HurdIRC]] channel. - -<div align="right">[[Hurd/GNUHurdStatus]]</div> - -## <a name="Can_I_add_some_information_to_th"> Can I add some information to the pages here? </a> - -Yes, this is encouraged! If you are not familiar with the TWiki collaboration tool (a Wiki type software implementation) and would like to contribute some content to the site, please visit [[TWiki/WelcomeGuest]]. Every page on the site is editable. Feel free to join in, but we do have some simple requests. - -In an ideal Wiki, everyone is equal and shares equal rights, liberties, responsibilities and common sense. Please respect the guidelines described in the [[TWIKIWEBGoodStyle]] topic and please try to match the "tone" of your topics and edits with the existing topics. If we all pull in the same direction the site will be more useful for everyone, especially for our own use. No account is necessary for **browsing**. _We prefer that you create your own [[Main/TWikiUsers]] (free, relatively painless process) using the %TWIKIWEB%.TWikiRegistration page when **contributing**._ You may also use the [[Main/TWikiGuest]] account when contributing. - -<div align="right">[[TWiki/WelcomeGuest]]</div> - -## <a name="How_is_this_site_arranged_"> How is this site arranged? </a> - -TWiki webs (very poor terminology) are similar to "Chapters" in a book. The WebMenu on the left side holds references to these "webs" and "topics" available. Each "web" has a different color. - -The Main and TWiki webs are for system use. The [[HurdGnuFansOrg]] web primarily contains information about the [[Main/TWikiUsers]] of our site. The [[TWiki/WebHome]] web primarily contains documentation about the TWiki software. - -Here are some more Wiki conventions and terminology that you will see again. Each HTML page is called a topic. Each topic has a special "wiki name". [[TWiki/WikiWords]] are assumed to be topics in the current "web" unless preceded by the name of a "web" and a period. For example the previous link can also be denoted as [[TWiki/WikiWords]]. A simplified & interpreted markup is used for content which can include HTML code. It sounds far more complex than it is in practical use, it's just a little different Most that understand the differences find contribution very very simple and painless. - -Further information about this site and how it was created can be found in the [[TWikiColophon]]. Our site runs the custom-developed GNU skin by default. There is a [[Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss]] for discussion about the contents of this specific page as well. - -<div align="right">[[Main/WebHome]]</div> - -<div> - <center> Welcome to the world of Free Software and the GNU Operating System! <p><em>Remember, no question is too stupid and no problem too small -- We've all been beginners</em></p> - </center> -</div> - -[<img src="%ATTACHURLPATH%/twikiRobot121x54.gif" width="121" height="54" alt="Powered by TWiki Logo" />](http://twiki.org) diff --git a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg/twikiRobot121x54.gif b/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg/twikiRobot121x54.gif Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index 832c5498..00000000 --- a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrg/twikiRobot121x54.gif +++ /dev/null diff --git a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss.mdwn b/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 050f0105..00000000 --- a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,19 +0,0 @@ -## <a name="Discussions_about_the_http_hurd_"> </a> Discussions about the <http://hurd.gnufans.org> front page - -**_Old discussions:_** [[WIKIHOMEURLMainTOPICrev114]], [[WIKIHOMEURLMainTOPICrev123]] - -FAQ: Why can't just anyone edit <http://hurd.gnufans.org>? The simple answer - **effective** KM doesn't work well in **complete** anarchy, that's why KM is valuable. See Part II above for a brief discussion. We can discuss it again if someone would like, just append your comment here. The [[Main/TWikiAdminGroup]] has the rights to change it, the people most responsible for this site. That only seems fair. The alternative is... EVERY other page on the entire site is editable. - -This topic is for discussion of the HTML page as the "home" page for the Hurd Wiki. - --- [[Main/GrantBow]] - 07 Nov 2002 - -What do folks think of the new <http://hurd.gnufans.org> page that I updated via [[Main/HurdGnuFansOrg]]? - --- [[Main/GrantBow]] - 25 Feb 2004 - -Looks good. I've been keeping close tab on your small incremental fixups and clarifications. - -I was thinking about perhaps shortening it down even a bit more to keep it to one screenful of text on a 1024x768 monitor with a maximized browser. As it is right now we try to explain everything on the front page. - --- [[Main/JoachimNilsson]] - 15 Mar 2004 diff --git a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss/hurdwikigen.cgi b/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss/hurdwikigen.cgi deleted file mode 100644 index feea04d0..00000000 --- a/Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss/hurdwikigen.cgi +++ /dev/null @@ -1,81 +0,0 @@ -#!/usr/bin/python -# This is a crude python script used to cut out the contents of -# a wiki page for use in an ordinary page. -# -# Original version for WikiMoinMoin by <JAkov AT vmlinux DOT org> -# Refined and added caching including conversion to TWiki, but -# still a big hack, by <Joachim AT vmlinux DOT org> -# -# This script can be used freely under the traditional BSD license, -# without the advertising clause. -# - - -import fileinput -import string -import os -import os.path -from os.path import getmtime, exists -import sys -import cgi -from types import ListType - - -# Set an appropriate CGI header. -print "Content-type: text/html\r\n\r\n" - -## -# Creates a HTML page, filename, from the given URL. -# The HTML is extracted with lynx and parsed for the occurrence of -# the <!-- MESSAGESEPARATOR --> comment tag. All HTML between the -# first and last tag is written to filename. -# -def create_html (filename, url): - f = open (filename, 'w') - raw_data = os.popen ('/usr/bin/lynx -source ' + url).read () - cooked_data = string.replace (raw_data, "PageTop", "PageBottom") - raw_data = string.split (cooked_data, "<a name=\"PageBottom\"></a>") - f.write (raw_data[1]) - f.close () - return - -form = cgi.FieldStorage () -web = form.getvalue ("web", "") -page = form.getvalue ("topic", "") -#page = sys.argv[1] - -wiki_file = '/home/virtual/gnufans.org/hurd/data/' + web + '/' + page + '.txt' -wiki_url = 'http://hurd.gnufans.org/bin/view/' + web +'/' + page + '?skin=plain' -html_file = '/home/virtual/gnufans.org/hurd/spool/' + web + "-" + page - -#print "<h2Debugging info:</h2>" -#print 'wiki_file="' + wiki_file + '"' -#print 'wiki_url="' + wiki_url + '"' -#print 'html_file=' + html_file + '"' - - -if not exists (wiki_file): - print "The page " + wiki_url + "does not exist!" - exit - -if not exists (html_file): -# print "Creating html file." - create_html (html_file, wiki_url) -else: -# print "Reading file modification times." - wiki_file_time = getmtime (wiki_file) - html_file_time = getmtime (html_file) - -# print wiki_file_time -# print html_file_time - - if wiki_file_time > html_file_time: -# print "Wiki file newer than html file." - create_html (html_file, wiki_url) - -# Print contents of spool file to stdout -document = open (html_file, 'r') -content = document.read () - -print content - diff --git a/Main/MainDiscuss.mdwn b/Main/MainDiscuss.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index ad9596d0..00000000 --- a/Main/MainDiscuss.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,9 +0,0 @@ -I am now finding a problem with using the [[HurdGnuFansOrg]] as the exact same page as the <http://hurd.gnufans.org/> "index.html" HTML page. There is no "directory" for the Main web and only links in the menu at left to get to all the other user's pages. - -There's also another problem. I would like to move many of the "Community" pages listed near the top of the [[Hurd/WebHome]] page to the Main web, but without an index page NOBODY will find them. I will hold off doing this until we can find some reasonable solution. - -In other words, the global main index page for the domain and the [[HurdGnuFansOrg]] page have different functions that are both necessary. It took me awhile to figure out this is why I didn't like this idea. Sorry it took so long. - -Any suggestions? - --- [[Main/GrantBow]] - 07 Dec 2002 diff --git a/Main/WebHome.mdwn b/Main/WebHome.mdwn index b57ce6e7..214ebf5b 100644 --- a/Main/WebHome.mdwn +++ b/Main/WebHome.mdwn @@ -28,4 +28,3 @@ Sporadic efforts by numerous individuals have been made to keep the information <dd> Meetings either directly held for the Hurd or with significant Hurd developer attendance. </dd> </dl> <p><a href="http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/users-guide/using_gnuhurd.html" target="_top">Hurd User's Guide</a>. </p> -<p> The main HTML page for <a href="http://hurd.gnufans.org" target="_top">http://hurd.gnufans.org</a> is located at [[HurdGnuFansOrg]] but has restricted editing. If you are interested in helping us better represent the site to new and returning users (by helping edit the front page) you are encouraged to participate in the discussion held in the [[HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss]] topic. </p> @@ -25,126 +25,114 @@ from <http://hurd.gnufans.org/>, the 2007-08-07 version. [[img Main/WebPreferences/logo.png alt="[] HURD-Wiki"]] -<h2><a name ="Welcome_to_http_hurd_gnufans_org"> </a> Welcome -<!-- -to <a href="http://hurd.gnufans.org" target="_top">http://hurd.gnufans.org</a> ---> -! </h2> -<p /> -Sporadic efforts by numerous individuals have been made to keep the information on this site current. The hope that the primary development team would make this a canonical source has not been fulfilled. While some of the information and links here are still valid, unfortunately much is not. -<p /> -This site focuses on providing a user-centric & update-able (hopefully the most current) information possible regarding the status and development of the GNU project's GNU operating system. There are many areas to comment on the core component (the Hurd) and other very closely related but distinct projects. This is an all volunteer effort intended to supplement the <a href="http://hurd.gnu.org" target="_top">official Hurd site</a>. If you see an error <strong>please</strong> fix it! -<p /> -<p /> -<ul> -<li> <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg#I_want_to_install_the_Hurd_on_my">I want to install the Hurd on my system. Where do I start?</a> -</li> -<li> <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg#What_specifically_is_the_Hurd_">What specifically is the Hurd?</a> -</li> -<li> <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg#What_s_the_current_status_of_the">What's the current status of the Hurd?</a> -</li> -<li> <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg#Can_I_add_some_information_to_th">Can I add some information to the pages here?</a> -</li> -<li> <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg#How_is_this_site_arranged_">How is this site arranged?</a> -</li> -</ul> -<p /> -<h2><a name ="I_want_to_install_the_Hurd_on_my"> I want to install the Hurd on my system. Where do I start? </a></h2> -<p /> -You must use the Grub Boot Loader (not Lilo) to boot a Debian GNU/Hurd system. A total of two gigabytes of unpartitioned disk space is more than enough for an installation. The best installation information is <a href="http://www.debian.org/ports/hurd/hurd-install" target="_top">available here</a>. There are also a couple different Hurd <a href="Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions">FAQs</a>, a freenode.net IRC <a href="Hurd/HurdIRC">channel</a> and several different <a href="Hurd/MailLists">mail lists</a> with searchable archives. Please make an attempt to answer your own questions first using archives, this site or drop by the IRC channel (if someone is online that can answer your question). Any possible coding time (resources) available to the core developers can then be spent working on the tough <a href="Hurd/KnownHurdLimits">problems remaining</a> with the architecture. <img alt="smile" src="http://hurd.gnufans.org/pub/TWiki/SmiliesPlugin/smile.gif" /> -<p /> -<div align="right"> -<a href="Hurd/WebHome">More Info</a> -</div> -<p /> -<h2><a name ="What_specifically_is_the_Hurd_"> What specifically is the Hurd? </a></h2> -<p /> -The <a href="Hurd/WebHome">Hurd</a> is the GNU replacement for UNIX and Linux "kernels." It is a collection of servers that run on top of the <a href="Mach/WebHome">GNU Mach</a> microkernel to implement file systems, network protocols, file access control, and other features that are today implemented by the Unix, Linux or other kernels. All operating systems (including MS Windows and Apple Mac) perform these functions. -<p /> -The word "Hurd" is commonly used to refer to one of the following: -<ul> -<li> the Hurd software that runs on top of a microkernel (most precisely) -</li> -<li> a machine running the <a href="Distrib/WebHome">Debian GNU/Hurd distribution</a> -</li> -<li> <a href="http://hurd.gnu.org" target="_top">GNU Hurd project</a> including related dependent projects -</li> -<li> HIRD of UNIX Replacing Daemons (arguably) -<ul> -<li> HIRD is an acronym for HURD Interfaces Representing Depth (arguably) -</li> -</ul> -</li> -</ul> -<p /> -The <a href="Hurd/WebHome">Hurd</a> supplies the last piece needed for a complete <a href="GNU/WebHome">GNU</a> operating system as originally conceived by Richard M Stallman (RMS) in 1983. The GNU vision directly drove the creation and has guided the evolution of the Free Software Foundation (<a href="http://www.fsf.org" target="_top">FSF</a>), the organization that is the home of the entire <a href="http://www.gnu.org/gnu/" target="_top">GNU project</a>. -<p /> -<div align="right"> -<a href="Hurd/HurdNames">More info</a> -</div> -<p /> -<h2><a name ="What_s_the_current_status_of_the"> What's the current status of the Hurd? </a></h2> -<p /> -An "official 1.0 release" has been a dream since 1983. Project resources are scarce. A precise time estimate is not possible. The project welcomes assistance you can provide. Porting & development expertise is still badly needed in several key areas such as the DHCP & PPP clients. See the More info link to the right for additional information. -<p /> -Even most of the core developers do not use a Debian GNU/Hurd system as their primary day to day operating system yet. Functional systems are installable with some functionality in a dual-boot configuration. Development systems are currently based on the Debian GNU/Hurd port (<a href="Distrib/WebHome">Distrib</a>) sponsored by the <a href="http://www.debian.org" target="_top">Debian project</a> & Debian's non-profit legal entity <a href="http://www.spi-inc.org/" target="_top">SPI</a>. -<p /> -Community resources for related projects focus around the official website <a href="http://hurd.gnu.org" target="_top">http://hurd.gnu.org</a>, this site at <a href="http://hurd.gnufans.org" target="_top">http://hurd.gnufans.org</a>, the <a href="Hurd/MailLists">Mail Lists</a> and the <a href="Hurd/HurdIRC">Hurd IRC</a> channel. -<p /> -<div align="right"> -<a href="Hurd/GNUHurdStatus">More info</a> -</div> -<p /> -<h2><a name ="Can_I_add_some_information_to_th"> Can I add some information to the pages here? </a></h2> -<p /> -Yes, this is encouraged! -<!-- -If you are not familiar with the TWiki collaboration tool (a Wiki type software implementation) and would like to contribute some content to the site, please visit <a href="TWiki/WelcomeGuest">Welcome Guest</a>. Every page on the site is editable. Feel free to join in, but we do have some simple requests. -<p /> -In an ideal Wiki, everyone is equal and shares equal rights, liberties, responsibilities and common sense. Please respect the guidelines described in the <a href="TWiki/GoodStyle">Good Style</a> topic and please try to match the "tone" of your topics and edits with the existing topics. If we all pull in the same direction the site will be more useful for everyone, especially for our own use. No account is necessary for <strong>browsing</strong>. <em>We prefer that you create your own <a href="Main/TWikiUsers">user account</a> (free, relatively painless process) using the <a href="TWiki/TWikiRegistration">TWiki Registration</a> page when <strong>contributing</strong>.</em> You may also use the <a href="Main/TWikiGuest">TWiki Guest</a> account when contributing. -<p /> -<div align="right"> -<a href="TWiki/WelcomeGuest">More info</a> -</div> ---> -<p /> -<h2><a name ="How_is_this_site_arranged_"> How is this site arranged? </a></h2> -<p /> -Webs (very poor terminology) are similar to "Chapters" in a book. The WebMenu on the left side holds references to these "webs" and "topics" available. Each "web" has a different color. -<!-- -<p /> -The Main and TWiki webs are for system use. The <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrg">Main</a> web primarily contains information about the <a href="Main/TWikiUsers">registered users</a> of our site. The <a href="TWiki/WebHome">TWiki</a> web primarily contains documentation about the TWiki software. -<p /> -Here are some more Wiki conventions and terminology that you will see again. Each HTML page is called a topic. Each topic has a special "wiki name". <a href="TWiki/WikiWord">Wiki Words</a> are assumed to be topics in the current "web" unless preceded by the name of a "web" and a period. For example the previous link can also be denoted as <a href="TWiki/WikiWord">TWiki.Wiki Words</a>. A simplified & interpreted markup is used for content which can include HTML code. It sounds far more complex than it is in practical use, it's just a little different Most that understand the differences find contribution very very simple and painless. -<p /> -Further information about this site and how it was created can be found in the <a href="Main/TWikiColophon">TWiki Colophon</a>. Our site runs the custom-developed GNU skin by default. There is a <a href="Main/HurdGnuFansOrgDiscuss">topic</a> for discussion about the contents of this specific page as well. ---> -<p /> -<div align="right"> -<a href="Main/WebHome">More info</a> -</div> -<p /> -<div align="center"> -Welcome to the world of Free Software and the GNU Operating System! -<p> -<em>Remember, no question is too stupid and no problem too small -- We've all been beginners</em> -</div> - -<HR> -Please send FSF & GNU inquiries & questions to -<A HREF="mailto:gnu@gnu.org"><EM>gnu@gnu.org</EM></A>. -There are also <A HREF="http://www.gnu.org/home.html#ContactInfo">other ways to -contact</A> the FSF. -<P> - -Please send comments on these web pages to -<A HREF="mailto:webmaster@gnufans.org"><EM>webmaster@gnufans.org</EM></A>. -<P> -Copyright (C) 2001, 2002 Free Software Foundation, Inc., -59 Temple Place - Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111, USA -<P> -Verbatim copying and distribution of this entire article is -permitted in any medium, provided this notice is preserved. +**Welcome!** + +Sporadic efforts by numerous individuals have been made to keep the information +on this site current. The hope that the primary development team would make +this a canonical source has not been fulfilled. While some of the information +and links here are still valid, unfortunately much is not. + +This site focuses on providing a user-centric & update-able (hopefully the most +current) information possible regarding the status and development of the GNU +project's GNU operating system. There are many areas to comment on the core +component (the Hurd) and other very closely related but distinct projects. +This is an all volunteer effort intended to supplement the [official Hurd +site](http://hurd.gnu.org/). + + +[[toc ]] + +<!-- If you're rendering this page and the output looks garbled from here on, +then you've hit <http://bugs.debian.org/421843>. Installing the markdown +package from Debian experimental fixed this for me. --> + + +## I want to install the Hurd on my system. Where do I start? + +You must use the Grub Boot Loader (not Lilo) to boot a Debian GNU/Hurd system. +A total of two gigabytes of unpartitioned disk space is enough for an +installation. The best installation information is [available +here](http://www.debian.org/ports/hurd/hurd-install). There are also a couple +different [[Hurd_FAQs|Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions]], an +[[irc_channel|Hurd/HurdIRC]] and several different +[[mailing_lists|Hurd/MailLists]] with searchable archives. Please make an +attempt to answer your own questions first using archives, this site or drop by +the irc channel (if someone is online that can answer your question). Any +possible coding time (resources) available to the core developers can then be +spent working on the tough [[problems_remaining|Hurd/KnownHurdLimits]] with the +architecture. + +[[Hurd|Hurd/WebHome]] + + +## What specifically is the Hurd? + +The [[Hurd|Hurd/WebHome]] is the GNU replacement for UNIX and Linux kernels. +It is a collection of servers that run on top of the [[GNU_Mach|Mach/WebHome]] +microkernel to implement file systems, network protocols, file access control, +and other features that are today implemented by the Unix, Linux or other +kernels. + +The word *Hurd* is commonly used to refer to one of the following: + + * the Hurd software that runs on top of a microkernel (most precisely) + * a machine running the [[Debian_GNU/Hurd|Distrib/WebHome]] distribution + * the [GNU Hurd](http://hurd.gnu.org/) project including related dependent + projects + * HIRD of UNIX Replacing Daemons (arguably) + * HIRD is an acronym for HURD Interfaces Representing Depth (arguably) + +The [[Hurd|Hurd/WebHome]] supplies the last piece needed for a complete +[[GNU|GNU/WebHome]] operating system as originally conceived by Richard M +Stallman (RMS) in 1983. The GNU vision directly drove the creation and has +guided the evolution of the [Free Software Foundation](http://www.fsf.org/), +the organization that is the home of the entire [GNU +project](http://www.gnu.org/gnu/). + +[[Hurd/HurdNames]] + + +## What's the current status of the Hurd? + +An *official 1.0 release* has been a dream since 1983. Project resources are +scarce. A precise time estimate is not possible. The project welcomes any +assistance you can provide. Porting and development expertise is still badly +needed in many key areas. + +Functional systems are installable in a dual-boot configuration. Development +systems are currently mostly based on the [[Debian_GNU/Hurd|Distrib/WebHome]] +port sponsored by the [Debian project](http://www.debian.org/). + +Community resources for related projects focus around the official website +<http://hurd.gnu.org/>, this site at <http://www.bddebian.com/~wiki/>, the +[[mailing_lists|Hurd/MailLists]] and the [[irc_channel|Hurd/HurdIRC]]. + +[[Hurd/GNUHurdStatus]] + + +## Can I add some information to the pages here? + +Yes, this is very much encouraged! + +Please see [[HowToContributeToThisWiki]] for information. + +Every page on the site is editable. Feel free to join in, but we do have some +simple requests. In an ideal wiki, everyone is equal and shares equal rights, +liberties, responsibilities and common sense. Please try to match the *tone* +of your topics and edits with the existing topics. If we all pull in the same +direction the site will be more useful for everyone, especially for our own +use. + + +## How is this site arranged? + +The menu on the upper right corner provides a rough structuring about the +available content. Just follow those topics and explore the wiki. + +Further information about this site and how it was created can be found in the +[[Wiki_Colophon|Main/TWikiColophon]]. + +[[Main|Main/WebHome]] ---- |
