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diff --git a/Hurd/KnownHurdLimits.mdwn b/Hurd/KnownHurdLimits.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 00000000..65218eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/Hurd/KnownHurdLimits.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +When comparing the Hurd (including it's [[GnuMach]] microkernel) to alternatives please remember that the last released version number is 0.2. For example, the Linux Kernel took awhile to mature. The Debian GNU/Hurd system is developing rapidly. Assistance with programming and support tasks is greatly appreciated. Now for the list of known Gnu/Hurd limitations. + +* 1GB hard disk [partition limit](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/faq.en.html#q2-6) +* missing hardware drivers. Current [[GnuMach]] drivers are from Linux Kernel version 2.0. [[OskitMach]] will have Linux Kernel version 2.2 drivers. +* alot of swap is [recommended](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/faq.en.html#q2-7). +* lack of released console in oskit-mach (in progress) +* no sound support (in progress) +* XFree86 is stabilizing |