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diff --git a/community/gsoc/project_ideas.mdwn b/community/gsoc/project_ideas.mdwn index c25caf6a..bf7a3012 100644 --- a/community/gsoc/project_ideas.mdwn +++ b/community/gsoc/project_ideas.mdwn @@ -710,7 +710,15 @@ mechanisms are necessary to handle stuff like dependencies on other packages. The goal of this task is to create these mechanisms. -## To create an installer for Debian GNU/Hurd. +## port Debian Installer to the Hurd -The idea is to port the debian installer to the hurd. The following link has some -relevant information http://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/Hurd +The primary means of distributing the Hurd is through Debian GNU/Hurd. However, +the installation CDs presently use an ancient, non-native installer. The +situation could be much improved by making sure that the newer Debian Installer +works on the Hurd. + +Some preliminary work has been done, see +http://wiki.debian.org/DebianInstaller/Hurd . + +The goal is to have the Debian Installer fully working on the Hurd. It requires +relatively little Hurd-specific knowledge. |