From 75143d0ede9ef760fb3667e534636bbb40e90b9c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: massimo sandal Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2007 11:27:00 +0000 Subject: none --- Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.mdwn | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) (limited to 'Hurd') diff --git a/Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.mdwn b/Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.mdwn index 8ef80716..f10c7860 100644 --- a/Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.mdwn +++ b/Hurd/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.mdwn @@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ If you still have problems, do not hesitate to make use of the [[MailLists]] or * **_What software is available for GNU?_** * Most packages from [Debian](http://www.debian.org/) [GNU/Linux](http://www.gnu.org/gnu/linux-and-gnu.html) which aren't linux-specific ([Packages That Won't Be Ported](http://www.debian.org/ports/hurd/hurd-devel-debian)) are expected to work on GNU/Hurd too. See the database in . Programs which need pthreads, including [GNOME](http://www.gnome.org), [KDE](http://www.kde.org), [Mozilla](http://www.mozilla.org), [OpenOffice](http://www.openoffice.org), [SDL](http://www.libsdl.org), etc. are being worked on currently using Neal Walfields libpthreads. See the [[Distrib/PortingIssues]] document for some common build problems and their solutions. * If you can't fetch a package with "apt-get install ", try building it from source: "apt-get source && cd <package\_dir> && debian/rules binary". + * As of January 2007, 50% of Debian packages have been ported on the Hurd. Of course, bug testing is welcome. * **_How do I initialize a serial console on the Hurd?_** * You can try out the Serial Howto at @@ -38,6 +39,7 @@ If you still have problems, do not hesitate to make use of the [[MailLists]] or * **_Will GNU work in Vmware?_** * It's highly recommended and easier to get a full image for Bochs. See [[Distrib/WebHome]] * It didn't use to, [Hurd bootstrap fails](http://lists.debian.org/debian-hurd/2002/debian-hurd-200207/msg00069.html). Vmware is not [free software](http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html) and it is [[Distrib/VmWare]]. We recommend to use [free](http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html) alternatives, like [[Distrib/BochsEmulator]]. + * A faster, more widespread and [free](http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/free-sw.html) recent alternative is [QEMU](http://hurd.gnufans.org/bin/view/Distrib/QEMU). You can find more informations on [[Distrib/HurdOnQEMU]]. * If someone prefers using VMWare: * It works with VMWare Workstation 4.0.5 build-6030. * Running Debian GNU/HURD in VMWare works for me -- [[Main/MichaelAblassmeier]] - 03 Mar 2004 -- cgit v1.2.3