In addition to the [general FAQ](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/docs.html#TOCfaq) there are these questions that Newbies have:

* What editor can I use?
  * nano is the default editor, not ae.
* Why can't I get the answers I need from Hurd hackers?
  * This [http://www.tuxedo.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html]\[document]] may help you understand some developers attitudes and social norms.
* Where are the virtual consoles I use when running GNU/Linux?
  * You need to [use screen](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/faq.en.html#q4-6) instead, also available when running GNU/Linux.
* What is a translator?
  * The FAQ [answers](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/faq.en.html#q4-2) this question by a reference to [hurd-doc-translator](http://www.debian.org/ports/hurd/hurd-doc-translator).