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cmrdporcupine 5 hours ago

Almost wonder if this kind of thing will be an impetus for GNU Hurd to get more momentum. I saw an update recently that they're now finally properly supporting 64bit and sounds like there's active dev going on there again.

It apparently uses SysVInit

cf100clunk 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Others have been reminding us of the *BSD init systems, and I remind that SysVinit is not going away from Linux while projects like Devuan and others continue. GNU Hurd is another other-than-systemd learning opportunity.

antonyh 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I've heard of Hurd, but never felt tempted to try it. That could be an interesting option.

raggi 4 hours ago | parent [-]

hurd init is a lot like systemd architecturally, it just gets to use kernel provided ipc rather than having to manage its own. if your objection to systemd is its architecture you don't want anything to do with hurd.

tokyobreakfast 4 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Did they finally add USB support?

frumplestlatz 4 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

I would somewhat doubt it; the negative aspects of Mach’s design are a technical albatross around the neck of any kernel.

Apple has had to invest reams of engineering effort in mitigating Mach’s performance and security issues in XNU; systemd dissatisfaction alone seems unlikely to shift the needle towards Hurd.