GNU Hurd in 2026: How Close Is 'Almost There', Really?

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GNU Hurd in 2026: How Close Is 'Almost There', Really?

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GNU Hurd@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 month ago

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An honest assessment of GNU Hurd in May 2026 — x86_64 support, SMP, package coverage, and whether the 'almost there' framing reflects reality. Concrete numbers, working hardware, real limits.

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