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provectus@lemmy.ml Joined: 2026-04-23

I forgot emacs was an OS. This is the setup that uses the most GNU software that I have tried so far.

umbrella@lemmy.ml Joined: 2023-07-12

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provectus@lemmy.ml Joined: 2026-04-23

I think the advantage of the Hurd over Linux is that it is a microkernel. It also is built entirely on freedom 0, the ability to run a program as you may wish. Want to add a new filesystem process? Write a translator, and install it without rebooting. I also believe that GNU software should integrate well with it.

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

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If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

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Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)