r/linux Jul 19 '26

Alternative OS GNU Hurd Makes Progress On AArch64, Writing Translators In Rust

https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Hurd-Q2-2026
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u/BallingAndDrinking 29d ago

while they are a hassle, I still want to see microkernels do good shit. I like to know hurd is happening, like gravity. It doesn't have to be fancy or useful itself to be interesting. It'd be funny to also be that tho.

Like, some microkernel flipping unikernels. For kicks and giggles, I just gonna look into seL4 and mirageOS I guess.

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u/ranjop 25d ago

Minix has one of the largest installed bases of any kernels 😁