From e7c61a90798ebaa4863c7f3244b8526102d7c87c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Schwinge Date: Sun, 12 Aug 2007 21:31:02 +0200 Subject: Make the WebHome pages first level pages. --- Hurd.mdwn | 152 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 152 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Hurd.mdwn (limited to 'Hurd.mdwn') diff --git a/Hurd.mdwn b/Hurd.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 00000000..30fcbe77 --- /dev/null +++ b/Hurd.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,152 @@ +Sporadic efforts by numerous individuals have been made to keep the information in this wiki current. The hope that the primary development team would make this a canonical source has not been fulfilled. While some of the information and links here are still valid, unfortunately much is not. + +-- [[Main/GrantBow]] - 24 Jul 2007 + +## The Hurd + +This part of the wiki is dedicated to the the Hurd servers, the most important components comprising the GNU operating system. Built on top of the Mach microkernel the servers are designed to replace the functionality provided by regular monolithic UNIX kernels. + +If you cannot find what you look for the topic might have been moved to the new Distrib, Mach or GNU webs. This has been done to help clarify the different aspects of the GNU/Hurd efforts for new users. + +For an introduction to this site, see . + +
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[[GNUHurdStatus]]
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Things [[ToDo]] before the next release
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[[KnownHurdLimits]]
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Limitations of the GNU operating system. Includes updates on the status of [[RandomDevice]] (for ssh), [[DhcpClient]], [[PppDaemon]], [[HurdConsole]], [[ExtTwoSize]], other filesystems, etc.
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[[SeenHurd]]
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GNU/Hurd sightings.
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[[TranslatorPages]]
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What translators exist, info about them
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[[FrequentlyAskedQuestions]]
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For anything else you cannot find here.
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Introduction

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[[TheGnuHurd]]
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About the GNU/Hurd System Debian Wiki about The Hurd.
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[[HurdNames]]
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What does the HURD acronym stand for?
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Welcome Note
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Formerly sent monthly to debian-hurd@lists.debian.org and help-hurd@gnu.org
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Debian Wiki: Hurd
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[[FunnyHurd]]
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Logos, rumors and other funny unrelated stuff mentioning "Hurd"
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[[Shopping]]
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Items that can be bought.
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[[Translation]]
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Hurd translation and Hurd wiki page in different languages.
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History 1997-2003
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Personal view of Marcus Brinkmann about Hurd development in 1997-2003.
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Running the Hurd

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[[LiveCD]]
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Enjoy a bootable Hurd from within CD (opt. HD or USB installation).
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[[Distrib/QEMU]]
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play downloaded [[LiveCd]] Isos without burn them (emulation).
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[[FlashHurd]]
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Bootable Hurd from within USB flash memory.
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[[BuildingHurd]]
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[[PublicHurdBoxen]]
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Hurd boxes available to hack on.
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[[SubhurdHowto]]
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Running Applications on the Hurd

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[[HurdConsole]]
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How to set up the console.
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[[Xfree86]]
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Setting up X.
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[[DebianX]]
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Setting up X in Debian.
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[[DebianXorg]]
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Settin up Xorg in Debian.
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[[GNUstep]]
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Setting up GNUstep on Hurd.
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Technical References

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Developer Notes

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  • [[CrossCompiling]].
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  • [[HurdSpecificGlibcApi]]: Functions in GLIBC for the Hurd.
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  • [[Debugging]].
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  • [[XattrHurd]]: Setting translators under GNU/Linux
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  • [[ABITransitionStatus]]: Old info (early 2002) on the ABI transition
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  • [[KernelCousinDebianHurd]]: A defunct newsletter about Hurd development.
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  • [[Mach/OskitMachStatusList]]: Status and TODO information
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  • Hurd Sourcecode Reference: Searchable and browsable index of the code.
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  • [[Mach/PortToL4]]: Out-dated Wiki.
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  • [[HurdOnL4]]: Work in process for new wiki.
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  • [[QemuImageForL4]]:
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  • [[SubhurdHowto]]: Using and a neighbour for testing and debugging.
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  • [[SerialConsole]]: Setting up a serial console.
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[[InstallNotes]]
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How to install the GNU system.
For Further information, See the [[Distrib]] web.
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Community & People
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Please see the [[Main]] web for registered users information and Hurd community resources.
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See [[HurdDonations]] if you've got more money than hack time.

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Microkernel Systems
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Please see the [[Mach]] web
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Developer Related
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Please see above and the [[Distrib]] web
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+ +---- + +This site was [announced](http://mail.gnu.org/pipermail/bug-hurd/2002-May/008342.html) on May 12, 2002. The following are checkpoints for maintenance and administration: + +
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[[TWiki/TWikiDiscuss]]
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Maintenance topic for the Hurd Wiki as a whole.
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[[TWiki/HurdWikiCopyrightDiscuss]]
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Copyright, licensing and legal discussion.
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[[TWiki/HurdWikiMove]]
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We're looking for a more permanent host.
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