Some aspects of the HURD

[Manoj Srivastava <srivasta@xxxxxxx>]

Hi, 

        I found these points about the HURD intriguing.

        manoj

  it's compatible 
      The Hurd provides a familiar programming and user
      environment. For all intents and purposes, the Hurd is a modern
      Unix-like kernel. The Hurd uses the GNU C Library, whose
      development closely tracks standards such as ANSI/ISO, BSD,
      POSIX, Single Unix, SVID, and X/Open.
  it's built to survive 
      Unlike other popular kernel software, the Hurd has an
      object-oriented structure that allows it to evolve without
      compromising its design. This structure will help the Hurd
      undergo major redesign and modifications without having to be
      entirely rewritten.
  it's scalable 
      The Hurd implementation is aggressively multithreaded so that it
      runs efficiently on both single processors and symmetric
      multiprocessors. The Hurd interfaces are designed to allow
      transparent network clusters (collectives), although this
      feature has not yet been implemented.
  it's extensible 
      The Hurd is an attractive platform for learning how to become a
      kernel hacker or for implementing new ideas in kernel
      technology. Every part of the system is designed to be modified
      and extended.
  it's stable 
      It is possible to develop and test new Hurd kernel components
      without rebooting the machine (not even accidentally).  Running
      your own kernel components doesn't interfere with other users,
      and so no special system privileges are required.  The mechanism
      for kernel extensions is secure by design: it is impossible to
      impose your changes upon other users unless they authorize them
.
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