Debian GNU/Hurd/Windows?
Hello,
Lately there has been some speaking about the porting effort of
Debian GNU/Windows (or whatever the correct name is).
Could it be possible to port the Hurd to Windows? I mean, to make
Windows work as a microkernel that provides access to hardware
and the Hurd providing a full UN*X kernel replacement.
If we manage to accomplish full back-ward compliance with the
Windows hardware API, and adapt the exec server to use the
microkernel when the user wants to execute win binaries, afaik
the whole Debian GNU/Hurd port would work directly on Hurd/Win
without modification.
While due to strong performance loss this would not be, if working,
a reason for the Debian GNU/Windows port to stop, it'd be a great
thing since GNU/Win could never provide a 100% UN*X compliant
environment.
Unfortunately, I lack the knowledge to implement this myself, but well
here's my idea.. if someone wants to take it, i wish a lot of luck.
Regards,
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