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They finished the "Not Unix!" part, but then they have to go and do the remaining GNU part. Since it's recursive, this could take a while.

The vast majority of GNU is running on every Linux machine out there. That's why RMS insists on calling such machines "GNU/Linux machines", because they're running GNU with Linux as the kernel.

What would it even mean to "finish GNU"? That doesn't make any sense.

the OS/kernel

If you want GNU/Hurd so much, why don't you start working on it?

RMS has stated publicly that GNU Hurd has been significantly deprioritized for some time due to the introduction of Linux. Specifically noting that the deficiencies Linux suffers would not be resolved by the completion of GNU Hurd.

On the other hand, a friend of mine does use GNU Hurd on one of his machines. He's a little loopy though.

Sure. deprioritized. Whatever. HURD blows.

"HURD blows."

Be careful, I think you just agreed with RMS there. ;)

On a more serious note, you seem to be doing some pretty heavy trolling today. Why don't you step back from the computer and go get some air? Life is good.

you know what. i think that's a good idea.

Hence its indefinite de-prioritization, yes. Is there actually a dispute here?

He probably means Hurd.