The GNU Hurd project can now make use of device drivers from user-space via DDE layer. This has allowed the use of Linux network drivers on GNU Hurd, as well as working IDE support, SATA support, and X.Org/graphics support. This currently only works on the i686 platform, but the 64-bit is reportedly not far behind the mark. Besides missing 64-bit support, USB and sound drivers are still lagging behind. GNU Hurd is finally starting to become a viable option after many years of slow development with this advance. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for them.
Mark LaDoux 