Re: A proposed Roadmap

[Richard Stallman]

    I can tell you what is my idea about this. My interest in having a GNU
    kernel for the GNU operating system has nothing to do with technical
    aspects, but with polithics.

    The Linux development is managed by a person who doesnt agree with the
    ideals of the free software movement. I cannot trust that
    person. AFAIK the copyright holder for Solaris is SUN. I cannot trust
    that company.

That is a good reason for us to wish for a successful GNU kernel.  But
that won't MAKE a GNU kernel successful among users that don't share
that wish.  For that, we need to achieve impressive practical
advantages.  Any sort of practical advantages could do the job, but I
think the main areas where the Hurd has a chance to achieve them are
in security and flexibility.