Minor things

[Moritz Schulte]

Hello,

there are some minor things on the Hurd webpage
(http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/), which can be easily fixed.
Mostly the text simply says that "the Hurd" is kernel, which it is
not.

"[...] The Hurd is not the most advanced kernel known to the planet [...]"

=> "[...] The Hurd is not the most advanded operating system (basis?)
  [...]"

"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, [...]"

=> "[...] GNU/Hurd provides a familiar programming and user
  environment.  For all intents and purposes, GNU/Hurd is a modern
  Unix-like operating system. GNU/Hurd uses the GNU C Library, [...]"

"it's built to survive
  Unlike other popular kernel software, the Hurd has an [...]"

=> "[...] Unlike other popular operating system software, the Hurd ..."

"it's scalable
  The Hurd implementation is aggressively multithreaded so that it
  runs efficiently on both single processors and symmetric
  multiprocessors. [...]"

=> "[...] is aggressively multithreaded so that it _could_ run
  efficiently on both single processors and symmetric multiprocessors,
  if the microkernel supports that. [...]"

"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. [...]"

=> "[...] GNU/Hurd is an attractive platform learning how to become a
  operating system or kernel hacker or for implementing new ideas in
  kernel technology. [...]"

"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 or you are the
  system administrator."

=> "[...] It is possible to develop and test new operating system
  components without rebooting the machine (not even
  accidentally). Running your own components doesn't interfere with
  other users, and so no special system privileges are required. The
  mechanism for operating system extensions is secure by design:
  [...]"

                moritz
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