If you have been following alternative operating systems for a while, there is a good change that you have herd of Hurd. It has been in development since before Linux, and yet it is still not stable. This kernel with a super cool logo is super powerful. I am going to tell you where you can get it, why you might want to check it out, and some of it’s drawbacks.
What I don’t understand is the aversion so many people have to Linux alternatives and the amount of infighting between fans of different kernels. This is FLOSS we’re talking about, more variety is good for the ecosystem, and unlike proprietary software, different “competing” products can benefit each other at the development level!
Like, I use Linux because I think it suits my needs the most. But I’m in no way “loyal” to it and am willing to switch or use two at a time if something else pops up that is also a good fit for me.
Most people are under some naieve assumption that devs could just all work on the same thing, instead of spreading efforts across many projects.
Sure we’d probably get further if we all joined hands and sang kumbayah, but it doesn’t work well in the real world. Lack of understanding, unfamiliarity with certain systems, no interest or desire, thinking the current system is a lost cause, etc. Many reasons it doesn’t work.
Your position makes sense and is logical. But most people are “tribal”, and love watching competition. It’s human nature. Infighting and conflict will always be a problem in FLOSS, unfortunately.