I'd just like to interject for a moment. What you're referring to as GNU/Linux, is in fact, just Linux.

Of course it’s a large and complex project in terms of code, but in terms of industrial impact it’s unlikely to ever amount to much.

Linux just has too much momentum and there are too few real benefits to Hurd.

This is not GNU/Linux. GNU Hurd is a totally different kernel.

I know this is in jest, but because of the "hurr durr" connotations, only the absolute most bearded of free software zealot neckbeards are going to ever run GNU Hurd beyond simplytest driving it.

Open source continues its unbroken streak of showing us why naming things is important.