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Recent Incidents
If you're having trouble reaching gnu.org even though it appears to be up, try these steps:
Browser Fixes
- Press Ctrl+Shift+R (or Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) to force a full refresh
- Clear your browser cache and cookies for this site
- Try opening the site in an incognito/private window
- Try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
DNS & Network Fixes
- Flush your DNS cache — on Windows:
ipconfig /flushdns - Try switching to a public DNS: 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare) or 8.8.8.8 (Google)
- Check if the site works on your mobile data — if it does, the problem is your ISP or router
- Restart your router/modem
Still Not Working?
- The site may be blocking your IP address or country
- Your ISP might be having routing issues to this specific server
- Try accessing the site using a VPN or proxy service
GNU.org is the official website of the GNU Project, providing resources and information about the free Unix-like operating system GNU and free software movement.
GNU.org serves as the central hub for the GNU Project, which has been developing a complete free operating system since 1983. The site provides documentation, software downloads, and educational resources about GNU software packages, including the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), GNU Emacs, and other core system utilities. It hosts extensive information about free software philosophy, licensing (particularly the GPL), and the broader free software movement. The website is primarily used by software developers, system administrators, educators, and free software advocates who need access to GNU tools, documentation, or want to contribute to the project. The site also serves as a platform for Richard Stallman's writings on software freedom and digital rights. Users visit to download source code, read technical manuals, access project news, and learn about GNU's role in the broader Linux ecosystem, since most Linux distributions incorporate GNU tools and libraries.
Common issues with gnu.org
Users commonly report slow loading times when accessing large software packages or documentation archives during peak hours. Download mirrors may occasionally become unavailable, requiring users to try alternative mirror sites. Some users experience difficulties accessing older archived content or broken links to historical documentation. The site's search functionality can sometimes return outdated results. SSL certificate issues occasionally affect secure connections. For troubleshooting, users should try different mirror sites for downloads, clear browser cache, disable ad blockers that might interfere with content delivery, and check if the issue persists across different browsers or networks.
| Uptime | 87.3% |
| Avg response | 1832ms |
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