Hello All,
I was poking around and looking at a website specifically re: Gnu and the Hurd OS. Hurd doesn't really work much at all but there were 6 OSes listed that were certified FOSS and approved by Stallman. They each used the linux kernel. I downloaded PureOS and installed in as a virtual machine (in the non-FOSS Vbox). After a few tweaks it was up and running and I really like it. I would migrate to it if I had a clue how to keep everything. It's fast and clean, the FOSS browser works perfectly. No issues with sound nor anything else. It's Debian based so its Gnome GUI is very familiar.
Just thought that I'd let you all know.
Ciao