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ReactOS
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Reader supplied reviews for ReactOS
Average rating
5.7 from 14 review(s)
Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-07-27
Votes: 8
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Noble but unrealistic. Too far behind to catch up without a miracle. In compatibility and market niche it is outclassed by your pick of Linux configurations. I believe it will never be more than a curiosity. Still, it deserves to exist for novelty and proof of concept.
To be clear, from a pros perspective it's a noble idea and I like the thought of an open Windows, but I have to ask if windows was really meant to be open in the first place. It seems at every turn even from early on Microsoft has meant its design to be anti competition, and this is the result: something that can never be what Windows is, because Windows is the product of countless paid hours of development and volunteer hours to curb MS's edges and free mass market testing, with hardware leaning into its support and every whim when it wants to change something.
So you get to the major con: ReactOS cannot catch up. It will never get the bug testers, the developers, or the impetuous to stand head to head with wherever Windows is running to. If Windows is replaced I think it will be by an innovative Linux implementation or something else that goes away from the Windows design mindset. Success requires innovation, not just reacting.
If you want older compatibility you can use a carefully tuned linux setup or brave an older Windows, which is still more practical than React. If you are looking for a novelty to contribute to this is a neat idea, stay far away if you want a daily driver.
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Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-06-19
Votes: 19
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An interesting non-Linux distro. This is an open source implementation of Windows that I wish would get more help and funding to keep it much more up to date and competitive to Windows. I have used it to try it out and I’m impressed. There are things lacking here and there because as I say with funding and it needs more people contributing bug fixes and helping the developers get further along. That’s what any open-source operating system needs. I can only think of the word admirable is what the developers here are doing. I really hope this project keeps going, I’d love to have an open-source and compatible implementation of Windows for everyday use, we’d not have to deal with Microsoft’s bs, user-unfriendliness and spyware.
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Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-05-23
Votes: 2
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Don't waste your time! While the concept is cool, it is just for fun. Functionality is near zero. I can't think of any reason anyone would use this at all!
Pros: looks like WindowsNT, shell functions much like WindowsNT.
Cons: It is not WindowsNT nor is it good for anything these days. No one runs Windows Server2003 today unless it's on some obscure server running some really, really old legacy software like say maybe a HID door access control program.
I tried to load several old WindowsNT based programs I had laying around and none of them really worked as they should and either crashed or refused to run at all.
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Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 6
Date: 2022-03-08
Votes: 9
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I tested ReactOS 64-bit in a virtual machine and it wouldn't boot after the first stage of installation. It was intended to be compatible with Windows Server 2003, but now most software is no longer supported it, so it is almost impossible to replace Windows.
The development of ReactOS is really slow, and it's not nearly as complete as Haiku OS. which at least has full 64-bit and UEFI boot support, Haiku OS development has accelerated significantly in the past two years. I think the main reason is that Windows is very complex.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 3
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Super cool project!
Nobody else, from what I can tell, has dove into this realm.
It is what it is... a work in progress and I can't wait for the final product.
Super lite, blazing fast and fun to play with.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 2
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 0
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Total garbage. After more than a quarter of a century it's still only an alpha release! There's not even a hint about a stable product or final release because neither is possible unless someone like Elon Musk turns over their total wealth to fund it and even then who would want it? There are so many good Linux distros to choose from and with Microsoft finally cleaning up their own act you need to be a real waste of space to get flattened by using Windows.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 0
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Actually, the new 0.4.14
A excellent project, with an irrealistic boot.
Apparently, made to boot on a virtual machine.
Ten years ago, it worked well but incomplete.
After amazing effort, it's successes cannot be seen.
For the last years, there was no mouse (essential).
... Could not be tested.
Now there's a promise of mouse working again.
Great hopes on its successes, ready to install
on a real machine, at last. Boot is for the virtual.
Excellent developments are made. And yet.
... Could not be tested.
We are not complaining. We are just sad.
It's not time yet, to praise such great endeavor.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-11-24
Votes: 2
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Admirable attempt with trying to be an open-source Windows compatible OS. Keep it up developers!
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-11-14
Votes: 7
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An interesting take on an OS for ReactOS trying to be compatible with Windows. I understand it’s lagging behind a lot, I can say because of funding compared to what Microsoft has a budget for, but I see it’s admirable for ReactOS to exist and try its best to be compatible. With some older games I have, they have worked pretty well.
I do hope for more coming from this because I think the developers are doing a great job.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-11-03
Votes: 0
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Ok, I had to come back and write a review as I have tested this OS so many times and it NEVER booted past a black screen.
Well folks I have just had it booted up on my AMD FX 8 CORE WITH 24GB RAM and it flies!
It is such a shame that it is still looking like it is win 3.1, it has no email software, no internet, and no firewall all of which is necessary in today's world.
I have to admire the guys who have kept working on it and it was fun to see if it worked, but it is not a viable alternative to any of the mainstream Linux distros with all the software that is available for them.
But I am happy that I have at least seen it running in live mode (CD), who knows what the future will bring for this OS!
Until then I will keep testing it when new updates appear.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 4
Date: 2021-10-18
Votes: 0
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If there ever is a full release of this and it becomes a fully functional alternative to Windows. Both Linux and Windows gonna get some real competition.
Love the idea and concept.
However, progression seems to be moving VERY slowly. And it's barly useable.
If it keeps moving this slow. People gonna give up on it. And the project will most likely shut down. Sad.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 2
Date: 2021-02-08
Votes: 0
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Identical to server 2003
Outdated browser support, no driver support for mobile computers, poor power management.
Everything you expect out of server 2003, but """not windows"""
it works when you install it, i guess.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-02-04
Votes: 5
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I am impressed that they have finally got a new website!
I have been following this OS for a number of years and it has rarely if ever managed to boot into a functional OS. I admire the fact that they have continued to keep working on it regardless of some of the problems they have faced.
This latest version I burned to a USB key and tried to boot the system. Unfortunately, it still does not boot even in debug mode, it just hangs at the system 32 screen.
So I will keep coming back to test it and hopefully, it will boot off a USB key one day.
Until then keep up the good work and I like the new website.
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Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-01-01
Votes: 19
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Honestly, I would love to see a new open source Windows alternative SUCCEED. I played with ReactOS a few years ago and at that time, it looked very promising.
The problem is when I finally tried it again this week, I was extremely disappointed to see that it really has not moved very far forward. It looks like an antiquated version of Windows and really looks very little changed in 5 years.
I would love to see this project succeed (and have even donated to help the project a few times in the past), But if you ever want to be a system that can even sort of compete with Windows, you need to catch up with the emerging technology that Windows is using.
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Latest Reviews
Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 3
Date: 2023-07-27
Votes: 8
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Noble but unrealistic. Too far behind to catch up without a miracle. In compatibility and market niche it is outclassed by your pick of Linux configurations. I believe it will never be more than a curiosity. Still, it deserves to exist for novelty and proof of concept.
To be clear, from a pros perspective it's a noble idea and I like the thought of an open Windows, but I have to ask if windows was really meant to be open in the first place. It seems at every turn even from early on Microsoft has meant its design to be anti competition, and this is the result: something that can never be what Windows is, because Windows is the product of countless paid hours of development and volunteer hours to curb MS's edges and free mass market testing, with hardware leaning into its support and every whim when it wants to change something.
So you get to the major con: ReactOS cannot catch up. It will never get the bug testers, the developers, or the impetuous to stand head to head with wherever Windows is running to. If Windows is replaced I think it will be by an innovative Linux implementation or something else that goes away from the Windows design mindset. Success requires innovation, not just reacting.
If you want older compatibility you can use a carefully tuned linux setup or brave an older Windows, which is still more practical than React. If you are looking for a novelty to contribute to this is a neat idea, stay far away if you want a daily driver.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 10
Date: 2022-06-19
Votes: 19
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An interesting non-Linux distro. This is an open source implementation of Windows that I wish would get more help and funding to keep it much more up to date and competitive to Windows. I have used it to try it out and I’m impressed. There are things lacking here and there because as I say with funding and it needs more people contributing bug fixes and helping the developers get further along. That’s what any open-source operating system needs. I can only think of the word admirable is what the developers here are doing. I really hope this project keeps going, I’d love to have an open-source and compatible implementation of Windows for everyday use, we’d not have to deal with Microsoft’s bs, user-unfriendliness and spyware.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 1
Date: 2022-05-23
Votes: 2
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Don't waste your time! While the concept is cool, it is just for fun. Functionality is near zero. I can't think of any reason anyone would use this at all!
Pros: looks like WindowsNT, shell functions much like WindowsNT.
Cons: It is not WindowsNT nor is it good for anything these days. No one runs Windows Server2003 today unless it's on some obscure server running some really, really old legacy software like say maybe a HID door access control program.
I tried to load several old WindowsNT based programs I had laying around and none of them really worked as they should and either crashed or refused to run at all.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.14
Rating: 6
Date: 2022-03-08
Votes: 9
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I tested ReactOS 64-bit in a virtual machine and it wouldn't boot after the first stage of installation. It was intended to be compatible with Windows Server 2003, but now most software is no longer supported it, so it is almost impossible to replace Windows.
The development of ReactOS is really slow, and it's not nearly as complete as Haiku OS. which at least has full 64-bit and UEFI boot support, Haiku OS development has accelerated significantly in the past two years. I think the main reason is that Windows is very complex.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 0
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Actually, the new 0.4.14
A excellent project, with an irrealistic boot.
Apparently, made to boot on a virtual machine.
Ten years ago, it worked well but incomplete.
After amazing effort, it's successes cannot be seen.
For the last years, there was no mouse (essential).
... Could not be tested.
Now there's a promise of mouse working again.
Great hopes on its successes, ready to install
on a real machine, at last. Boot is for the virtual.
Excellent developments are made. And yet.
... Could not be tested.
We are not complaining. We are just sad.
It's not time yet, to praise such great endeavor.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 2
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 0
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Total garbage. After more than a quarter of a century it's still only an alpha release! There's not even a hint about a stable product or final release because neither is possible unless someone like Elon Musk turns over their total wealth to fund it and even then who would want it? There are so many good Linux distros to choose from and with Microsoft finally cleaning up their own act you need to be a real waste of space to get flattened by using Windows.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-12-18
Votes: 3
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Super cool project!
Nobody else, from what I can tell, has dove into this realm.
It is what it is... a work in progress and I can't wait for the final product.
Super lite, blazing fast and fun to play with.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 10
Date: 2021-11-24
Votes: 2
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Admirable attempt with trying to be an open-source Windows compatible OS. Keep it up developers!
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 9
Date: 2021-11-14
Votes: 7
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An interesting take on an OS for ReactOS trying to be compatible with Windows. I understand it’s lagging behind a lot, I can say because of funding compared to what Microsoft has a budget for, but I see it’s admirable for ReactOS to exist and try its best to be compatible. With some older games I have, they have worked pretty well.
I do hope for more coming from this because I think the developers are doing a great job.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-11-03
Votes: 0
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Ok, I had to come back and write a review as I have tested this OS so many times and it NEVER booted past a black screen.
Well folks I have just had it booted up on my AMD FX 8 CORE WITH 24GB RAM and it flies!
It is such a shame that it is still looking like it is win 3.1, it has no email software, no internet, and no firewall all of which is necessary in today's world.
I have to admire the guys who have kept working on it and it was fun to see if it worked, but it is not a viable alternative to any of the mainstream Linux distros with all the software that is available for them.
But I am happy that I have at least seen it running in live mode (CD), who knows what the future will bring for this OS!
Until then I will keep testing it when new updates appear.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 4
Date: 2021-10-18
Votes: 0
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If there ever is a full release of this and it becomes a fully functional alternative to Windows. Both Linux and Windows gonna get some real competition.
Love the idea and concept.
However, progression seems to be moving VERY slowly. And it's barly useable.
If it keeps moving this slow. People gonna give up on it. And the project will most likely shut down. Sad.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 2
Date: 2021-02-08
Votes: 0
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Identical to server 2003
Outdated browser support, no driver support for mobile computers, poor power management.
Everything you expect out of server 2003, but """not windows"""
it works when you install it, i guess.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 5
Date: 2021-02-04
Votes: 5
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I am impressed that they have finally got a new website!
I have been following this OS for a number of years and it has rarely if ever managed to boot into a functional OS. I admire the fact that they have continued to keep working on it regardless of some of the problems they have faced.
This latest version I burned to a USB key and tried to boot the system. Unfortunately, it still does not boot even in debug mode, it just hangs at the system 32 screen.
So I will keep coming back to test it and hopefully, it will boot off a USB key one day.
Until then keep up the good work and I like the new website.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.13
Rating: 8
Date: 2021-01-01
Votes: 19
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Honestly, I would love to see a new open source Windows alternative SUCCEED. I played with ReactOS a few years ago and at that time, it looked very promising.
The problem is when I finally tried it again this week, I was extremely disappointed to see that it really has not moved very far forward. It looks like an antiquated version of Windows and really looks very little changed in 5 years.
I would love to see this project succeed (and have even donated to help the project a few times in the past), But if you ever want to be a system that can even sort of compete with Windows, you need to catch up with the emerging technology that Windows is using.
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