I’ve read about React OS and follow their progress for almost a year, but still don’t have a time to try it. But until now few weeks ago I manage to spare my time for this operating system, just download their live cd version, about 30MB something like that, and run it using qemu.
First of all, I cant believe it, just 30MB for live CD? It’s so damn small working live cd for gui operating system that was build from scratch to mimic Windows NT/2000/2003 operating system.
But unfortunately the development of React OS too are slow, from my opinion if React OS got some really big funds, this new open source operating system will makes Microsoft suffered enough.
Why? Because it’s run microsoft standard software such as office 2000, peripherals driver for windows 98/ME/NT/2k even XP, although it does has some limited in supporting other software and driver, but for me React OS will be the next big thing and key player for the next generation of Open Source Operating System Class.
And further more, React OS will be benefits cyber cafes and gaming center business in reducing their TOS. That is sound cool heh? If this OS really support 70-80 percent of windows games, no more headache for business owner to figure out running a windows based games in linux using wine.
About React OS
What is React OS actually? ReactOS is a free and open-source operating system based on the Windows NT architecture, providing support for existing applications and drivers, and an alternative to the current dominant consumer and server operating systems.
Where can I find more information about React OS?
You can browse them from here : http://www.reactos.org/en/about.html
React OS Screenshot
Unreal Tournament
React OS Shell
Flash and Firefox
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