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| 9/25/07
| papasmurf
Posted on 09/25/2007 4:03:21 PM PDT by papasmurf
From the ReactOS website...
React Operating System
ReactOS® is an advanced free open source operating system providing a ground-up implementation of a Microsoft Windows® XP compatible operating system. ReactOS aims to achieve complete binary compatibility with both applications and device drivers meant for NT and XP operating systems, by using a similar architecture and providing a complete and equivalent public interface.
ReactOS is the most complete working model of a Windows® like operating system available. Consequently, working programmers will learn a great deal by studying ReactOS source code and even participating in ReactOS development.
In short, ReactOS is aiming to run your applications and use your hardware, a free operating system for everyone!
Please bear in mind that ReactOS 0.3.3 is still in alpha stage, meaning it is not feature complete and is not recommended for everyday use.
(Excerpt) Read more at reactos.org ...
TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Computers/Internet; Hobbies; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: linux; microsoft; reactos; somethingnew; windows
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I've been playing around with this OS for about two years now. Finally, it's getting serious. It's VERY close to Beta, right now! Pretty stable for me, and, I have been able to install it, and install a lot of MS apps on it, with great success.
ReactOS needs beta testers and programmers/developers to help submit bug reports and fix bugs, and even implement features.
Many of us whine and cry about MS often, some of us have migrated, either partially or fully, to Linux and Mac. But ReactOS offers something no one else does. True Windows application operability. This, alone, can save you money.
I encourage each of you to, at least, visit their website. Better yet, d/l an iso and get started, or donate a few quarters to the cause.
Thanks.
papa
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posted on
09/25/2007 4:03:25 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
To: papasmurf; ShadowAce; rdb3; chance33_98; Calvinist_Dark_Lord; PenguinWry; GodGunsandGuts; ...
Ping for your techno eyes!
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posted on
09/25/2007 4:04:53 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: papasmurf
Checked out this ReactOS about two years ago, when I bought my new computer. Wanted to play around with a different OS. It wasn’t even in beta release at the time, so I moved on. Sent away for a Ubuntu CD and have been satisfied with it as a backup. Thanks for the post.
Question: What are minimum hardware requirements for running ReactOS?
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posted on
09/25/2007 6:27:51 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
To: Reagan Man
ReactOS currently only supports the x86 processor architecture, although a PowerPC port is in the planning stage. ReactOS will run on Intel(R) Pentium(R) x64, Intel Xeon(R) x64, AMD(R) Athlon(R) x64 and AMD Opteron(R) processors in 32-bit mode, but the 64-bit functionality of these processors is not currently supported.
See
Compatibility Database for a list of supported device drivers.
I have it running on a P166 w/64 MB Ram, and a dual proc AMD 2800MP w/1 GB Ram currently.
I have an old HP Quad proc. (486 DX4-100) I was thinking of bringing down from the attic and trying it on. Wouldn't that be a hoot?
I am really surprised at how many Windows apps. install and work.
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posted on
09/25/2007 7:30:28 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: papasmurf
HP Quad proc. (486 DX4-100) I rember those as being clock-tripled 486/33's (I'm convinced that whoever was in charge of naming the 386 and 486 processors suffered from some weird multiple personality disorder),but I'm drawing a blank on quad configurations.
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posted on
09/25/2007 7:37:41 PM PDT
by
tacticalogic
("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
To: papasmurf
>>>>>I have it running on a P166 w/64 MB Ram..... If it runs on that PC hardware, then it should run like a charm on my old Compaq Presario - 667 megahertz processor w/384 MB Ram. Right now I've got Win98SE and Ubuntu Dapper Dan 6.06 LTS running on it now. Wonder if I can have three OS`s installed on one PC? This could be fun. Thanks papasmurf.
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posted on
09/25/2007 8:30:28 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
To: Reagan Man
Sure you can. Use a partitioner. When I was a tech I had 8 OS’s on my laptop. :)
I’m running Dapper on my Tosh notebook, that I’m using right now. On the dual prc AMD, I’m buring an iso of Fiesty 7.04 Server, so I can install the latest Horde Groupmail, if I can figure it out. LOL
The HP says Vectra 486/33u on the front, but it was re-configured by Analytical Products. I haven’t even looked at it, before now, in about 5 years.
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posted on
09/25/2007 8:44:13 PM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: papasmurf
Sure you can. Use a partitioner. When I was a tech I had 8 OSs on my laptop. :)
8 OS`s! LOL I've give it a try. Thanks
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posted on
09/25/2007 9:03:23 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
To: rdb3; chance33_98; Calvinist_Dark_Lord; PenguinWry; GodGunsandGuts; CyberCowboy777; Salo; Bobsat; ..
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posted on
09/25/2007 11:27:28 PM PDT
by
ShadowAce
(Linux -- The Ultimate Windows Service Pack)
To: papasmurf
React is like Hurd I dont believe it will ever materialize..
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posted on
09/26/2007 6:18:48 AM PDT
by
N3WBI3
(Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak....)
To: papasmurf
I imagine that anyone behind the ReactOS design will have a visit from a Microsoft lawyer if any similarities to any part of MS’s operating system are present. MS will charge patent infringement and tie them up in court until we all have Rip Van Winkle beards.
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posted on
09/26/2007 6:25:10 AM PDT
by
CedarDave
(The only access Hillary-care will bring is access to a waiting list.)
To: ShadowAce
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:27:00 AM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: N3WBI3
It’s already a reality, just needs some help. Check it out.
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:28:34 AM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: papasmurf
Ill give it a looksie tonight..
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:33:55 AM PDT
by
N3WBI3
(Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak....)
To: CedarDave
Good point.
One of the reasons it slowed down was, they had some developers that were using MS code. So, they stopped developing, and audited their code base. That took a year. Now, it's pure code, and it's clean.
It is rumored, though no hard proof, that MS has given some technical assistance. Which would make sense for several reasons...
* Development proceeded at a very rapid pace, as soon as the audit was completed, to the point that I could install Firefox, without a glitch. * If successful, it would take some Linux users away Linux. * If successful, MS would still gain because it's able to run MS applications.
Give it a try. You can d/l it as an
.ISO , or preconfigured, in a
Virtual Machine server, in
QEMU, or as a
Live CD and not effect your Win install.
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:45:33 AM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: papasmurf
I’ll fire it up in vmware and see how well it works.
Is there a vmtn appliance of reactos?
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:45:37 AM PDT
by
zeugma
(Ubuntu - Linux for human beings)
To: zeugma
Nice to see you again, Z. Thanks. Yes, see my # 15 above.
BTW, try “Folding” in it. :)
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posted on
09/26/2007 7:48:09 AM PDT
by
papasmurf
(I'm for Free, Fair, and Open trade. America needs to stand by it's true Friend. Israel.)
To: Future Snake Eater
ping - this is interesting....
To: papasmurf
My hard-drive is just about full. When I upgrade in a couple of months, I may look at it just for grins. However, I’m no computer guru so if it’s complicated, I’ll give it a pass until the “ReactOS for Dummies” book comes out.
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posted on
09/26/2007 8:57:49 AM PDT
by
CedarDave
(The only access Hillary-care will bring is access to a waiting list.)
To: papasmurf
Sounds like something interesting to take a look at... A lot cheaper than buying another Windows XP distribution...
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posted on
09/26/2007 9:19:10 AM PDT
by
AFPhys
((.Praying for President Bush, our troops, their families, and all my American neighbors..))
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