Reviews of ReactOS

1. 
   wogget

   Reviewing 0.3.14 (Sep 23, 2012)

   Pretty awesome for a free OS that can run Windows programs and still be fast with 1 GB RAM in VirtualBox. Works great!
2. 
   drkstlkr

   Reviewing 0.3.13 (Nov 29, 2011)

   Many of you who wonder why ReactOS is still using an "outdated Windows XP" interface are completely missing many valuable points of ReactOS. For one, most of your novice Windows users are very comfortable with Windows XP, and HATED Vista's newer interface, let alone trying to learn a new OS, such as Linux. ReactOS is a viable option for people who are still using an older computer, possibly who's hard drive crashed, and can no longer order recovery discs from the manufacturer. Most people could afford another new hard drive for around $70, but don't want to spend $200 for the retail version of Windows Vista/7. Many users and companies still use software tailored for Windows XP that have known issues running in Vista/7. Most advanced users wouldn't run ReactOS, so stop looking at it from that narrowed perspective.
3. 
   ender ossel

   Reviewing 0.3.13 (Sep 27, 2011)

   SUPER!!!! BUT NOT IF YOU INSTALL VISUAL STUDIO 2010
   only it is a beta but it idea is MEGA SUPER ;)
   A REAL GOOT IDEA
4. 
   wuahn

   Reviewing 0.3.12 (Nov 30, 2010)

   I applaud the effort. I really really do. Unfortunately it just crashes every five minutes with no explanation. I understand that it's alpha though and as such it deserves a appropriate rating for what it is.
5. 
   mikeeberhart

   Reviewing 0.3.12 (Nov 30, 2010)

   I agree with every one else reviewing this operating system (attempt): it may have been interesting 5 years ago or more. Bluntly put, the developers behind this project are wasting an incredible amount of talent they could be directing elsewhere. There are so many wonderful open-source projects, including Linux derivations, the OpenJDK, and even things like more modern experimental OSs like Genode to work on... or heck, even Android OS.
   
   I understand, on a fundamental level, why software developers persist with projects like ReactOS; they simply can not let it die since they have so much invested in it emotionally and time-wise. But, there is a time to cut one's losses and move on. This is the last time I will ever even read the release-notes of ReactOS, as I have moved on to more interesting and modern projects like most others.

Discuss ReactOS

1. Nov 29, 2011 - 12:29 PM
   drkstlkr

   Many of you who wonder why ReactOS is still using an "outdated Windows XP" interface are completely missing many valuable points of ReactOS. For one, most of your novice Windows users are very comfortable with Windows XP, and HATED Vista's newer interface, let alone trying to learn a new OS, such as Linux. ReactOS is a viable option for people who are still using an older computer, possibly who's hard drive crashed, and can no longer order recovery discs from the manufacturer. Most people could afford another new hard drive for around $70, but don't want to spend $200 for the retail version of Windows Vista/7. Many users and companies still use software tailored for Windows XP that have known issues running in Vista/7. Most advanced users wouldn't run ReactOS, so stop looking at it from that narrowed perspective.
2. Feb 6, 2009 - 7:46 AM
   bobad

   @DeadFly,
   
   90% of all computer users disagree with you. Only a few geeks care to learn a new OS, and give up (or have a hassle running) the software they have been relying on for years. You may dream that Linux will make the average computer user happy, but that's not reality.
   
   ReactOS would be much more acceptable to the masses. Too bad development is so slow. Because of the slow development, it will probably fail.
3. Feb 5, 2009 - 10:56 PM
   DeadFly

   In the reviews, mackintire suggests that ReactOS could be a replacement for XP when it is retired. I think given the comparatively huge development effort behind Linux, ReactOs has little chance of going mainstream. Linux + Wine + Samba could be a better solution.