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The open-source Windows-compatible operating system ReactOS has reached a major milestone: it can now be installed directly onto NTFS-formatted drives. Previously users had to install to FAT-based filesystems, limiting real-world use. Commenters on Hacker News are discussing the technical achievement and what it means for the long-running project's quest to run Windows applications natively.
- 2ReactOS can now be installed on NTFS experimentally●ReactOS mostantól (kísérleti) NTFS-re telepíthető: az új NTFS driver már tud NTFS partíciókat formázni és rendszerként f
ReactOS, the open-source Windows-compatible operating system, can now be installed on NTFS partitions on an experimental basis. Its new NTFS driver can format NTFS partitions and run as the system filesystem, building on FreeLoader's 2022 NTFS boot support. Caching, journaling and filesystem security are still missing, so bugs are possible and the feature is not yet considered stable.
- 3Open-source Windows clone ReactOS nears Vista-era feature parity▼"Open source Windows" ReactOS finally reaching Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 level, gets NTFS support
ReactOS, the open-source project aiming to recreate Windows, is reported to be reaching the level of Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1, with working NTFS support among the gains. The update narrows a long-standing gap that has kept the system from running many modern Windows applications. Enthusiasts of free software alternatives to Windows are following the milestone closely.
- 4ReactOS Nears Beta With Native NTFS Installation Support●ReactOS moves closer to beta as major NTFS driver improvements enable installation on NTFS partitions and Windows-compat
The open-source Windows-compatible operating system ReactOS can now be installed directly onto NTFS partitions, following nearly a decade of work on its NTFS driver. The milestone brings Windows-compatible formatting and moves the project closer to a long-awaited beta release. Open-source enthusiasts are welcoming the progress, noting it is a significant step toward practical compatibility with Windows software and hardware environments.
- 5ReactOS hits major milestone with NTFS install support▼ReactOS reaches major milestone with NTFS install support
The open-source Windows-compatible operating system ReactOS has reached a significant milestone: users can now install it directly onto NTFS-formatted drives, the file system used by modern Windows. This brings the project closer to acting as a true drop-in replacement for Windows, and the achievement is drawing attention in the open-source and retro-computing communities.
- 6ReactOS open-source Windows clone gains NTFS support●"Open source Windows" ReactOS finally reaching Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 level, gets NTFS support.
ReactOS, the open-source project aiming to recreate Windows, has reached a level of compatibility comparable to Windows Vista, 7, 8 and 8.1, adding long-awaited NTFS support. The milestone matters because NTFS is essential for real-world use on modern Windows-formatted drives, and improved compatibility brings the free alternative closer to practical everyday usability.
- 7ReactOS adds NTFS installation support●Discover the new ReactOS NTFS installation support. The open-source Windows alternative finally drops its FAT32 limits a
ReactOS, the open-source project aiming to recreate Windows, now supports installing onto NTFS-formatted drives, removing a long-standing requirement for FAT32. The update also moves the operating system closer to the NT 6 architecture used by modern Windows versions. Enthusiasts of free software and Windows alternatives are highlighting the milestone as a significant technical step forward for the long-running project.