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- 1LiberNT: New ReactOS Fork Targets Windows 11 Compatibility●LiberNT: New ReactOS Fork Aims for Windows 11 Compatibility https:// linuxiac.com/libernt-new-react os-fork-aims-for-win
A new open-source project called LiberNT has launched as a fork of ReactOS, the open-source reimplementation of Windows. Its stated goal is to extend ReactOS so it can achieve compatibility with Windows 11. Discussion so far is limited to early sharing within open-source communities, with no details yet on timeline, leadership, or technical milestones.
- 2Open-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.
- 3ReactOS 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.
- 4ReactOS 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.
- 5ReactOS 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.
- 6ReactOS 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.
- 7How long until someone reverse-engineers Windows?▼Ask HN: How long before someone reverse-engineers Windows?
A Hacker News discussion asks how long it will be before someone fully reverse-engineers Microsoft's Windows operating system. The question taps into long-standing interest in rebuilding proprietary software from scratch, similar to past projects like ReactOS and Wine, and is drawing engagement from the developer community.