Redefined Horizons wrote:
I have just migrated from Windows to Linux, and I am very curious about ReactOS. I have a couple of newbie questions I was hoping I could get answered. (I have already checked the developer and user FAQs on the ReactOS website.)
[1] Is ReactOS built on a Unix core, or is it a new operating sytem from the ground up?
Ground up to follow NT.
[2] Can you dual boot with ReactOS and a Linux operating system like Debian? If you can, is there a place where I can find instructions on how to do so?
Yes, you can use grub and chainload freeloader. Unforunatly i cant find the link that tells how to do this anymore.
[3] Does an application that runs on Microsoft Windows have to be ported before it can be run on ReactOS? Can I try installing the program to see how it works?
No need to port, just try to install it and see if it works.
Thanks,
ReactOS isnt useable as a primary operating system and is mostly just for testing and developing at its current state.
Hope that clears up any questions you had.
Scott Huey
Brandon
ros-general mailing list ros-general@reactos.org http://www.reactos.org/mailman/listinfo/ros-general