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? [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? [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? Thanks, Scott Huey
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
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Redefined Horizons wrote:
I have just migrated from Windows to Linux, and I am very curious about ReactOS.
What were your reasons for changing?
[1] Is ReactOS built on a Unix core, or is it a new operating sytem from the ground up?
It's a complete operating system with it's own kernel. The operating system design follows the Windows NT5 design, ultimately meaning it will be 100% binary compatable with windows applications and drivers. Something Linux does not, and will never be able to offer.
[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 a regular boot loader like grub to boot ReactOS. Details in our wiki.
[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. The aim is full compatibility. You will be able to take any product built for windows and install it onto ReactOS.
Thanks,
Scott Huey
Ged.
Redefined Horizons wrote:
[1] Is ReactOS built on a Unix core, or is it a new operating sytem from the ground up?
ReactOS is all-original, written from the ground up as a clone of the Windows design
[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, see http://www.reactos.org/wiki/index.php/HOWTO/boot_FreeLoader_from_GRUB
[3] Does an application that runs on Microsoft Windows have to be ported before it can be run on ReactOS?
No
Can I try installing the program to see how it works?
Yes
Wow! Great news! Now let me ask about volunteering to help with the project. I'd like to get some experience programming in assembly language and/or machine code. Is there any need for this on the ReactOS project? Can I start on some simple assembly language programming tasks for ReactOS and have someone that can guide me through the tough spots? Let me know if I can help in this area. Scott
On 10/17/05, KJKHyperion hackbunny@reactos.com wrote:
Redefined Horizons wrote:
[1] Is ReactOS built on a Unix core, or is it a new operating sytem from the ground up?
ReactOS is all-original, written from the ground up as a clone of the Windows design
[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, see http://www.reactos.org/wiki/index.php/HOWTO/boot_FreeLoader_from_GRUB
[3] Does an application that runs on Microsoft Windows have to be ported before it can be run on ReactOS?
No
Can I try installing the program to see how it works?
Yes _______________________________________________ ros-general mailing list ros-general@reactos.org http://www.reactos.org/mailman/listinfo/ros-general
Redefined Horizons wrote:
Now let me ask about volunteering to help with the project. I'd like to get some experience programming in assembly language and/or machine code.
Is there any need for this on the ReactOS project? Can I start on some simple assembly language programming tasks for ReactOS and have someone that can guide me through the tough spots?
There is very little requirement for asm in ReactOS. It's referenced from within the C files every so often, and our kernel contains some asm, but the whole project is mainly C.
Thanks for the info Ged. Landon
On 10/17/05, Ged gedmurphy@gmail.com wrote:
Redefined Horizons wrote:
Now let me ask about volunteering to help with the project. I'd like to get some experience programming in assembly language and/or machine code.
Is there any need for this on the ReactOS project? Can I start on some simple assembly language programming tasks for ReactOS and have someone that can guide me through the tough spots?
There is very little requirement for asm in ReactOS. It's referenced from within the C files every so often, and our kernel contains some asm, but the whole project is mainly C.
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