reactos

ZDNet Resources

• sort by:
• Relevance
• Date
• Popularity

ReactOS 0.3.8 alpha (Windows)

ReactOS is a free, modern operating system based on the design of Windows XP/2003. Written completely from scratch, it aims to follow the Windows architecture designed by Microsoft from the hardware level right through to the application level. This is not a Linux based system, and shares none of the...

Tags: ReactOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software

Software downloads 2009-02-03

XP, Vista, Win 7: The brewing of a perfect storm

XP, Vista, Win 7: The brewing of a perfect stormWell if it will make you feel any better......I have an office that is STILL using an MS-DOS application, because that's what the local County office uses for financial reimbursements in a mental health program!I had to go through all sorts...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, XP Vista, Win 7, Microsoft Windows XP, lease, ReactOS

Discussion threads 2009-02-02

ReactOS no threat to Windows

ReactOS no threat to WindowsBugs[i]Which brings up a final point. Bugs. Is React going to copy Windows' bugs?[/i]They have to, for compatibility reasons. If they don't they're dead in the water.Of course if they do, they're shark bait. They can't get away with the same bugs Microsoft does,...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows NT, ReactOS, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-05-13

ReactOS no threat to Windows

ReactOS is an implementation of Windows Server 2003, still in alpha stage, and very interesting. But it is no threat to Windows. None at all. Especially compared with Linux. Here's why. Sponsors. Linux has big corporate sponsors behind it, starting with...

Tags: Desktop, ReactOS, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware, Dana Blankenhorn

Blog posts 2008-05-13

Additional Resources

Malware ads served from Gizmodo blog

Disclosure please!I'd like to know who their ad partner was.Disclosure please!I'd like to know the platforms affected.(fake anti-virus) ...(And we would have noticed sooner except everyone on staff is on OS X or Linux for production machines.)I can only guess. But I shouldn't have to.thx^o^Is is really needed?How many...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, blog, malware, advertisement, Gizmodo

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Yes, Ubuntu can absolutely be the default Windows alternative

This "commercial" spoof is much betterhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-22EpQOm8c:)2010: Year of Linux!!!*snickers*Dawson, you're such a tool.AwesomeNot a fan of South Park but that was hilarious.Chrome OSChrome OS isn't vaporware. It's actively developed, and you can download the beta here:http://linux.softpedia.com/get/System/Operating-Systems/Linux-Distributions/Chrome-OS-50930.shtmlI had hopes Google was going to push out something special, kind of like...

Tags: Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux, netbook, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Windows 7 "Anytime Upgrade" prices set to chisel netbook users

Windows 7 "Anytime Upgrade" prices set to chisel netbook usersAero...While you can mimic some of the Aero features with free apps, you can't enable Aero w/o an upgrade. There are a few apps that require Aero, but most likely nothing you'd want to run on a netbook. This was blatantly...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-21

Sun releases VirtualBox 2.1

Sun releases VirtualBox 2.1Interesting. Please follow upI have o agree with you. I personally use virtual box because it combines the easiness of Vmware, while being free and even open source at least there is an open source version. So I can't speak for the server market, but at least...

Tags: desktop virtualization, Operating systems, Microsoft development tools, innotek VirtualBox, VirtualBox 2.1, Sun Microsystems Inc., openSUSE, Microsoft Windows, server

Discussion threads 2008-12-22

Is Microsoft aiming for an early Windows 7 launch?

Is Microsoft aiming for an early Windows 7 launch?I'll be willing to give Win7 a chanceNot like Vista. I thought 2 years before it came out, that Vista was going to be a bad joke, and I was pretty much justified. I've yet to buy it, and will never buy...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Yak, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-15

IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on Vista

IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaHoo that could be painful very painfulibm ,red hat, ubuntu working together..... ough Microshot may feel this a bitRE: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaUnless they make programs and hardware as easy to install &...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Driver Installation, Linux, IBM Corp., Ubuntu, Novell Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

I'm sticking with Windows XP

I'm sticking with Windows XPWhat happened to the cries for increased security?Not saying they originated with you Jason but prior to Vistas release everyone was labelling XP a leaking sieve wrt to security. Full of holes which could not be patched but required a complete redesign. With the release of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-06-25

Content Protection madness on Vista

Content Protection madness on VistaBlu-Ray Deserves To FailI agree and am with you 100%. DRM will go away when consumers vote with their wallets. We have already seen some of this with the music industry.Blu-Ray/Sony = EPIC FAILBlu-Ray can kiss my DVD-Loving butt :)I would love to see...

Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital media, Consumer electronics, digital-rights management, Content Protection, Microsoft Windows Vista, HDCP, mplayer, DVD, DRM IS

Discussion threads 2008-05-14

News to know: Zoho; HP; Windows 7; Patch day

Notable headlines: Dennis Howlett: Zoho's Googley login raises interesting questions Ed Bott: The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers News.com: Facebook pulls ‘stalker list’ tool after Gawker exposes it Mary Jo Foley: Gates emphasizes PC-phone...

Tags: Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-14

Free software great and small

Free software great and smallFree software great and small[i]In brief, it's a kinder, gentler version of Linus Torvald's quote that Linux is headed for "world domination, fast". [/i]BWAHHAHAHAHAHA! I had to laugh at that quote.Blah blah blah, Are you linux users really that dillusional? We've been hearing about how...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Face it Linux, Linux, Free Software, LINUX IS

Discussion threads 2008-05-07

SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'

SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'there a few people that are out of realitymac bride is one ballmer is also a other one keep spinning idiot spinning .......They aren't dead yet? ]:)The sad thing is......I strongly suspect that he really believes it.Words right outta...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., LINUX IS, SCO Chief

Discussion threads 2008-05-02

Asustek to launch 10-inch Eee laptop

Asustek to launch 10-inch Eee laptopI find it interesting...That these are being touted as "low cost" laptops. $550 for a machine that doesn't even have an optical drive is NOT low-cost; it's much more expensive than the "laptop deal of the week" from Best Buy or Circuit City, which are...

Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, laptop computer, Eee, keyboard, AsusTek Computer

Discussion threads 2008-04-21

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stone

Microsoft: June 30 Windows XP cut-off set in stoneFrom a consumer *AND* business perspective..Killing off XP is just stupid at this point on both counts. The premise, and success, of free enterprise is giving the customer what they want. If people want XP, TAKE THEIR MONEY. If people want Vista,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Market Demand, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, stone, Linux, PC

Discussion threads 2008-04-03

Sony drops its $49 "no crapware" fee

Sony drops its $49 "no crapware" feeAnd ...... the fact that this is only offered on Viusta Business? Another bit of "internal miscommunication?"Also, the Sony store is still taking $50 off people for this option.RE: Sony drops its $49Rule of thumb: don't buy a Sony in the first place.RE:...

Tags: Rootkits, Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-03-21

Are 'naked PCs' good for businesses?

Are 'naked PCs' good for businesses?dell sells somewhat naked PC's.....I can get FreeDOS on any machine i want.It doesn't matter"He said: "Remember that the staff cost of installing an OS on new equipment is significant."" - How is that important since most businesses image the pc anyway and so...

Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, dell, PC, operating system, naked PC, OEM, European GI

Discussion threads 2007-09-28

Is Windows XP too good for Microsoft's own good?

Is Windows XP too good for Microsoft's own good?Or, It ain't broke so don't fix it.Maybe people are too tired of working out the kinks for Microsoft.No, Vista just failed miserably...come on face the facts, Vista is NOT being adopted and with stories about memory leaks, DRM, stealth updates, system...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Is Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-09-27