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195 lines
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---
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title: ReactOS
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description:
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published: true
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date: 2022-01-06T20:51:51.277Z
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tags:
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editor: markdown
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dateCreated: 2021-11-13T11:52:33.257Z
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---
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# ReactOS
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[ReactOS](https://reactos.org/) is an open-source operating system meant to behave exactly like Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and later versions of Windows.
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In theory, it can run any software and work with any drivers developped for early version of Windows. In practice, it is still under heavy-development and may not work as expected.
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## Installation
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> ReactOS is currently in **Alpha stage** and does **not** work with most virtio-devices. Performance of the display interface will not be optimal.
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{.is-warning}
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### Download
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* *Go fetch the latest build of the *Boot CD* version of ReactOS on the official website*: https://reactos.org/getbuilds/
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> Alternatively, the latest stable release could be downloaded.
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{.is-info}
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* *Unzip it using p7zip* (`dnf install p7zip`).
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```
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7za x reactos-bootcd-0.4.15-dev-3628-ga6bf77e-x86-gcc-lin-dbg.7z
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```
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* *Copy the resulting ISO under* `/var/lib/libvirt/images/`
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```
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mv reactos-bootcd-0.4.15-dev-3628-ga6bf77e-x86-gcc-lin-dbg /var/lib/libvirt/images/
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```
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### Launch the installer
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* *[Clone]() the `legacy model` of virtual machine and, optionally, [rename]() it*
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* *[Add the ISO file]() you just downloaded and [add a disk]() of at least 1GB using the Virtual Machine Manager*
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> As of 2022, a full installation of ReactOS takes around 750Mb.
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{.is-info}
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* *[Power-on the virtual machine]()*
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* *[Connect to the console]()*
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* *Just as in the good ol' days, you need to press a key to start the installer. Notice the fact that an open firmware, [SeaBIOS](https://www.seabios.org/SeaBIOS), is able to boot an open-source NT-based kernel. A rare sight.*
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> The installer supports navigation using the keyboard only.
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{.is-info}
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* *Choose the language for the installation process, using the keyboard Arrows Keys*
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* *Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd>*
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* *Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> once again*
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* *Navigate to "Accept these device settings" and press <kbd>ENTER</kbd>*
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* *Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> again to select the Unpartitionned space*
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* *Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> to select the FAT file-system.*
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> *Amazingly, the [BTRFS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Btrfs) file system is also supported.*
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{.is-info}
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* *Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> again to format the targeted partition using the selected file system.*
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* *Once the formatting is done, press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> again to install ReactOS to the selected disk*
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* *Wait for the setup to complete. It is fast, so there won't be enough time for a coffee.*
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* *Once the setup is done, install the bootloader on the hard disk. The default choice seems fine. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> to reach the next step.*
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* *The installation is done, wait a few seconds or press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> to force the system to reboot right away.*
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### Go through the first boot and initial setup
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* *ReactOS' bootloader in all its glory. Wait a few seconds or press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> to start ReactOS
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* *Some devices may be automatically installed. Wait a few seconds...*
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> Starting now, your mouse could be used to navigate around.
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{.is-info}
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* *The first boot Wizard for ReactOS should eventually appear. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on* "Next"
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* *ReactOS relies on other Open Source projets to function, which it takes time to acknowledge. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next"*
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* *ReactOS can behave as a server or as a workstation. If you are unsure, choose workstation. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next"*
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* *The system language and local can be customized here. If you are satisfied with the default settings, press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next". Otherwise, please modify the settings.*
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* *Pick a username and, eventually, an organization, then press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen.*
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* *Choose an administrator password, and eventualy a computer name, then press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen.*
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* *Make sure you pick the right timezone then press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen.*
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* *You can pick the theme of your liking. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen when you are done.*
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* *Here, you should not have to configure anything for ReactOS to have LAN and Internet access, through the newly supported `virtio-net` device. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen.*
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* *If you wish to share files with other computers on your network, joining a Workgroup would be a first step. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Next" to go to the next screen.*
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* *That's it. Press <kbd>ENTER</kbd> or click on "Finish" to reboot your computer.*
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### Go through the first boot and initial setup
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---
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* Official resource https://reactos.org/wiki/QEMU
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> It accepts donations: https://reactos.org/donate/
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## State of support
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| **Hardware** | ReactOS 4.14 |
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| *Chipset* | i440fx only |
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| *Firmware* | BIOS only |
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| *virtio-gpu* | No |
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| *virtio-net* | **Yes** |
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| *virtio-blk* | No |
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| *virtio-scsi* | No |
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| *virtio-keyboard* | No |
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| *virtio-tablet* | No |
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