ReactOS celebrates 30 years of open-source Windows development

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ReactOS, an open-source Windows clone, celebrated its 30th anniversary on January 22, 2026. The project aims to create a compatible open-source operating system. Launched in 1996 as FreeWin95, it evolved to target the more robust Windows NT architecture, renaming to ReactOS in 1998. Development has been methodical, with the first public release in 2003. Despite challenges, including a 2006 audit, ReactOS has progressed significantly, recently improving compatibility by synchronizing its C Runtime with Wine. Future plans include enhanced security and modern driver support.


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