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There's ReactOS. I'm not sure but I believe that many of ReactOS developers are Russian. Although I don't understand the point of Windows clone.
by anticodon 7y ago
There's ReactOS. I'm not sure but I believe that many of ReactOS developers are Russian.
Although I don't understand the point of Windows clone.
- UncleSlacky 7y agoAt any rate, I'm pretty sure the Russian government donated to ReactOS development a few years back.
- hakfoo 7y agoOne of the big features is being able to provide a steady controlled state. If you have an embedded device running WinXP, there's going to be a day where no amount of premium support will get Microsoft to continue fixing the platform. This seems like it's going to get worse, or at least more confusing, with the almost rolling-release Win10 model. I think there are literally some Atom-class CPUs that would run the Win10 that existed a few years ago, but not a freshly downloaded image. If that device runs ReactOS, you can clone the repo of the last compatible version and hire your own team to keep it running. An interchangeable product also helps keep Microsoft honest. Buyers can easily say "you wronged us (with self-serving or stupid decisions or inferior products), so we'll swap to your competitor". Think of Dell vs. Lenovo, Ford versus GM, or Electro-Motive versus General Electric. They are aware of the market pressure and that they can't afford to ship a lemon.