After three years of intensive development, the ReactOS community has delivered a major update — version 0.4.15. This release isn’t just the most significant milestone in the project's history; with over 8,600 changes and 1,319 fixes, the system has reached a new stage of evolution, moving it closer than ever to becoming a full-fledged alternative to Windows.
ReactOS is a free, open-source operating system designed for complete compatibility with Microsoft Windows applications and drivers. Its goal is to provide a free alternative to Windows, maintaining the familiar interface and functionality. Developed by a community of enthusiasts since 1996, it is capable of running both legacy and modern Windows applications.
Key Features of the New Version:
The installation image is just 117 MB, and the live build is only 85 MB. The number of commits has increased eightfold compared to version 0.4.14, including code imports from Wine 6.0 and the Windows Driver Framework. ReactOS 0.4.15 exemplifies how an open community can recreate proprietary technologies, offering true freedom of choice. The release is available for download on the official website or on GitHub under GPLv2 and LGPLv2 licenses.