I just noticed that ReactOS has entered the GNU Project's Common Distros page:
https://www.gnu.org/distros/common-distros.html#ReactOS > ReactOS is meant as a free binary compatible replacement for > Windows. Allowing people to continue using the proprietary software > and drivers meant for Windows is one of the stated goals of the > project. Naturally GNU/Linux distros (including Trisquel) can do the same job as Windows - run proprietary software - so I don't think that's the issue. The issue is that ReactOS doesn't appear to promote software freedom (from their website:) > The main goal of the ReactOS® project is to provide an operating > system which is binary compatible with Windows. This will allow your > Windows® applications and drivers to run as they would on your > Windows system. Additionally, the look and feel of the Windows > operating system is used, such that people accustomed to the > familiar user interface of Windows® would find using ReactOS > straightforward. The ultimate goal of ReactOS® is to allow you to use > it as alternative to Windows® without the need to change software you > are used to. On the other hand, I recall seeing at least one free Windows-compatible program that was apparently developed and tested using only free software (the website mentioned the program being tested only on ReactOS), so I think it has potential to be useful for the free software community. Unfortunately I can't remember which program did this! Andrew.
