ReactOS is the operating system I wish everyone could embrace once it is finished but will it ever be completed?

• ReactOS is a free Windows-like OS built from scratch without Microsoft code
• A new version just launched after a four year wait with lots of changes
• The OS targets compatibility with Server 2003 – yes, you read that right

If you’re looking to move away from Windows, there are plenty of alternative operating systems to consider – from the many Linux distributions on offer to macOS (if you’re open to switching to Apple).

One of the more intriguing options is ReactOS, which aims to be Windows, but without Microsoft – more specifically, it’s designed to be an OS that’s compatible with Windows applications and drivers, without using any proprietary Microsoft code. Unlike Linux, which is built on a Unix foundation, ReactOS reimplements the Windows NT architecture from the ground up.