ReactOS has reached a key milestone by enabling installations on NTFS partitions, moving closer to its beta release. Previously, installations required FAT32 partitions, which posed limitations for compatibility with Windows Server 2003. However, the new NTFS driver lacks certain features, including caching and security support, prompting the ReactOS team to advise users to proceed with caution due to potential bugs.
Key facts
- ReactOS can now be installed on NTFS partitions.
- The previous requirement was to use FAT32 partitions.
- NTFS has been the standard file system for Windows since 1993.
- ReactOS aims for compatibility with Windows Server 2003.
- The new driver lacks caching, journaling, and security support.
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