ReactOS Boots NT Tribute OS on ARM64 Raspberry Pi 5
TL;DR. ReactOS, an open-source recreation of Windows NT, achieved an experimental boot on ARM64 architecture, specifically demonstrating functionality on the Raspberry Pi 5. - The project, now 30 years old, aims for compatibility with Windows Server 2003 by recreating the NT kernel. - The ARM64 port is a proof of concept, requiring specific UEFI ARM64 systems with GICv2 or v3 enabled. - Developers confirm basic desktop functionality, though stability and application support are still in early stages.
- ReactOS, an open-source Windows NT recreation, now boots on ARM64 architectures.
- The experimental build was successfully demonstrated on the Raspberry Pi 5.
- The 30-year-old project directly recreates the NT kernel, targeting Windows Server 2003 compatibility.
- The ARM64 port is a proof of concept, acknowledging current limitations in stability and app support.
Sources
- ReactOS brings its Windows NT tribute act to ARM64 — theregister.com