All articles tagged with #windows compatibility
ReactOS, the open-source reimplementation of Windows, has progressed from running Half-Life to now running Half-Life 2 in nightly builds, using a GTX 960 with the NVIDIA 368.61 legacy driver and Creative Audigy drivers, signaling a milestone in Windows-like compatibility for the project; the developers also shared that ReactOS has taken its first Windows NT6 system call as a step toward Vista-era compatibility.
ReactOS has merged its boot/install media and LiveCD into a single all-in-one ISO, aiming to simplify installation and pave the way for a GUI installer; it also introduced a new plug‑and‑play ATA storage driver (supporting SATA, PATA, ATAPI, and AHCI), broadening hardware compatibility. The project has branched 0.4.16 with release candidates and is starting nightly builds for 0.4.17, with builds available on ReactOS.org.
ReactOS has merged asynchronous TCP support after a decade, promising substantial networking performance improvements for apps like browsers and FTP clients as the open-source Windows alternative continues maturing its Windows compatibility.
A refurbished 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM, and 128GB SSD is available for $199.97, offering a portable, versatile option for running both macOS and Windows, at a significantly reduced price from its original $999, making it an excellent value for budget-conscious buyers.
GOG has announced a Preservation Program aimed at ensuring classic games remain compatible with modern PC setups. The initiative includes updates for numerous titles, validating their stability and compatibility with Windows 10 and 11, and adding features like Cloud Saves. This effort is part of GOG's commitment to preserving gaming history and making retro games accessible to current and future generations.
The new Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge, powered by the ARM-based Snapdragon X Elite chipset, faces significant software compatibility issues, unable to run popular apps like Fortnite, Adobe apps, and Google Drive. This highlights the challenges of ARM architecture on Windows, despite Microsoft's efforts with the Prism emulation layer. Similar limitations are expected on other Snapdragon X Elite-powered laptops.