Someone recreated Windows XP in React

Why would you do this? I have no idea…

https://winxp.now.sh/

Conversation 7 comments

  • wright_is

    Premium Member
    28 March, 2019 - 10:56 am

    <p>Not really… Most is missing and you can't start the command prompt, for example.</p>

    • skane2600

      28 March, 2019 - 12:34 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#416136">In reply to wright_is:</a></em></blockquote><p>Yes. The idea that a full implementation of Windows XP would be performed by a third party using any language is not credible on its face.</p>

  • Paul Thurrott

    Premium Member
    28 March, 2019 - 11:59 am

    <p>Because the web isn't insecure enough already? :)</p>

  • ErichK

    Premium Member
    28 March, 2019 - 12:49 pm

    <p>Where's Rover?</p>

  • jimchamplin

    Premium Member
    28 March, 2019 - 2:46 pm

    <p>But I can just run it in VirtualBox and have the real thing :)</p>

  • jimchamplin

    Premium Member
    28 March, 2019 - 9:37 pm

    <p>Update: The likeness is fine. It's not as impressive as the "app versions" of Windows 95 et al that are showing up. Some of those honestly are detailed enough to really satisfy the vintage urges.</p><p><br></p><p>I'm sure that with time this one can do the same!</p>

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