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Edman274
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Post by Edman274 »

Shouldn't FreeLoader's name be changed to something like OpenLoader? I understand that it may be a simple oversight or embedded developer joke but come on: FreeLoader implies that ReactOS is for lazy people.
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Don't know what the original developer intended when he named it, but I don't think that reason by itself would warrant a name change.
coldReactive
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On the other hand, the people who don't know about Open-Source may say it's "Free" as in "No Cost."

*shrug*
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Post by hto »

Let's call it 'FreeLoafer' then. :)
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Post by EmuandCo »

I dont get it, why does Freeloader sound like its for lazy ppl???
ReactOS is still in alpha stage, meaning it is not feature-complete and is recommended only for evaluation and testing purposes.

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EmuandCo wrote:I dont get it, why does Freeloader sound like its for lazy ppl???
That stems from the definition of freeload.
Dictionary.com wrote:–verb (used without object) Informal.
1. to take advantage of others for free food, entertainment, etc.
–verb (used with object)
2. to get by freeloading

freeloader
noun
someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others
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Post by Mrkaras »

being the boot loader, if people know its name they will probably already know enough about the rest anyway. besides, an OS suitable for lazy people would be a good thing wouldn't it (ie. easy to use?)?
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Post by GoBusto »

If ReactOS weren't suitable for lazy people, I'd have to stop using it... :)
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Post by Elledan »

I vote for HappyFunLoader (HFL) ;)
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