Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

That's just a myth. ReactOS routinely uses IDA to inspect actual Windows binary logic.



Disassembling a binary is "clean room" reverse engineering but looking at leaked source is not.

Or, at least, that was what it was in the 80s.


I know that Microsoft employees have accused them of such things, but is there any real evidence of such, or even anyone unaffiliated with Microsoft who can corroborate?




Consider applying for YC's Summer 2025 batch! Applications are open till May 13

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: