ReactOS

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No, it's not built on Linux. They are writing their own NT-compatible kernel.

What I still don't understand is why everyone is trying to create their own Windows clone. And that question includes all Linux development efforts that aim at cloning something that Windows is or has. Why aren't they trying to actually create something NEW?