diff --git a/FAQ.md b/FAQ.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2359c20 --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQ.md @@ -0,0 +1,19 @@ +# Frequently Asked Questions + +### Can I use Winbuilder to build PhoenixPE? + +No. Winbuilder is no longer developed an contains numerous bugs that have not been fixed, some of which are critical. Winbuilder bugs aside PhoenixPE also makes use of PEBakery exclusive features and additional commands that are not present in Winbuilder. + +### Is PhoenixPE a clone/fork of Win10PE_SE/Win10XPE/ETC... + +No. PhoenixPE development started around 2014 as a Winbuilder project and was originally envisioned as a replacement for the Win10PE_SE project, which had become bloated and hard to maintain. In 2016 PhoenixPE was re-written from the ground up for use with the PEBakery engine, providing me with the challenge of coding a project from scratch without Winbuilder bug workarounds or resorting to messy .cmd stuff. It also assisted greatly in testing and documentation during PEBakery development. Win10XPE was released in March of 2018. + +### Is PhoenixPE a replacement for Win10XPE? + +It's an alternative. Both produce a very similar environment based on decades of community members working together. We aren't in competition. + +In my option the 2 projects have different goals. Win10XPE states that _"it's main objective is to be simple, user-friendly and to be as fast as possible"_. This caters well to user that just want to press a button and get a working PE without much fuss. Win10XPE does great at providing a simple, pre-packaged experience, however it's core codebase is cumbersome and inconsistent and in an effort to provide a simple user experience, it loses the flexibility and ease of customization advanced users crave. + +PhoenixPE on the other hand targets advanced users and developers that what more control over how and what goes into their PE. It strives to be simple for both users to build, and for developers to contribute/maintain. + +TL;DR: No. It's an alternative. The developers of both projects are part of a vibrate community that works together and shares their knowledge and experience. Use the one that best meets your needs. You can't go wrong. \ No newline at end of file