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RISC OS is the superbly efficient operating system designed in the 1980's by Acorn Computers, and its latest incarnation is used by thousands of people around the world. However, many may never have even heard of RISC OS - so if you're one of them, you've come to the right place.
Pre-dating both Windows and Mac OS to use a task bar or 'Dock', RISC OS includes many revolutionary features which are only just being copied by other systems. Its anti-aliased font technology is still the envy of the computer world and its drag 'n' drop, stackable windows GUI, flexibility and ease of use make it arguably the most productive computer system in the world today.
Thousands of applications and utilities are available, often developed by small companies and individual users, mean that you should be able to find software on RISC OS to cater for all your computing requirements. It is hoped that new developers will come on board to help promote and enhance RISC OS even more.
RISCOS.org seeks to not only introduce newcomers and experts alike to this wonderful system, but to act as a resource centre and help forum for existing users around the world. Our software database is probably the most comprehensive repository of RISC OS links anywhere on the internet, and we update it frequently with new releases.
News Headlines from the RISC OS world
[27th Oct 2008] Latest Intel chips still can't match ARM for power saving - Intel issued a "correction" Thursday regarding comments one of its executives made earlier this week slamming the iPhone as incapable of working correctly with the internet.
Among other things, the executives accused ARM chips of being unable to "handle the internet" and singled out the iPhone as an example of a smart phone that could be really great if it used one of Intel's low-power x86 architecture processors, known as Atom.
More Info: Silicon.com- [12th Oct 2008] Major new RISC OS application in development - Long-term RISC OS devotee Paul Vigay has recently announced a new application he's currently working on. With a development version to be demonstrated at the forthcoming RISC OS SE Show, WebAnim8r is a powerful and comprehensive application for creating animations and graphics suitable for including on websites and presentations.
A flexible built-in scripting language allows the user to create complex designs with the aid of simple keywords, or fall back on the intuitive user interface.
More Info: WebAnim8r homepage - [27th Sep 2008] End of the line for Iyonix - From 30th September it will no longer be possible to purchase an Iyonix computer. After 15 years of business, Jack Lillingston and John Ballance would like to thank all their customers for their support. There are still limited supplies of Iyonix computers available, so order one now as remaining stock is available on a first come, first served basis. From 1st October, support for the Iyonix will continue through the Iyonix dealer network, website and email.
More Info: Full press release
News Headlines from other RISC OS Portals
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Basic V for the Acorn Archimedes - in print.. Large print..
I=B9m pleased to announce that Basic V for the Acorn Archimedes is the next
title to be made available through MagCloud. Scaled up from its original A5
to American Letter size, it's printed in a magazine form then dispatched by
MagCloud to anywhere in the US and UK.
This book provides a practical guide to programming in BASIC V on the Acorn
I=B9m pleased to announce that Basic V for the Acorn Archimedes is the next
title to be made available through MagCloud. Scaled up from its original A5
to American Letter size, it's printed in a magazine form then dispatched by
MagCloud to anywhere in the US and UK.
This book provides a practical guide to programming in BASIC V on the Acorn
Thunderball comes to Lcheck the lottery syndicate tester
Hello
I have upgraded my lottery syndicate checking application Lcheck to
version 1.05 and it can now check the Thunderball draw as well as the
main Lotto draw for the main UK lottery.
Those upgrading from an earlier version can copy this over their old
version as the numbers are stored in a different place inside the
Hello
I have upgraded my lottery syndicate checking application Lcheck to
version 1.05 and it can now check the Thunderball draw as well as the
main Lotto draw for the main UK lottery.
Those upgrading from an earlier version can copy this over their old
version as the numbers are stored in a different place inside the
First Steps with RISC OS 4: available in print again
The RISC OS operating system has evolved over the years to gain a reputation
as one of the most user friendly available. However for those new to an
operating system even the most simple things appearing on the screen will
lead to confusion and turmoil.
This is where First Steps with RISC OS comes in. We are using RISC OS 4 as a
The RISC OS operating system has evolved over the years to gain a reputation
as one of the most user friendly available. However for those new to an
operating system even the most simple things appearing on the screen will
lead to confusion and turmoil.
This is where First Steps with RISC OS comes in. We are using RISC OS 4 as a
Wakefield Club Meeting - Weds 1st Sept
WAKEFIELD RISCOS COMPUTER CLUB
MEETING on Wednesday 1st September 2010
Peter Richmond doing something on the A9home
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One of our members, Peter Richmond is going to do something on the
A9home.
WAKEFIELD RISCOS COMPUTER CLUB
MEETING on Wednesday 1st September 2010
Peter Richmond doing something on the A9home
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One of our members, Peter Richmond is going to do something on the
A9home.
FFmpeg 1.10 and Murnong 1.50 released
Murnong, the application for fetching videos from YouTube, has been
updated to version 1.50 in response to YouTube's enhancements to its
media organisation and delivery system. (These enhancements stopped
Murnong 1.41 from working.)
Download !Murnong from
<[link]>.
Murnong, the application for fetching videos from YouTube, has been
updated to version 1.50 in response to YouTube's enhancements to its
media organisation and delivery system. (These enhancements stopped
Murnong 1.41 from working.)
Download !Murnong from
<[link]>.
Drobe
BBC4's Micro Men: an interview and review
Ahead of tonight's Micro Men programme, which charts the rivalry between Sir Clive Sinclair and Acorn Computers in the early 1980s, drobe.co.uk spoke to the film's producer, Andrea Cornwell, to find out more about the show - and now you can read our review of the film
Ahead of tonight's Micro Men programme, which charts the rivalry between Sir Clive Sinclair and Acorn Computers in the early 1980s, drobe.co.uk spoke to the film's producer, Andrea Cornwell, to find out more about the show - and now you can read our review of the film
'Threaded' Firefox for RISC OS build released to test
An experimental build of the RISC OS port of Firefox that promises a smoother experience has been released for people to test. You'll need the latest 2.0.0.20 version and then replace its executable with the one from here. The technical bit: developer Peter Naulls has moved the browser's polling for user interaction into a separate thread to aid multitasking with the rest of the RISC OS desktop.
An experimental build of the RISC OS port of Firefox that promises a smoother experience has been released for people to test. You'll need the latest 2.0.0.20 version and then replace its executable with the one from here. The technical bit: developer Peter Naulls has moved the browser's polling for user interaction into a separate thread to aid multitasking with the rest of the RISC OS desktop.
In brief: Acorn World show this weekend
Archive editor Jim Nagel summarises what to expect at the retro-themed show. Official website here [Update 2] A report by iconbar.com's Phil Mellor of the sell-out show is here - with pictures
Archive editor Jim Nagel summarises what to expect at the retro-themed show. Official website here [Update 2] A report by iconbar.com's Phil Mellor of the sell-out show is here - with pictures
RISCOScode.com webzine publishes autumn issue
Drobe man Martin Hansen has updated his personal web publishing endeavour, RISCOScode.com, with a new issue for the autumn. It includes interviews with an organiser of the inaugural London RISC OS show, to be held in October 2009, and Richard Hallas, plus more bits and pieces. Go check it out. It's free.
Drobe man Martin Hansen has updated his personal web publishing endeavour, RISCOScode.com, with a new issue for the autumn. It includes interviews with an organiser of the inaugural London RISC OS show, to be held in October 2009, and Richard Hallas, plus more bits and pieces. Go check it out. It's free.
Tanks a lot! Double USB toy driver joy
RISC OS USB guru Dave Higton has released drivers for two remote-controlled gadgets: an 'executive mayhem' tank and a mini car. Get ready to order your armoured, missile-firing kit into position and destroy your office colleagues, or instead swap your computer's circuits for your own race track with a remote-controlled banger. The source code is available and the software should work on Simtec and Castle USB stacks.
RISC OS USB guru Dave Higton has released drivers for two remote-controlled gadgets: an 'executive mayhem' tank and a mini car. Get ready to order your armoured, missile-firing kit into position and destroy your office colleagues, or instead swap your computer's circuits for your own race track with a remote-controlled banger. The source code is available and the software should work on Simtec and Castle USB stacks.
IconBar
Midlands RISC OS Show
This Saturday sees the Midlands User Group Midlands Midsummer Mugshow in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. All the usual suspects will be there including [commence lazy cut and paste] RISCOS Ltd, ROOL, RComp, CJE, Drag 'n Drop, Soft Rock Software, Orpheus, Qercus, Steve Fryatt Software, Netsurf, MathMagical, Serious Statistical Software [end cut and paste] and of course the Midland User Group themselves.
This Saturday sees the Midlands User Group Midlands Midsummer Mugshow in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. All the usual suspects will be there including [commence lazy cut and paste] RISCOS Ltd, ROOL, RComp, CJE, Drag 'n Drop, Soft Rock Software, Orpheus, Qercus, Steve Fryatt Software, Netsurf, MathMagical, Serious Statistical Software [end cut and paste] and of course the Midland User Group themselves.
RISC OS on The Register
Tech-centric news site The Register have an article up that gives a brief overview of Acorn, the BeagleBoard, and the fact that RISC OS runs on it. Not exactly new news to the average RISC OS user, but the article is still worth a look just for to see the comments from old hands such as Eddie Edwards, Heyrick, and Hugo Tyson, and some extra trivia tidbits linked to by commenter jlocke.
Tech-centric news site The Register have an article up that gives a brief overview of Acorn, the BeagleBoard, and the fact that RISC OS runs on it. Not exactly new news to the average RISC OS user, but the article is still worth a look just for to see the comments from old hands such as Eddie Edwards, Heyrick, and Hugo Tyson, and some extra trivia tidbits linked to by commenter jlocke.
Wakefield 2010 photos and tweets
Thanks to the Wakefield RISC OS Computer Group for putting on another great show - the turnout was good and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Sorry, there's no detailed show report from me this year, but to give you an idea of what went on here's a summary of the tweets that I posted throughout the day, interspersed with various comments from the peanut gallery Scroll down for my photos from the show (and Joel Rowbottom has uploaded more here).
Thanks to the Wakefield RISC OS Computer Group for putting on another great show - the turnout was good and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Sorry, there's no detailed show report from me this year, but to give you an idea of what went on here's a summary of the tweets that I posted throughout the day, interspersed with various comments from the peanut gallery Scroll down for my photos from the show (and Joel Rowbottom has uploaded more here).
Easier video playback on RISC OS?
Watching video on RISC OS isn't very easy. We've run an article here on how you can download and convert YouTube videos into a format RISC OS can understand. Though it's very clever, and the tools involved are actively developed, it's not as simple as clicking 'Play' in a browser window.
Watching video on RISC OS isn't very easy. We've run an article here on how you can download and convert YouTube videos into a format RISC OS can understand. Though it's very clever, and the tools involved are actively developed, it's not as simple as clicking 'Play' in a browser window.
MyRISCOS
RISC OS 6.20 released
After previewing it at the recent Midlands show, RISCSOS Ltd. have posted the latest version of RISC OS (6.20) out to subscribers.
After previewing it at the recent Midlands show, RISCSOS Ltd. have posted the latest version of RISC OS (6.20) out to subscribers.
Wakefield Show 2010 details
For those whom might have missed it (as I did despite being someone who's got little excuse), the Wakefield RISCOS Computer Club have launched their website a short while ago.
For those whom might have missed it (as I did despite being someone who's got little excuse), the Wakefield RISCOS Computer Club have launched their website a short while ago.
MUG Show News
Yesterday's MUG RISC OS Show went off without very much of a fanfare and there's not been too much news about the show but we do have a little bit of news for you...
Yesterday's MUG RISC OS Show went off without very much of a fanfare and there's not been too much news about the show but we do have a little bit of news for you...
Midlands Christmas Show 2009
The RISC OS Midland User Group (MUG) 2009 show is taking place on Saturday5th December and is again at Birmingham University, Guild of Students, B152TU.
The RISC OS Midland User Group (MUG) 2009 show is taking place on Saturday5th December and is again at Birmingham University, Guild of Students, B152TU.
Health warning for RISC OS 5.15 softload on Iyonix
Anyone running the RISC OS 5.15 softload on their Iyonix "should treat it with extreme caution!" according to Steve Revill.
Anyone running the RISC OS 5.15 softload on their Iyonix "should treat it with extreme caution!" according to Steve Revill.
RISC OS Open
Roadmap for the future of RISC OS
Following from the publishing of the source code on the ROOL site, RISC OS development has gained momentum over the past couple of years. We are close to a point where we can say one flavour of the OS, RISC OS 5, can run on most of the current platforms: Beagle Board, IYONIX pc, RiscPC, A7000 and emulation.Within ROOL, we don’t want things to stop there. What we would like to see is for all of the talented developers out there to be paired up with tasks that they are interested in working on which contribute to the ‘greater good’ of the system.As a tentative first step in that direction, we have published a list of the sorts of tasks which we feel could be adopted in order to move things along. We haven’t prioritised them or done anything more than simply enumerate everything (significant) that we can think of.We’re sure there are more good ideas out there and there is probably some stuff in our Wish Lists forum that we’ve missed. We would very much welcome feedback from the community – so add the things to our list that you think are important to the future development of our favourite operating system.
Following from the publishing of the source code on the ROOL site, RISC OS development has gained momentum over the past couple of years. We are close to a point where we can say one flavour of the OS, RISC OS 5, can run on most of the current platforms: Beagle Board, IYONIX pc, RiscPC, A7000 and emulation.Within ROOL, we don’t want things to stop there. What we would like to see is for all of the talented developers out there to be paired up with tasks that they are interested in working on which contribute to the ‘greater good’ of the system.As a tentative first step in that direction, we have published a list of the sorts of tasks which we feel could be adopted in order to move things along. We haven’t prioritised them or done anything more than simply enumerate everything (significant) that we can think of.We’re sure there are more good ideas out there and there is probably some stuff in our Wish Lists forum that we’ve missed. We would very much welcome feedback from the community – so add the things to our list that you think are important to the future development of our favourite operating system.
Birmingham MUG Show, Sat 10th July
RISC OS Open will be attending this year’s Midland User Group (MUG) show on Saturday the 10th July at:St John's Church Hall205 Warwick RoadKenilworthWarwickshire CV8 1HYThis will be a great opportunity for you to come and find out what the latest developments are in the RISC OS scene and see some demos of RISC OS running on new ARM-based hardware platforms, emulators and native RISC OS machines.For more information, take a look at the official MUG Show site.
RISC OS Open will be attending this year’s Midland User Group (MUG) show on Saturday the 10th July at:St John's Church Hall205 Warwick RoadKenilworthWarwickshire CV8 1HYThis will be a great opportunity for you to come and find out what the latest developments are in the RISC OS scene and see some demos of RISC OS running on new ARM-based hardware platforms, emulators and native RISC OS machines.For more information, take a look at the official MUG Show site.
RISC OS in The Register
They say that any publicity is good publicity, but it’s even better when it’s good publicity to start with! We were surprised and pleased to see that the efforts of the RISC OS community have been noticed by the mainstream press.To have a look at this coverage, take a look at The Register.
They say that any publicity is good publicity, but it’s even better when it’s good publicity to start with! We were surprised and pleased to see that the efforts of the RISC OS community have been noticed by the mainstream press.To have a look at this coverage, take a look at The Register.
RISC OS Open at Acorn World
This weekend, RISC OS Open will be attending the Acorn World part of Britain’s largest celebration of vintage computing: the Vintage Computing Festival in Bletchley Park from 19th-20th June 2010.We will be proving that RISC OS is still alive and well with a range of demonstrations, including:RISC OS on the Beagle BoardRISC OS under emulationFuture RISC OS hardware platforms (Touch Book)Come along and find out what all of the fuss is about! You can also help support the cause and pick up some ROOL merchandise, including:MugsT-shirtsShow CDs with the latest software and sourcesDeveloper toolsThe Acorn World section is supported by the RISC OS User Group of London.
This weekend, RISC OS Open will be attending the Acorn World part of Britain’s largest celebration of vintage computing: the Vintage Computing Festival in Bletchley Park from 19th-20th June 2010.We will be proving that RISC OS is still alive and well with a range of demonstrations, including:RISC OS on the Beagle BoardRISC OS under emulationFuture RISC OS hardware platforms (Touch Book)Come along and find out what all of the fuss is about! You can also help support the cause and pick up some ROOL merchandise, including:MugsT-shirtsShow CDs with the latest software and sourcesDeveloper toolsThe Acorn World section is supported by the RISC OS User Group of London.
ARM Ltd. FPEmulator sources published
RISC OS Open (ROOL) are pleased to announce the immediate release ofsource code supplied by ARM Ltd. (ARM). This sourcecode has been published as Open Source software under the New BSD licence and it comprises the FPA supportcode (FPASC) and emulator (FPE).The FPE is a key part of the RISC OS operating system and as such theavailability of these components in source form is a key step towardscompleting the publishing of the full sources to RISC OS. You can findthe new FPASC source code within the ROOL CVS repository as part of theFPEmulator module.Until now, the FPASC and FPE have only been available to the public inbinary form. This is equally true for other operating systems, such as theBSD derivatives. ROOL will be contacting the maintainers of various ARMBSD projects in due course.Note to editors: this press release does not constitute an endorsement ofRISC OS or of the FPE by ARM.
RISC OS Open (ROOL) are pleased to announce the immediate release ofsource code supplied by ARM Ltd. (ARM). This sourcecode has been published as Open Source software under the New BSD licence and it comprises the FPA supportcode (FPASC) and emulator (FPE).The FPE is a key part of the RISC OS operating system and as such theavailability of these components in source form is a key step towardscompleting the publishing of the full sources to RISC OS. You can findthe new FPASC source code within the ROOL CVS repository as part of theFPEmulator module.Until now, the FPASC and FPE have only been available to the public inbinary form. This is equally true for other operating systems, such as theBSD derivatives. ROOL will be contacting the maintainers of various ARMBSD projects in due course.Note to editors: this press release does not constitute an endorsement ofRISC OS or of the FPE by ARM.
And maybe of interest....
The Register
Intel to pay $1.4bn for Infineon WLS
But does it really need it?
Comment Intel has embarked on a major shopping spree to counter the pressures on its traditional businesses, which prompted it to issue a results warning at the end of last week. That was swiftly followed by the announcement that it would acquire Infineon's wireless arm, as widely expected, for $1.4bn, hard on the heels of the purchase of security software firm McAfee.Google pays $8.5m to settle Buzz privacy invasion suit
The price of a Tweetbookish Gmail mod
Google has agreed to pay $8.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it violated the privacy of Gmail users when it released Google Buzz, a Gmail bolt-on that turned the email service into a Tweetbookish social networking tool.Washington Supremes deliver death sentence to betting site
Betcha.com craps out
Washington state's highest court has delivered a fatal blow to a website that billed itself as a person-to-person betting platform that connected people who wanted to make wagers.Google faces antitrust investigation in Texas
EU complaint echoed in US
Google is facing an antitrust investigation in Texas over claims the company unfairly manipulated results on its search engine.Free On-Demand Webcast - Virtualizing the Hard StuffIt's alive! Duke Nukem Forever breaks out of vapour trail
Balls of steel, baby, balls of steel!
Duke Nukem Forever is the video games world's equivalent of the flying car: mothballed in the garage.Think Geek
Geek Kids : Aba-Conundrums Kids Abacus Puzzle
120 puzzle challenges that you solve with an abacus - how old school is that? Before graphing calculators, there were regular calculators. Before regular calculators, there was your brain and a pencil. Before your brain and a pencil, there was your brain and an abacus. Puzzles that make math nerds drool.
120 puzzle challenges that you solve with an abacus - how old school is that? Before graphing calculators, there were regular calculators. Before regular calculators, there was your brain and a pencil. Before your brain and a pencil, there was your brain and an abacus. Puzzles that make math nerds drool.Geek Kids : Hello Kitty Monopoly
A kitty game sans LOLs and cheeseburgers. Or quantum mysteries.Take a romp around Hello Kitty's hometown of London, buying up all of her favorite shopping districts and stealing all of your friends' money. Includes 6 collectible pewter tokens of Kitty's favorite things. $39.99
A kitty game sans LOLs and cheeseburgers. Or quantum mysteries.Take a romp around Hello Kitty's hometown of London, buying up all of her favorite shopping districts and stealing all of your friends' money. Includes 6 collectible pewter tokens of Kitty's favorite things. $39.99Geek Kids : Darth Vader Robotic Arm
Get your very own working Vader mechno-arm Man or machine? Be a little more like your favorite Sith Lord with this robotic arm that you can build from 45 snap-together parts. Learn to control the robotic arm so it can turn, extend, and even grip and pick up small objects. $39.99
Get your very own working Vader mechno-arm Man or machine? Be a little more like your favorite Sith Lord with this robotic arm that you can build from 45 snap-together parts. Learn to control the robotic arm so it can turn, extend, and even grip and pick up small objects. $39.99T-Shirts & Apparel : Maze of the Subconscious
What's it all about? You can make this shirt be about whatever you dream up. You've got an awesome brain, so we don't mind. $15.99 - $17.99
What's it all about? You can make this shirt be about whatever you dream up. You've got an awesome brain, so we don't mind. $15.99 - $17.99T-Shirts & Apparel : Resistor Jewelry Set
Simply irresistible. We've heard the rule that you should put everything you want to wear with an outfit on and then take one accessory off. We'd end up with 0 accessories in most cases, and -1 in some. Accessorizing is complicated. Jewelry that comes in sets makes it easier. $29.99
Simply irresistible. We've heard the rule that you should put everything you want to wear with an outfit on and then take one accessory off. We'd end up with 0 accessories in most cases, and -1 in some. Accessorizing is complicated. Jewelry that comes in sets makes it easier. $29.99Stuff.tv Latest Gadgets
IFA 2010 - Gear4 UnityRemote hands-on
Gear4's universal remote app and wireless transmitter for iOS could have been crafted in Apple's own labs. We dive in for a closer look
Gear4's universal remote app and wireless transmitter for iOS could have been crafted in Apple's own labs. We dive in for a closer look
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IFA 2010 - Samsung Galaxy Tab hands-on
We've had a good fondle with Samsung's new 7in tablet. Read on for our finger feedback
We've had a good fondle with Samsung's new 7in tablet. Read on for our finger feedback
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IFA 2010 - Toshiba Folio 100 hands-on
Toshiba has entered the single-screen tablet market with it's Folio 100 10-incher. And we've put our paws in play mode
Toshiba has entered the single-screen tablet market with it's Folio 100 10-incher. And we've put our paws in play mode
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IFA 2010 - TomTom Via hits the road
As the kings of the satnav road dispatch their flagship GoLive 1000, a couple of quieter models trundle down the slip lane
As the kings of the satnav road dispatch their flagship GoLive 1000, a couple of quieter models trundle down the slip lane
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IFA 2010 - Aiptek P8 3D photo frame
The halls of Europe's biggest tech extravaganza are filled with huge 3D displays. This one is just eight inches
The halls of Europe's biggest tech extravaganza are filled with huge 3D displays. This one is just eight inches
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