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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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Transient 2.01 released
I'm pleased to announce that a new release of Transient is available for
download [link]
The following changes have been made in this release :
* Tabs module wasn't included.
* Saving choices produced a fatal error.
* Saving from an application to Transient didn't work.
I'm pleased to announce that a new release of Transient is available for
download [link]
The following changes have been made in this release :
* Tabs module wasn't included.
* Saving choices produced a fatal error.
* Saving from an application to Transient didn't work.
Southampton Acorn Users Group - June meeting
The next meeting of the Southampton Acorn Users Group will take place
on Tuesday June 9th, at Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne,
Southampton, from 19:00 until 21:00. Admission is 50p and all are
welcome. We will be in room S1.
The July meeting will be on Tuesday 14th. There will be no August
meeting because the college will be closed.
The next meeting of the Southampton Acorn Users Group will take place
on Tuesday June 9th, at Itchen College, Middle Road, Bitterne,
Southampton, from 19:00 until 21:00. Admission is 50p and all are
welcome. We will be in room S1.
The July meeting will be on Tuesday 14th. There will be no August
meeting because the college will be closed.
Various RISC OS game music rippers released
I, and I alone, am pleased to announce the immediate availability of a
neat little package I like to call the Music Ripper's Toolkit, which can
be snagged from:
[link]
What is it? Well, I'm sorry, it's not a free application to pirate CDs
(go and buy CDBurn, why don't you). The raison d'etre of this
I, and I alone, am pleased to announce the immediate availability of a
neat little package I like to call the Music Ripper's Toolkit, which can
be snagged from:
[link]
What is it? Well, I'm sorry, it's not a free application to pirate CDs
(go and buy CDBurn, why don't you). The raison d'etre of this
NetSurf 2.1 released
The NetSurf developers are happy to announce the immediate availability
of NetSurf 2.1. This release contains many bug fixes and improvements.
It is available for download from [link]
Here is a change log detailing the important changes in this release:
Core / All
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The NetSurf developers are happy to announce the immediate availability
of NetSurf 2.1. This release contains many bug fixes and improvements.
It is available for download from [link]
Here is a change log detailing the important changes in this release:
Core / All
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Luafox: Beta testers wanted
Hi all,
as you may know already from one of the recent shows I am developing a new
commercial application for scientific data analysis and presentation.
You can load the data as CSV file and manipulate the data in many ways or
apply a function to it. Results can be plotted and exported as draw files.
Hi all,
as you may know already from one of the recent shows I am developing a new
commercial application for scientific data analysis and presentation.
You can load the data as CSV file and manipulate the data in many ways or
apply a function to it. Results can be plotted and exported as draw files.
Drobe
New London RISC OS show to be held in October
More details to follow. It is understood this is to replace the annual South East RISC OS show, which is usually held in Guildford but will not take place this year as the venue that hosts the event is unavailable. Freeware developers are invited to exhibit their work for free at the London show. To book a space or for more information, email the organisers.
More details to follow. It is understood this is to replace the annual South East RISC OS show, which is usually held in Guildford but will not take place this year as the venue that hosts the event is unavailable. Freeware developers are invited to exhibit their work for free at the London show. To book a space or for more information, email the organisers.
Bug-fixed NetSurf 2.1 released
A bug-fix release of the NetSurf web browser has been released. Version 2.1 improves on page layout, mouse click handling, and for RISC OS users, improves drawfile export.
A bug-fix release of the NetSurf web browser has been released. Version 2.1 improves on page layout, mouse click handling, and for RISC OS users, improves drawfile export.
First screenshot: Beagleboard runs RISC OS 5 desktop
Picture exclusive - This is the first screenshot of Jeffrey Lee's port of RISC OS 5 for the ARM Cortex-A8-powered Beagleboard reaching the familiar ROS desktop and running several built-in applications. The port was produced using source code made available by the RISC OS Open initiative.
Picture exclusive - This is the first screenshot of Jeffrey Lee's port of RISC OS 5 for the ARM Cortex-A8-powered Beagleboard reaching the familiar ROS desktop and running several built-in applications. The port was produced using source code made available by the RISC OS Open initiative.
Five tips for ROL over the next five years
Opinion - Drobe man Paul Stewart offers a few suggestions to RISCOS Ltd to ensure the company and its platform survives over the coming years.
Opinion - Drobe man Paul Stewart offers a few suggestions to RISCOS Ltd to ensure the company and its platform survives over the coming years.
Entry-level animation app Flicker goes on sale
Flicker is a new application that can playback animations made from standard RISC OS sprites and can combine these simple films and music from tracker modules to produce complete packages. It comes on a CD-ROM with seven sample movies to show off its capabilities and was developed by Drobe man Martin Hansen. Animations produced by Flicker can also be created from sprites generated by Complete Animator and Martin's ArtGraph Film Studio.
Flicker is a new application that can playback animations made from standard RISC OS sprites and can combine these simple films and music from tracker modules to produce complete packages. It comes on a CD-ROM with seven sample movies to show off its capabilities and was developed by Drobe man Martin Hansen. Animations produced by Flicker can also be created from sprites generated by Complete Animator and Martin's ArtGraph Film Studio.
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RISC OS on OMAP - the future?
As most of you probably know by now, a few months ago I started work on porting RISC OS Open's RISC OS kernel to TI's OMAP3 platform - a group of SoC's (Systems on a Chip) which use ARM Cortex-A8 cores. To date, OMAP3 SoC's have been confirmed as being used in various products, including the Pandora handheld gaming console, the Touch Book convertible netbook/tablet, and the BeagleBoard development board. For years RISC OS users have been asking for a new portable RISC OS machine, and soon they may find that they have several available.
As most of you probably know by now, a few months ago I started work on porting RISC OS Open's RISC OS kernel to TI's OMAP3 platform - a group of SoC's (Systems on a Chip) which use ARM Cortex-A8 cores. To date, OMAP3 SoC's have been confirmed as being used in various products, including the Pandora handheld gaming console, the Touch Book convertible netbook/tablet, and the BeagleBoard development board. For years RISC OS users have been asking for a new portable RISC OS machine, and soon they may find that they have several available.
Wakefield Show 2009
The 2009 Wakefield Show takes place today.Stuart Tyrrell Developments' have unveiled their VPod graphics accelerator. For GBP149, the podule card for the Risc PC range of computers features hardware acceleration and high resolutions such as 1680x1050 in 16 million colours.NetSurf 2.0 has been released and is available for download on the NetSurf website.RISC OS Open has been demonstrated running on a A7000 computer.
The 2009 Wakefield Show takes place today.Stuart Tyrrell Developments' have unveiled their VPod graphics accelerator. For GBP149, the podule card for the Risc PC range of computers features hardware acceleration and high resolutions such as 1680x1050 in 16 million colours.NetSurf 2.0 has been released and is available for download on the NetSurf website.RISC OS Open has been demonstrated running on a A7000 computer.
Some photos sent in by a reader
Reader Mike sent in these pictures of something he found while out walking his ferret. Yes, we have readers with ferrets. Although the concept of a reader with a ferret confuses us, luckily we don't have to use our brains for this update because Mike was kind enough to send in some words to accompany the pictures.
Reader Mike sent in these pictures of something he found while out walking his ferret. Yes, we have readers with ferrets. Although the concept of a reader with a ferret confuses us, luckily we don't have to use our brains for this update because Mike was kind enough to send in some words to accompany the pictures.
Veneralia Celebrations at STD
THIS IS AN APRIL FOOL AS WELL
THIS IS AN APRIL FOOL AS WELL
Paul Vigay found dead off Southsea seafront
Newsgroup postings and the Portsmouth local newspaper are reporting that Paul Vigay was this morning found dead near his home in Southsea after being reported missing last night. His death is not being treated as suspicious. An online book of condolence has been opened for Paul.
Newsgroup postings and the Portsmouth local newspaper are reporting that Paul Vigay was this morning found dead near his home in Southsea after being reported missing last night. His death is not being treated as suspicious. An online book of condolence has been opened for Paul.
MyRISCOS
DrawPrint update from Sine Nomine
A few hours after Draw Print version 1.15, the next update in the series was up and available for free download for anyone who may wish to use it. It can be downloaded from http://sinenomine.co.uk/software/.
A few hours after Draw Print version 1.15, the next update in the series was up and available for free download for anyone who may wish to use it. It can be downloaded from http://sinenomine.co.uk/software/.
It's show time!
On the eve of the Wakefield show, exhibitors will no doubt be frantically preparing so will be forgiven if they're not answering the phones today. The usual wave of press releases have started to flow and some private and public speculation and hints about potential punter purchases has been happening in various discussions.
On the eve of the Wakefield show, exhibitors will no doubt be frantically preparing so will be forgiven if they're not answering the phones today. The usual wave of press releases have started to flow and some private and public speculation and hints about potential punter purchases has been happening in various discussions.
Veneralia Celebrations at STD
In a surprise announcement, Stuart Tyrrell Developments have apparently produced some new hardware for the Risc PC.
In a surprise announcement, Stuart Tyrrell Developments have apparently produced some new hardware for the Risc PC.
Partis Computing take over further development of Surftec's DigiFlash Products
In a recent announcement on the newsgroups, Partis Computing have said that they have taken over further development of Surftec's DigiFlash Products.
In a recent announcement on the newsgroups, Partis Computing have said that they have taken over further development of Surftec's DigiFlash Products.
New MyRISC OS Poll
We've just put a new poll up for voting.You'll need to login to vote and remember it's just for fun, but why not create an account if you don't already have one and vote...
We've just put a new poll up for voting.You'll need to login to vote and remember it's just for fun, but why not create an account if you don't already have one and vote...
RISC OS Open
Official Tools CD available for online purchase
Some time ago, RISC OS Open took over the official set of C/C++ Development Tools for RISC OS. We are pleased to announce that these can now be purchased for £50 (plus £1 p&p, plus VAT) from our sale page here.There are already some minor updates and fixes to our latest build of the Tools, including:fix to divide by zero error in modsqzfix to buffer overrun in the link toolminor changes to the C compiler, ccthe decaof tool now supports a significant number of ARM v6 an v7 instructionsWe hope to continue to add to and improve the Tools for as long as they are the only sensible way to build the published RISC OS sources.
Some time ago, RISC OS Open took over the official set of C/C++ Development Tools for RISC OS. We are pleased to announce that these can now be purchased for £50 (plus £1 p&p, plus VAT) from our sale page here.There are already some minor updates and fixes to our latest build of the Tools, including:fix to divide by zero error in modsqzfix to buffer overrun in the link toolminor changes to the C compiler, ccthe decaof tool now supports a significant number of ARM v6 an v7 instructionsWe hope to continue to add to and improve the Tools for as long as they are the only sensible way to build the published RISC OS sources.
New IYONIX ROM release (version 5.14)
RISC OS Open (ROOL) are pleased to announce the immediate release of the very latest RISC OS ROM release from Castle Technology (Castle) for the IYONIX pc desktop computer.This is an official release from Castle and represents the first formal ROM release to include changes and improvements which have been fed back into the shared source project.You can download your copy of RISC OS 5.14, either as a softload (to try it out) or as a ROM programmer tool, from this page.
RISC OS Open (ROOL) are pleased to announce the immediate release of the very latest RISC OS ROM release from Castle Technology (Castle) for the IYONIX pc desktop computer.This is an official release from Castle and represents the first formal ROM release to include changes and improvements which have been fed back into the shared source project.You can download your copy of RISC OS 5.14, either as a softload (to try it out) or as a ROM programmer tool, from this page.
RISC OS Open at Wakefield 2009
RISC OS Open are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Wakefield 2009 show at The Cedar Court Hotel on Saturday, 25th April 2009.See the official show web site for more information:We hope to see you there!
RISC OS Open are pleased to announce that we will be attending the Wakefield 2009 show at The Cedar Court Hotel on Saturday, 25th April 2009.See the official show web site for more information:We hope to see you there!
ARM Connected Community
RISC OS Open have registered with the ARM Connected Community in order to try and boost our exposure outside of the existing RISC OS community.
RISC OS Open have registered with the ARM Connected Community in order to try and boost our exposure outside of the existing RISC OS community.
New RISC OS 5 for the IYONIX
ROOL have built a new version of RISC OS (5.14) and successfully programmed the image into an IYONIX. This build includes a snapshot of all the latest updates and submissions to the shared source project from the community.
ROOL have built a new version of RISC OS (5.14) and successfully programmed the image into an IYONIX. This build includes a snapshot of all the latest updates and submissions to the shared source project from the community.
And maybe of interest....
The Register
US spaceflight review suffers attack of the Twitters
Unwashed masses invited to web party
The US's Obama-prompted human spaceflight review has opened its doors to public participation. A dedicated website allows the unwashed masses to keep tabs on the independent committee's ruminations and chip in their two bits' worth.Video - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0Intel tries again with flash cache
Braidwood picks up Robson's dropped ball
Intel has a new flash memory I/O acceleration system - codenamed Braidwood - coming for its CPUs, according to reports from Computex in Taiwan.Video - Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0Twitter fights celeb imposters with Verified Account scheme
Attempt to kybosh 'Kanye' and stymie 'Spector'
Twitter has detailed plans to clamp down on celebrity imposters with a "verified account" service.Video - Business Intelligence for mid-sized businessesAir force pounds Philippine MILF lairs
Scores believed dead, claims army's Ponce
Regular readers will recall that we last year discovered that Phillipine armed forces were locked in a deadly struggle with rampaging MILFs - the rather unfortunate acronym for the separatist rebel Moro Islamic Liberation Front.Whitepaper - Creating portals with Office Sharepoint: put an end to the information free for allRock up to the TechNet virtual tech conference
Free, interactive, June 19
Another call for Microsoft's TechNet's first virtual conference for the UK tech community.Whitepaper - Creating portals with Office Sharepoint: put an end to the information free for allThink Geek
Geek Kids : MythBusters Weird World of Water
Get ready to sacrifice the cleanliness of your kitchen... for science!
When you tell your kids to eat their cereal, they're all, "Meh." When some famous athlete tells them, they're all about it. When you tell your kids to do science, they're all, "Meh." When the MythBusters tell them.... You see where we're going with this. $19.99
Get ready to sacrifice the cleanliness of your kitchen... for science!
When you tell your kids to eat their cereal, they're all, "Meh." When some famous athlete tells them, they're all about it. When you tell your kids to do science, they're all, "Meh." When the MythBusters tell them.... You see where we're going with this. $19.99Gadgets : Multi-Color LED Lightbulb w/Remote
Back in stock, with a new lower price!
Super bright LED bulb that fits in a standard light socket and can transition through the full color range. Brightness controls and individual colors can be selected using the included remote. $39.99
Back in stock, with a new lower price!
Super bright LED bulb that fits in a standard light socket and can transition through the full color range. Brightness controls and individual colors can be selected using the included remote. $39.99Gadgets : Multi-color LED Flashlight
Back in stock, after an extended absence!
Multi-color LED Flashlight $19.99
Back in stock, after an extended absence!
Multi-color LED Flashlight $19.99Caffeine & Candy : Bacon Gumballs
New gum - tastes like MEAT!
For years you've wanted to blow bubbles with your meat. Well now you can. Bacon Gumballs have all the great taste of bacon, with the added bonus of being able to blow bubbles. Yum. $3.99 - $9.99
New gum - tastes like MEAT!
For years you've wanted to blow bubbles with your meat. Well now you can. Bacon Gumballs have all the great taste of bacon, with the added bonus of being able to blow bubbles. Yum. $3.99 - $9.99
Spy Camera Video Watch $99.99Stuff.tv Latest Gadgets
Stuff.tv's weekend gadget deals - money-saving websites
We've picked out some of the top money-saving websites that will help you save your pennies, and maybe even make some too
We've picked out some of the top money-saving websites that will help you save your pennies, and maybe even make some too
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LG's GD910 watch phone coming to Europe in July
It might sound like something out of a James Bond movie, but LG's GD910 is very real, and coming to Orange and Carphone Warehouse stores in July
It might sound like something out of a James Bond movie, but LG's GD910 is very real, and coming to Orange and Carphone Warehouse stores in July
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Acer's Android netbooks will pack Windows too
Acer has announced its Q3 Android netbook will come with Windows XP in a dual OS system
Acer has announced its Q3 Android netbook will come with Windows XP in a dual OS system
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WWDC 2009 - 10 best iPhone 3 rumours
With WWDC in close proximity, we take a look at the best rumours surrounding the most anticipated, not to mention speculated piece of Apple kit, the iPhone.
With WWDC in close proximity, we take a look at the best rumours surrounding the most anticipated, not to mention speculated piece of Apple kit, the iPhone.
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