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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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WROCC September 2025 talk on Wednesday - Chris Johns
The September 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd September and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
The September 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd September and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
August 2025 News Summary
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
August 2025 Rougol report - Mark Moxon
The August 2025 talk featured the welcome return of Mark Moxon, who last spoke in November 2022.
The August 2025 talk featured the welcome return of Mark Moxon, who last spoke in November 2022.
Rougol August 2025 meeting on monday - Mark Moxon returns
The August 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday 18th August. It sees the welcome return of Mark Moxon
The August 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday 18th August. It sees the welcome return of Mark Moxon
Iris updated to 1.37
There is a new version of Iris with lots of new features and bug fixes. So let's dive in...
There is a new version of Iris with lots of new features and bug fixes. So let's dive in...
RISC OS Open
Streaming Video in 1994?
In 1994, Acorn Computers, through its Online Media division, played a central role in one of the earliest practical demonstrations of video-on-demand over a broadband network. The Cambridge (UK) Digital Interactive Television Trial, developed in collaboration with Anglia Television, Cambridge Cable (now Virgin Media), and Advanced Telecommunication Modules Ltd (ATML), anticipated many of the features that would later become standard in streaming media.
In 1994, Acorn Computers, through its Online Media division, played a central role in one of the earliest practical demonstrations of video-on-demand over a broadband network. The Cambridge (UK) Digital Interactive Television Trial, developed in collaboration with Anglia Television, Cambridge Cable (now Virgin Media), and Advanced Telecommunication Modules Ltd (ATML), anticipated many of the features that would later become standard in streaming media.
Pi memory freed from its 32 bit shackles
The period between stable releases is the perfect time to try out some experimental changes to RISC OS. If you’ve bought one of the top-of-the-range Raspberry Pi 4’s with 4GB or 8GB of RAM the good news is that that extra memory can now be unlocked by dropping the Beta RPi ROM (8GB Support) onto your SD card.
The period between stable releases is the perfect time to try out some experimental changes to RISC OS. If you’ve bought one of the top-of-the-range Raspberry Pi 4’s with 4GB or 8GB of RAM the good news is that that extra memory can now be unlocked by dropping the Beta RPi ROM (8GB Support) onto your SD card.
Moonshots Rocket is Fuelling Up
Back in March the Moonshots Initiative outlined an ambitious plan to migrate the source code of RISC OS away from hand crafted assembler to reach a 64-bit destination before all the 32-bit chips run out. Already the initiative has generated a number of people asking to be involved, promising leads in the areas of focus, and we’re grateful to have received some financial donations from the community already.
Back in March the Moonshots Initiative outlined an ambitious plan to migrate the source code of RISC OS away from hand crafted assembler to reach a 64-bit destination before all the 32-bit chips run out. Already the initiative has generated a number of people asking to be involved, promising leads in the areas of focus, and we’re grateful to have received some financial donations from the community already.
Set sail for the RISC OS eXperience
Why not pop along to the Big Ben Club’s annual day in the Netherlands?The show is on the 10th May 2025 from 10am to 4pm and is located in Koog aan de Zann. It’s easy to reach being only a short distance north of Amsterdam by car, public transport, or even by bicycle.RISC OS Open will be travelling to the Netherlands, equivalent to 0.106% of the distance to the moon, and expanding on 2022’s theatre topic of the path to 64 bit.
Why not pop along to the Big Ben Club’s annual day in the Netherlands?The show is on the 10th May 2025 from 10am to 4pm and is located in Koog aan de Zann. It’s easy to reach being only a short distance north of Amsterdam by car, public transport, or even by bicycle.RISC OS Open will be travelling to the Netherlands, equivalent to 0.106% of the distance to the moon, and expanding on 2022’s theatre topic of the path to 64 bit.
"Moonshots" Initiative to Secure the Future of the OS
Cambridge, UK - 28-Mar-2025 - RISC OS Open Limited (ROOL) is calling on the global technology community to support a bold new initiative to secure the long-term future of RISC OS. The company today announced the launch of its Moonshots programme – a strategic shift away from incremental development, towards large-scale engineering efforts aimed at modernising the operating system for next-generation Arm architectures.RISC OS, originally developed alongside the first Arm chips in Cambridge, remains a uniquely simple and efficient desktop operating system. It has found renewed interest in recent years thanks to its availability on the Raspberry Pi and its open-source licensing model. However, the platform now faces an existential challenge.
Cambridge, UK - 28-Mar-2025 - RISC OS Open Limited (ROOL) is calling on the global technology community to support a bold new initiative to secure the long-term future of RISC OS. The company today announced the launch of its Moonshots programme – a strategic shift away from incremental development, towards large-scale engineering efforts aimed at modernising the operating system for next-generation Arm architectures.RISC OS, originally developed alongside the first Arm chips in Cambridge, remains a uniquely simple and efficient desktop operating system. It has found renewed interest in recent years thanks to its availability on the Raspberry Pi and its open-source licensing model. However, the platform now faces an existential challenge.
And maybe of interest....
The Register
Android drops mega patch bomb - 120 fixes, two already exploited
September bundle the largest this year, and possibly the most serious
Patch Tuesday is next week, but Android is ahead of the game, dropping its biggest patch bundle this year while attackers actively exploit two of the now-fixed flaws.Crims claim HexStrike AI penetration tool makes quick work of Citrix bugs
LLMs and 0-days - what could possibly go wrong?
Attackers on underground forums claimed they were using HexStrike AI, an open-source red-teaming tool, against Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities within hours of disclosure, according to Check Point cybersecurity evangelist Amit Weigman.Biased bots: AI hiring managers shortlist candidates with AI resumes
When AI runs recruiting, the winning move is using the same bot
Job seekers who use the same AI model to compose their resumes as the AI model used to evaluate their application are more likely to advance through the hiring process than those submitting human-written materials, according to researchers.[an error occurred while processing this directive]ServiceNow signs Uncle Sam's latest short-term AI discount deal
The first one's always free - or at least deeply discounted for the first year
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to grow its federal footprint, ServiceNow has signed a deal to offer the US government discounts on its latest AI innovations.Absolutely fabless: Trump derails TSMC's China chip-building effort
World's largest foundry operator joins Samsung and SK Hynix, which recently lost their validated end-user status
The Trump administration terminated the world's largest foundry operator's validated end-user (VEU) status this week in an apparent bid to push Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) out of China.Stuff.tv Latest Gadgets
This essential app finally makes it onto the iPad after years of waiting
Instagram for iPad is finally here and it's all about Reels whether you like it or not. Here's what's in the app after 15 years of waiting...
Instagram for iPad is finally here and it's all about Reels whether you like it or not. Here's what's in the app after 15 years of waiting...
Here’s when Dyson’s most advanced styler is set to go on sale
The Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x is a 6-in-1 tool that can replace several appliances and be used to dry, curl, wave, straighten, smooth and volumise
The Dyson Airwrap Co-anda 2x is a 6-in-1 tool that can replace several appliances and be used to dry, curl, wave, straighten, smooth and volumise
This must-have feature on Garmin’s newest Fenix Pro watch might sway me from my Apple Watch Ultra
Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro is its first microLED smartwatch and packs the brand's satellite connectivity feature for emergencies
Garmin's Fenix 8 Pro is its first microLED smartwatch and packs the brand's satellite connectivity feature for emergencies
Meet Suri 2.0 - my favourite electric toothbrush just got even better
Suri has taken my favourite sustainable toothbrush and made it smarter, sleeker, and easier to love with the new Suri 2.0
Suri has taken my favourite sustainable toothbrush and made it smarter, sleeker, and easier to love with the new Suri 2.0
Acer’s Chromebook Plus Spin 514 might be the best Chrome OS 2-in-1 yet
Updated: ChromeOS laptop meets Android tablet?
Updated: ChromeOS laptop meets Android tablet?
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