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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
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August 2024 News Summary
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
CloudFS re-evaluated with new 0.35 release
The latest release of CloudFS (0.35) seems like an excellent reason to revisit this really useful RISC OS application....
The latest release of CloudFS (0.35) seems like an excellent reason to revisit this really useful RISC OS application....
August Rougol report - Gerph goes 64 bit
The July 2024 talk was a hybrid meeting featuring Gerph (who knows a few things about RISC OS) looking at the 64 bit issues which RISC OS faces with the disappearance of 32 bit chips. It was a very well attended talk with 50 people on or offline.
The July 2024 talk was a hybrid meeting featuring Gerph (who knows a few things about RISC OS) looking at the 64 bit issues which RISC OS faces with the disappearance of 32 bit chips. It was a very well attended talk with 50 people on or offline.
Rougol August 2024 meeting on monday
The August 2024 Rougol meeting is on Monday 19th August with Gerph talking 64 bits.
The August 2024 Rougol meeting is on Monday 19th August with Gerph talking 64 bits.
Drag'n'Drop 13i4 edition reviewed
The Summer edition of Drag'n'Drop magazine has now been sent out to subscribers. This edition is 47 pages of news, reviews, tools and lots of code! As a PDF you can read it on just about any system.
The Summer edition of Drag'n'Drop magazine has now been sent out to subscribers. This edition is 47 pages of news, reviews, tools and lots of code! As a PDF you can read it on just about any system.
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An ePic reshuffle
ePic is a single SD card combining both the official RISC OS Pi release plus a huge bundle of commercial applications (previously called NutPi) totalling almost £600, had they each been bought individually.
ePic is a single SD card combining both the official RISC OS Pi release plus a huge bundle of commercial applications (previously called NutPi) totalling almost £600, had they each been bought individually.
Euro vision of RISC OS welcomes all!
Now that the Eurovision contest is over for this year, the next big euro vision to eXperience is the one organised by the Big Ben Club at their annual day.
Now that the Eurovision contest is over for this year, the next big euro vision to eXperience is the one organised by the Big Ben Club at their annual day.
RISC OS 5.30 now available
It feels like more than a year since doing the code reviews of which hardware platforms might meet the stable release criteria, attaining an even numbered long-term-supported version. So without further ado we’re proud to announce RISC OS 5.30 is now available for the seven platforms that met or exceeded benchmark.
It feels like more than a year since doing the code reviews of which hardware platforms might meet the stable release criteria, attaining an even numbered long-term-supported version. So without further ado we’re proud to announce RISC OS 5.30 is now available for the seven platforms that met or exceeded benchmark.
Five hundred and thirty reasons to visit Bradford
This year’s show organised by WROCC is once again taking place in the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford on Saturday 27th April from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The venue has convenient road and rail access – see the Google map for directions.Worth a visitWhether you’re travelling from La Rochelle (France), Mannheim (Germany), Svenstrup (Denmark), or even Hovden (Norway), that 530 mile trip is sure to be worth making – drop by the RISC OS Open stand to discuss the latest developments in RISC OS and share your thoughts for the future with us.Over in the show theatre a number of talks will be taking place during the day, including RISC OS Open.
This year’s show organised by WROCC is once again taking place in the Cedar Court Hotel in Bradford on Saturday 27th April from 10:30am to 4:30pm. The venue has convenient road and rail access – see the Google map for directions.Worth a visitWhether you’re travelling from La Rochelle (France), Mannheim (Germany), Svenstrup (Denmark), or even Hovden (Norway), that 530 mile trip is sure to be worth making – drop by the RISC OS Open stand to discuss the latest developments in RISC OS and share your thoughts for the future with us.Over in the show theatre a number of talks will be taking place during the day, including RISC OS Open.
I spy Pi Wi-Fi with my little eye
It’s the number two most popular bounty we’ve ever run (by votes) and following a surge in pledges this year, we’re excited to be able to confirm Wi-Fi to RISC OS 5 now underway.Visitors to the MUG Christmas market last December will already have seen the proof-of-principle driver targetting the Raspberry Pi. Drivers aren’t the most visually exciting part of the OS, but they’re the foundation on which higher level functionality is built.
It’s the number two most popular bounty we’ve ever run (by votes) and following a surge in pledges this year, we’re excited to be able to confirm Wi-Fi to RISC OS 5 now underway.Visitors to the MUG Christmas market last December will already have seen the proof-of-principle driver targetting the Raspberry Pi. Drivers aren’t the most visually exciting part of the OS, but they’re the foundation on which higher level functionality is built.
And maybe of interest....
The Register
iGulu F1 could be the hoppy ending to your home-brew horror show
Good things come to those who wait - and have deep pockets
Review It's no secret that this vulture is partial to an adult beverage or two. But brewing your own? That way lies madness due to the complexities involved. However, the iGulu F1 seeks to make home-brew disasters a thing of the past thanks to automation and idiot-proof ingredients.Check your IP cameras: There's a new Mirai botnet on the rise
Also, US offering $2.5M for Belarusian hacker, Backpage kingpins jailed, additional MOVEit victims, and more
in brief A series of IP cameras still used all over the world, despite being well past their end of life, have been exploited to create a new Mirai botnet.Canadian artist wants Anthropic AI lawsuit corrected
Tim Boucher objects to the mischaracterization of his work in authors' copyright claim
Interview Tim Boucher, a Canadian artist, author, and AI activist, sent a letter to the San Francisco judge overseeing an authors' lawsuit against AI firm Anthropic to object to the way the legal filing characterizes his work.[an error occurred while processing this directive]GPT apps fail to disclose data collection, study finds
Researchers say that implementing Actions omit privacy details and expose info
Many of the GPT apps in OpenAI's GPT Store collect data and facilitate online tracking in violation of OpenAI policies, researchers claim.RansomHub hits 210 victims in just 6 months
The ransomware gang recruits high-profile affiliates from LockBit and ALPHV
As RansomHub continues to scoop up top talent from the fallen LockBit and ALPHV operations while accruing a smorgasbord of victims, security and law enforcement agencies in the US feel it's time to issue an official warning about the group that's gunning for ransomware supremacy.Think Geek
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Why I'm buying my first CD player in 20 years
A thousand CDs. Nothing to play them on. Is buying a new CD player in 2024 a smart idea or an expensive blunder in the making?
A thousand CDs. Nothing to play them on. Is buying a new CD player in 2024 a smart idea or an expensive blunder in the making?
Best Labor Day tech deals 2024: the top offers I’ve found so far
I've scoured the internet for some top Labor Day tech deals - here's my pick of the best offers so far, with none of the random brands you find on other sites
I've scoured the internet for some top Labor Day tech deals - here's my pick of the best offers so far, with none of the random brands you find on other sites
The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Handwerkskunst is a masterpiece, but you won’t be able to buy one
A. Lange & Söhne's latest creation, the Datograph Handwerkskunst, is in a league of its own
A. Lange & Söhne's latest creation, the Datograph Handwerkskunst, is in a league of its own
Best soundbars in 2024 for every budget reviewed
Upgrade your substandard TV speakers with superior sound and Dolby Atmos: we've tested the best soundbar for every home setup
Upgrade your substandard TV speakers with superior sound and Dolby Atmos: we've tested the best soundbar for every home setup
This mobile controller has console-grade features and wide compatibility
Abxylute S9 gives your phone rumble and gyro aiming
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