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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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Rougol Talk April 2025 - Chris Dewhurst
The April 2025 talk featured Chris Dewhurst 'zooming' in from North-East Scotland to tell us about Drag'n'Drop and his related RISC OS activities.
The April 2025 talk featured Chris Dewhurst 'zooming' in from North-East Scotland to tell us about Drag'n'Drop and his related RISC OS activities.
Rougol April 2025 meeting on monday - Chris Dewhurst
The April 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday 21st April. The action which kicks off at 6.30pm in the Duke of Sussex and online at 7.30pm on Zoom (usual link or contact Rougol for one).
The April 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday 21st April. The action which kicks off at 6.30pm in the Duke of Sussex and online at 7.30pm on Zoom (usual link or contact Rougol for one).
Another Jereon game classic to entertain....
Jeroen is continuing on his mission to convert games to RISC OS!
Jeroen is continuing on his mission to convert games to RISC OS!
Archive Edition 27:5 reviewed
Archive Magazine 27:5 arrived hot off the press for attendees of RISC OS North to pick up their copy. If you were not there, it should appearing in your mail box/doorstep as usual.
Archive Magazine 27:5 arrived hot off the press for attendees of RISC OS North to pick up their copy. If you were not there, it should appearing in your mail box/doorstep as usual.
Drag'n'Drop 14i3 edition reviewed
The latest edition of Drag'n'Drop magazine was released at the RISC OS North Show (where you could also chat to the editor on his stand). This edition is 25 pages of news, reviews, tools and lots of code. As always, there is a newbies sections answering questions you might have. As it is a PDF you can read it on just about any system (I read it on my M4 MAC laptop).
The latest edition of Drag'n'Drop magazine was released at the RISC OS North Show (where you could also chat to the editor on his stand). This edition is 25 pages of news, reviews, tools and lots of code. As always, there is a newbies sections answering questions you might have. As it is a PDF you can read it on just about any system (I read it on my M4 MAC laptop).
RISC OS Open
"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.
We're off to visit RON
ROOL is proud to be attending the RISC OS North show in Warrington, UK. As a part of our commitment to the future of RISC OS, we will be introducing our “Moonshot” projects by giving an overview of the motivations behind them, how we’re planning to drive them forwards, and how the community can get involved.
ROOL is proud to be attending the RISC OS North show in Warrington, UK. As a part of our commitment to the future of RISC OS, we will be introducing our “Moonshot” projects by giving an overview of the motivations behind them, how we’re planning to drive them forwards, and how the community can get involved.
Four Apps Come to the Fore For You
You may have blinked and missed a few application updates over the last few months as they scroll past on the Recent changes section of the home page. Don’t worry though! We’ve been keeping a watchful eye and, skipping over the smaller fixes for now, can bring you the main highlights.
You may have blinked and missed a few application updates over the last few months as they scroll past on the Recent changes section of the home page. Don’t worry though! We’ve been keeping a watchful eye and, skipping over the smaller fixes for now, can bring you the main highlights.
London show roars again
After a short interlude, the London show is back in a new venue this Saturday the 26th October from 11am. The organisers have lined up an impressive list of exhibitors, all bringing the latest software and hardware developments in the RISC OS world for you to explore.
After a short interlude, the London show is back in a new venue this Saturday the 26th October from 11am. The organisers have lined up an impressive list of exhibitors, all bringing the latest software and hardware developments in the RISC OS world for you to explore.
A metric tonne of RISC OS improvements
This is one for the all developers out there! We love celebrating significant anniversaries and milestones, so it didn’t escape our notice that the source code to RISC OS has just reached one thousand accepted merge requests since being migrated to be held in Git back in 2019.
This is one for the all developers out there! We love celebrating significant anniversaries and milestones, so it didn’t escape our notice that the source code to RISC OS has just reached one thousand accepted merge requests since being migrated to be held in Git back in 2019.
And maybe of interest....
The Register
Blue Shield says it shared health info on up to 4.7M patients with Google Ads
Tech giants don't need smartphone mics to target adverts - your insurer just gives your data away, anyway
US health insurance giant Blue Shield of California handed sensitive health information belonging to as many as 4.7 million members to Google's advertising empire, likely without these individuals' knowledge or consent.AI bigwigs urge AGs to block OpenAI's profit pivot
Elon's not the only one sounding the alarm over the AI giant's cash grab
A group of AI heavyweights and ex-OpenAI staffers are urging the attorneys general of California and Delaware to block the ChatGPT shop's latest restructuring into a for-profit corporation. [an error occurred while processing this directive]Hey Google, if Chrome is going to be single soon, OpenAI is interested
ChatGPT maker to join line of suitors if Chocolate Factory forced to offload browser
OpenAI's head of product for ChatGPT has flung the company's hat into the ring as a potential suitor for Google's Chrome browser should the search giant be forced to divest itself of the application.As ChatGPT scores B- in engineering, professors scramble to update courses
Now that AI is invading classrooms and homework assignment, students need to learn reasoning more than ever
Students are increasingly turning to AI to help them with coursework, leaving academics scrambling to adjust their teaching practices or debating how to ban it altogether.Ripple NPM supply chain attack hunts for private keys
A mystery thief and a critical CVE involved in crypto cash grab
Many versions of the Ripple ledger (XRPL) official NPM package are compromised with malware injected to steal cryptocurrency.Stuff.tv Latest Gadgets
The Christopher Ward C12 Loco arrives with a new in-house calibre and seriously desirable styling
At the heart of the C12 Loco is the new CW-003 - a manual-wind calibre with a 144-hour power reserve and custom free-sprung balance
At the heart of the C12 Loco is the new CW-003 - a manual-wind calibre with a 144-hour power reserve and custom free-sprung balance
Best streaming sticks in 2025 for unbeatable performance and value
Upgrade your telly with these easy streamers. From TV boxes to 4K sticks, our picks for the best streaming device you can buy
Upgrade your telly with these easy streamers. From TV boxes to 4K sticks, our picks for the best streaming device you can buy
Porsche’s 911 Spirit 70 app is what the Apple Vision Pro was invented for
A car configurator and 1970s time machine all in one
A car configurator and 1970s time machine all in one
Best streaming service for the US in 2025
Here's our guide to all the best streaming services - Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+
Here's our guide to all the best streaming services - Netflix, Apple TV+, Amazon Prime Video, Max, Hulu, Peacock and Paramount+
The most bingeable Disney+ shows of 2025 so far
All our picks from the platform that brings Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and more to your living room
All our picks from the platform that brings Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and more to your living room
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Recent Articles and What's New at RISCOS.org
- Photodesk Resources - A new section contains additional resources, such as textures and stamps for the popular Photodesk application. (21st Sep 2008)
- Wakefield 2008 - A few photos I took at the Wakefield Show. Unfortunately there aren't many because I didn't manage to get away from the stand during the day. (26th Apr 2008)
- Clip Art - I've just created a new section, containing various clip art files I've created, which are free for people to use. (9th Apr 2008)
- iMachine announcement An archived copy of our 2008 April Fool.... (1st Apr 2008)
- CSA.* FAQ gets revamp and new home I've started giving the CSA.* FAQ a major overhaul, along with moving it to its new home at www.riscos.org/csafaq/ (4th Mar 2008)
- USB speed tests I've created a new page to correlate various USB speed tests. (30th Nov 2007)
- Connecting to Mac OS X 'Leopard' We've recently updated our networking instructions for Apple's latest version of Mac OS X - Leopard. (4th May 2008)
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- Connecting to Mac OS X 'Leopard' We've recently updated our networking instructions for Apple's latest version of Mac OS X - Leopard. (4th May 2008)
