Kevin Wells has released another new version of his application for looking up train timetables. Version 1.20 of TrainTimes has a small user interface change, and a code change to address a problem on one platform.
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ScummVM bounds on with another new release
The team behind ScummVM – which includes Cameron Cawley maintaining the RISC OS port – has pushed out another new version, adding support for a further nine classic games across six engines.
Read MoreHTTPServ and SSI updated
An updated version of HTTPServ (0.12b) is now available to download from Thomas Milius‘ website (in the ‘Computer Activities’ section), or from !Store. The separate SSI program (0.02) – available to download from the website, and included in the HTTPServ download from !Store – has also been updated.
Read MoreTrainTimes put back on the right track
A new version of TrainTimes has been released by Kevin Wells. The program helps you plan your trips around the country on public transport by providing a way to look up railway timetables and destinations from within RISC OS.
Read MoreKevNav allows a little style in your route planning
Kevin Wells has released another update to KevNav, his application for planning how to get from A to B. It works by using Wget to relay a start point and destination to the Transport API website, retrieve the results, and display it in a window in the RISC OS desktop.
Read MoreMiniTime clocks out as a module, becomes a regular application
Version 1.10 of MiniTime has been released by Fred Graute. The software provides a means to display the date and/or time in a small icon or window, with configuration options for its position on screen, the colours it uses, whether it appears above other windows, and more besides. Its goal is to provide quick and convenient access to a clock and calendar, without getting in the way.
Read MoreNew destination added to TrainTimes
Another of Kevin Wells’ handy applications has seen an update. This time it’s TrainTimes, which allows you to find out what trains stop (and go) to what stations, and when, in turn providing a way to help plan your journeys from the RISC OS desktop.
Read MoreKevNav gains seat belt option in version 1.03
Released earlier this year, KevNav is a fairly new application from Kevin Wells, designed to provide route planning assistance. It does this by submitting the users’ request, using Wget, to the Transport API website. The results are then displayed, and they can be exported in a number of formats.
Read MoreGet in a flap, but don’t pipe down (updated 23rd June)
I mean, don’t HIT a pipe, or you’ll GO down! Almost a decade ago, a very simple game was hatched from the mind of Vietnamese programmer Dong Nguyen. The game, Flappy Bird, was a very simple sideways scrolling game with only one control requirement – to tap the screen. This caused Faby, the flappy bird in question, to flap its wings and gain some height, otherwise it’d descend – all the while flying to the right. Update, 23rd June, 2022: The RISC OS version of this game has now been…
Read MoreKevNav benefits from investment in public transport
Kevin Wells has spent a little time working on his route finding application KevNav, the result of which is the release of version 1.02. This update adds support for public transport when it comes to finding out how to get to your chosen destination.
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