An updated version of StrongED has been made available by Fred Graute. A new full release of version 4.69, it therefore sees its ‘f’ suffix incremented, bringing it up to 4.69f12 – the twelfth such release.
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RandUser explores new shores in version 1.03
Hot on the heels of his recent update to StreetFix, Kevin Wells has looked at another of his applications that use Wget to relay user requests to remote websites and display the results. This time, it’s his application to generate random user data, RandUser.
Read MoreNavigate your way around potholes with StreetFix 1.04
StreetFix is an application from Kevin Wells that makes it possible to check up on and report problems in different postcode districts of the United Kingdom. It does this by using Wget and an internet connection to talk to a remote site, relaying user requests as necessary – and in this case, the site in question is FixMyStreet.
Read MorePhotoDesk gets a new release at a new price under new owners
A new version of PhotoDesk, released by its new owners XAT with a little help from R-Comp, is now available to purchase from !Store. The software has a long history, dating back to the 1990s when it was sold by Spacetech. There were a number of versions available from the company, with the top-end version costing around £300, and there were even separate ‘plug-ins’ available.
Read MoreMeme generator gets its debut
Kevin Wells has put his APIbilities to good use again and produced another new application that makes use of Wget to send and receive information to a remote service, which may otherwise prove difficult on RISC OS. This time he’s turned his attention to the production of memes, with an application called, erm… Memes.
Read MoreProphet 4.13 now available
An update is now available from Elesar Ltd for accounts software Prophet.
Read MoreTrainTimes gains improved platform access
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.
Read MoreScummVM 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.
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