I wonder where in the world they would be of most use? Malcolm Hussain-Gambles released two new applications during 2013: The first, released initially in alpha form as BBCNews via the RISC OS Open Ltd forum, eventually became NewsUK. after it was pointed out by Steve Revill that the BBC might not be too happy with their brand being used unofficially in this way. The application is an RSS reader that Malcolm wrote as an initial test of using socket code under RISC OS, and which he therefore considers a…
Read MoreThree UK Show dates for your 2014 diaries
Don’t say you haven’t been given plenty of advance notice! RISC OS South West Show The date for the South West Show, usually the first show of the year, was initially published on this site in the 2013 Portsmouth Show report – but, in case you missed it (along with the fairly large advert1 for the show which, at the time of writing, is staring at you from the left hand side of this page), it’s set for Saturday, 1st March, 2014.
Read MorePluto 3.10 now available
A combination of two announcements from Martin Avison, 1st October and 16th November, 2013 An update to Pluto v3.10 is now available from my Pluto web page. This includes some changes made by Rob Sprowson and myself, and my StrongHelp manual is now integrated. The changes from v3.08 to v3.09 are:
Read MorePiPlus Super Pack 2 released for members
Announcement from R-Comp’s Andrew Rawnsley, 26th September, 2013 We are pleased to announce that “Super Pack 2” (aka SP2) has been released to members of our PiPlus support scheme. It is now available for download from our private PiPlus members’ area1. SP2 provides a “drop on” upgrade to bring PiPlus members up to date with the latest PiPlus disc image.
Read MorePS2MouseMini more stock and new A3000 version
Announcement from Chris Evans of CJE Micro’s, 6th September, 2013 After some months out of stock the standard PS2MouseMini is now available again. For more details and to order please see the PS2MouseMini product information page. NEW! PS2MouseMini A3000
Read MoreStoring computers and new clock module for RiscPC, A5000 etc.
Announcement from Chris Evans of 4D, 6th September, 2013 CJEMicro’s/4D are pleased to announce a replacement clock module for the RiscPC, A7000+, A7000, A5000, A4000, A3020, A3010 and A3000. Failing Real Time Clocks (RTCs) and CMOS memory is a big problem for many earlier Acorn computers. Leaking batteries can cause extensive damage, but when the damage is limited to affecting the clock then our module can provide the solution.
Read MoreEasi/TechWriter 9.1 released
Announcement from Martin Wuerthner, 11th October, 2013 I am glad to announce a new release of the EasiWriter family of structured word processors with MS Word compatibility. Version 9.1 made its first public appearance at this year’s Wakefield Show in April, but the official release has been held back until now to allow further features to be added.
Read MoreKISS suite update
Announcement from Nick Roberts, 5th October, 2013 The KiSS suite of programs have been updated, KiSS (Kisekae Set System) is a computerised paper doll game, originating in Japan in the early 90s.
Read MoreBookMaker 2.16 released
Announcement from Nick Roberts, 1st October, 2013 Version 2.16 of BookMaker is available for download.The integration of BookMaker with certain browsers is not perfect, and under certain conditions the browser can overwrite any changes to the saved hotlist made by BookMaker. This version of BookMaker detects the conditions under which saves can go wrong, and warns the user of the possibility. BookMaker is an address book manager for most major RISCOS browsers, and several email, telnet and FTP clients. It is fully 26/32-bit neutral (i.e. will run on all versions…
Read MoreMBBack version 2.11 released
Announcement from Martin Bazley, 26th September, 2013 After an uncharacteristically long gap, a new version of the world’s most puffed-up and overcompensatory random backdrop chooser has finally made its way out into the wild, and is available to download.
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