With just two days to go until RISC OS North, another announcement has landed on the virtual doormat of the relocated RISCOSitory bunker – so with no further ado, it’s over to Andy Marks from RISCOSbits:
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New show, old kit? Retro exhibitors at RISC OS North
The list of exhibitors lined up for RISC OS North isn’t limited to just the world of modern RISC OS computing. Some will also cater to older platforms – and that doesn’t just mean older RISC OS platforms.
Read MoreSoft Rock Software edition 2 collection at RISC OS North
The Soft Rock Software ‘Collection’ – available on USB flash drive or CD – has been refreshed for a second edition, which will be available at the new RISC OS North event on Saturday, 29th March in Warrington.
Read MoreIt’s a software pick ‘n’ mix at RISC OS North
As with any computer system, when using RISC OS you’ll need software to run on it – and you’ll be certain to have some already. As an existing user you’ll have built up a collection of applications you use, and may want to add to it. And as a new user you’ll have discovered that there is some supplied with the operating system – though how much depends on how you got started – and you almost certainly will want to add to it.
Read MoreNew Pinboard 2.07 and Iris 1.031 from RISC OS Developments
RISC OS Developments are behind the next announcement in my queue, so over to Richard and Andrew for this joint announcement:
Read MorePi 5 comes to RCi’s Hydra and N.Ex.T
Another announcement from Andrew Rawnsley of R-Comp, this time with his RCi hat on: We are pleased to announce that Pi 5 technology is now available in our Hydra computers, and as an optional add-on for N.Ex.T boxes. The 64-bit only Pi 5 offers a significant performance boost over the previous generation, with improvements to processing, but also storage and general server capabilities. As such, it offers a noticeable upgrade to the Hydra, making additional heads both faster and smoother, as well as improving file sharing performance. Sadly RISC OS…
Read MoreUser groups at RISC OS North
As well as shows like RISC OS North, a good way to support the operating system is to attend your local user group – and a few will be represented at this event:
Read MoreRead all about it at RISC OS North
If you want to keep up with the latest news about RISC OS, there are two publications you need to check out, along with a user group, and a couple of websites.
Read MoreNew user or news seeker – come to RISC OS North
If you’re a seasoned RISC OS User, you’ll know all about the operating system’s history, and you’ll be familiar with the people that look after it today – but you’ll want to find out the latest news. If, however, you’re a new user, or if are thinking of trying it out, you’ll want to find out more about it.
Read MoreTalking RISC OS North in London – 17th March
The last RISC OS User Group of London (ROUGOL) meeting before the next show – RISC OS North – will take place on Monday, 17th March, and that very show will be the topic of the evening; a pre-show fireside chat with Richard Brown of RISC OS Developments Ltd and Orpheus Internet taking the floor.
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