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R-Comp sorry for being too busy for DialUp and DataPower updates
Andrew Rawnsley explains delays in development | Posted: 25th Apr 2008, 23:56:21

ROL still planning Select for Iyonix in 2008
Subscribers told to expect "some" features this year | Posted: 25th Apr 2008, 23:17:01

Accounts software CashBook updated
Version 1.10 also to be demonstrated at Wakefield 2008 | Posted: 24th Apr 2008, 22:34:35

Network login system ported to RISC OS
Graham Shaw releases Kerberos-like open source software | Posted: 24th Apr 2008, 22:30:40

Image print tool updated
DrawPrint bug-fixed to version 1.12 | Posted: 24th Apr 2008, 22:28:39

Student coder blogs work on NetSurf for GSoC
Keep up to date with Mike's work on the GTK port | Posted: 22nd Apr 2008, 22:06:03

Wakefield 2008 charity stand details
Old kit sold off for hospice cash aid | Posted: 20th Apr 2008, 22:51:48

RiscLua updated to version 4.13
Now uses version 8 of Roberto Ireusalimschy's Lpeg libray | Posted: 13th Apr 2008, 17:15:02

New RISCDomain issue on its way soon
Magazine to include a web design guide | Posted: 13th Apr 2008, 16:28:17

Disc repair toolkit updated
Disc Commander can now search for and recover PNGs | Posted: 12th Apr 2008, 20:35:35

ROOL's Revill: "Shared source is a horrible term"
RISC OS Open source code is open, 'nuff said, argues Steve | Posted: 10th Apr 2008, 23:06:35

JPEG image viewer updated
ShowJPEG latest version online despite January date stamp | Posted: 10th Apr 2008, 23:03:54

NetSurf set to get up to four students in GSOC 2008
As many as four budding coders could be paid to develop web browser by Google | Posted: 9th Apr 2008, 20:16:49

Hive game brought bang up to date
New graphics, Iyonix-accelerated and updated Popcorn development library | Posted: 7th Apr 2008, 19:44:09

Mailing list created for WebChange
New version waiting in the wings for release | Posted: 7th Apr 2008, 18:43:45

How the BBC Micro led to the iPod
From a humble 8-bit world to Apple's market domination, all via ARM | Posted: 6th Apr 2008, 12:47:45

Programming library DrWimp updated
Improved printing and JPEG handling plus more | Posted: 6th Apr 2008, 12:42:03

Photo gallery software updated
Paul Vigay's WebGallery up to version 1.11 | Posted: 6th Apr 2008, 12:40:21

New release of the RISC OS Firefox port available
Version 2.0.0.13-1 includes bug fixes | Posted: 5th Apr 2008, 09:32:30

Were you fooled? See our April Fool front page
With thanks to joty and #notsurf | Posted: 1st Apr 2008, 19:53:40

New RISC OS demo released
Demo party invite in many formats including one for Acorns | Posted: 29th Mar 2008, 21:44:40

New application dock utility released
Doctor Docktar, I keep losing my apps | Posted: 23rd Mar 2008, 15:33:09

Slideshow app updated with new transitions
Richard Windley's Fade also has HTML preview export and more | Posted: 23rd Mar 2008, 15:31:23

Prof Steve Furber to visit user group
Former Acorn boffin to give talk in north west UK | Posted: 23rd Mar 2008, 11:42:38

The last copy of Inferno under the hammer
Mid-1990s gaming fun up for grabs | Posted: 22nd Mar 2008, 15:20:35

NetSurf version 1.2 available for download
Google Images crash fixed, URL completion crash fixed, NetBSD support, overhauled documentation and more | Posted: 22nd Mar 2008, 13:37:17

Remember Iron Dignity?
Video brings back memories of planned game | Posted: 22nd Mar 2008, 13:11:38

System module database tool updated
Paul Vigay's ScanMod up to version 1.09 | Posted: 20th Mar 2008, 20:46:10

Simple guide to dressing up RISC OS
Where to get themes for your desktop | Posted: 18th Mar 2008, 22:39:11

MoreDesk updated to version 1.17
Various new features including activation of files when entering a virtual desktop | Posted: 13th Mar 2008, 09:03:28

Simple pinball game released
Ported to RISC OS by Alan Buckley | Posted: 12th Mar 2008, 20:54:36

Humanities teacher required for RISC OS school
Apply within | Posted: 12th Mar 2008, 20:52:25

New RISC OS port of Thunderbird available
Email client is still alpha-quality | Posted: 1st Mar 2008, 19:54:09

StrongED 4.68a4 available for testing
"Rough around the edges", for beta testing only | Posted: 1st Mar 2008, 18:33:27

RiscLua updated to version 4.12
And TextAreas example is bug-fixed too | Posted: 1st Mar 2008, 18:20:44

Alarm user interface improved
James Lampard tidies up RISC OS clock application using ROOL source | Posted: 1st Mar 2008, 12:36:27

Ian Hartley's desktop themes updated
Sky, Bubblegum, 222, Moon all tweaked | Posted: 29th Feb 2008, 19:56:45

MSN client Parmesan gains alerts
New version makes noises, speaks and flashes up little windows to attract attention | Posted: 29th Feb 2008, 19:53:57

Conference suggested for developers
Any coders free to huddle on a Saturday and talk geek? | Posted: 24th Feb 2008, 15:58:27

Accounts software CashBook updated
Version 1.02 recommended for all users | Posted: 24th Feb 2008, 15:56:27

Acorn Archiology goes offline - but only briefly
History site down for 24 to 48 hours, says webmaster | Posted: 22nd Feb 2008, 22:39:13

Vault of useful StrongED scripts
Process HTML, CSV data and more | Posted: 20th Feb 2008, 20:28:13

Advanced text searching guide
Parser Expression Grammars are the new RegExps, dawg | Posted: 20th Feb 2008, 20:26:25

Buy Millipede kit used to make telly game shows
Broadcast-quality RiscPC graphics card on eBay | Posted: 20th Feb 2008, 20:22:10

Website update tool has new author
SiteMatch taken over by Richard Porter, version 2 released | Posted: 20th Feb 2008, 20:20:47

Parmesan author to give talk in London
ROUGOL hosts MSN client and file sharing night | Posted: 17th Feb 2008, 18:55:13

Data editing utility updated
CSVamp up to version 3.10 | Posted: 17th Feb 2008, 18:52:48

New tool to aid translations of software
BabelCheck spots problems with Messages files | Posted: 17th Feb 2008, 18:36:49

User interface design software improved
WinEd 3.10 released with support for new RISC OS 4+ window flags and more | Posted: 17th Feb 2008, 18:31:30

Spotted: ARM11 core in swanky Nvidia hand-held
Click on 'Specifications', marvel at being so close yet so far | Posted: 12th Feb 2008, 22:10:48

VirtualRiscPC Apple support site opens
Meanwhile VirtualAcorn prepares another release of VirtualRPC-AdjustSA for Macs | Posted: 12th Feb 2008, 22:05:48

MP3 track information editor updated
ID3TagEd reaches version 0.24 | Posted: 10th Feb 2008, 22:33:39

Tales of BBC Micro development to be revealed
Charles Hope takes his Beeb stories to SASAUG on Monday | Posted: 10th Feb 2008, 22:31:56

Luggable 'laptop' RiscPC in public demo
Machine with 586 card to be shown off on Tuesday | Posted: 10th Feb 2008, 22:30:09

Search web pages offline on your desktop
New tool Seek'n'Link presents search results as HTML pages | Posted: 10th Feb 2008, 22:27:46

From BBC BASIC to virtual railways
EvntShell author Paul Hobbs interviewed about Trainz simulations | Posted: 10th Feb 2008, 22:26:06

Prof Furber to present future of technology lecture
Former Acorn engineer to debate new tech in central London next week | Posted: 4th Feb 2008, 23:05:04

A9home USB helper utility updated
Version 1.1 of USB-util formats USB devices and automatically sets up configuration flags | Posted: 3rd Feb 2008, 19:27:38

Exhibitors confirmed for the South West 2008 show
Plus maps and other useful stuff | Posted: 3rd Feb 2008, 19:24:30

Top Acorn names call for Acorn reunion
More to follow | Posted: 28th Jan 2008, 20:12:07

Organizer under new management
Nigel Willmott acquires software | Posted: 24th Jan 2008, 18:34:51

NetSurf project relaunches website
Redesigned and overhauled online presence | Posted: 22nd Jan 2008, 21:22:48

Touchscreen driver almost finished
Thomas Milius develops support for the D-WAV eGalax 8’ Monitor | Posted: 22nd Jan 2008, 21:21:16

Networking support developed for RPCEmu
EtherY-based module available from SVN for open-source RiscPC emulator | Posted: 6th Jan 2008, 18:24:51

Internet search utility RiscSearch updated
Query multiple search engines with Patrick Mortara's software | Posted: 6th Jan 2008, 18:06:36

New desktop theme Sky available for download
Fill your windows with peaceful clouds and pastel blues | Posted: 5th Jan 2008, 16:04:47

Follow the development of a simple arcade game
Gareth Lock recreates classic Space Invaders in BBC BASIC | Posted: 5th Jan 2008, 16:02:51

Online gallery app bugfixed
Download version 2.37 of Webgen2 | Posted: 5th Jan 2008, 15:59:56

Address label printing utility updated
LaBella version 6.32 available | Posted: 5th Jan 2008, 15:58:24

Iyonix: five years on
Are you an Iyonix user? Tell us about your experiences with the Castle computer | Posted: 5th Jan 2008, 15:55:48

RISC OS skills database opens for testing
Find the right person for your project | Posted: 30th Dec 2007, 12:01:07

Freeware A310 emulator updated
Can read Electron ADFS discs and other improvements | Posted: 21st Dec 2007, 20:00:15

Wakefield 2008 date and venue confirmed
April 26 in Calder Grove | Posted: 9th Dec 2007, 10:42:53

New EXIFInfo format files for bulk renaming images
Rename digital camera pictures to include their date and time | Posted: 4th Dec 2007, 22:50:32

RISCDomain mag to return as PDFs on CD
Four issues due out in 2008, advertisers sought | Posted: 4th Dec 2007, 22:44:25

Bring and buy charity auction in Wakefield
Computer kit bought and sold for good causes | Posted: 4th Dec 2007, 22:42:14

7th Software update debug tool
MouseInfo improved and date demo program released | Posted: 4th Dec 2007, 22:39:40

Improved full-screen mode for VNC client
Plus text paste support for Avalanche 0.19 | Posted: 4th Dec 2007, 22:35:58

Password locked second-hand Iyonix numbers growing
Punters must fork out thirty quid to unlock one | Posted: 27th Nov 2007, 21:57:16

Cooper classic 2067 BC turns up on download website
Game appears on Acorn history site | Posted: 27th Nov 2007, 21:48:26

Sudoku game now features Dutch translation
Download SuperDoku 1.14 today | Posted: 27th Nov 2007, 21:45:01

Drawfile printing utility bugfixed
DrawPrint 1.02 now available | Posted: 27th Nov 2007, 21:43:26

New version of SparkFS released
Rare file corruption bug fixed in version 1.41b | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 01:49:33

MIDI file repair app updated
Midiphile now 32bit safe and supports more manufacturers. Plus Midimole tool updated too | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:47:06

Roland audio kit app now 32bit safe
Alpha Juno synthesizer voice editor updated | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:45:27

Fresco browser history tool now 32bit safe
Version 0.19 of Historian available | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:44:07

Synthesizer control app now 32bit safe
Yamaha XG-type utility Debbie also supports Mico and RiscStations | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:43:09

Clock-controlled command tool updated
Unix-style crontab bug fixed to version 0.08 | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:41:40

New utility tracks window and icon data under the pointer
Free programming aid for desktop software developers | Posted: 6th Nov 2007, 00:40:12

Unicode bitmap printing fixed in ROOL shared source
And other fixes | Posted: 5th Nov 2007, 19:19:17

New ARM code disassembly tool released
Asmfind will match binary code to source text | Posted: 1st Nov 2007, 00:13:16

AppBasic brought up to version 3.02b
Toolbox development aid for BASIC coders upgraded | Posted: 31st Oct 2007, 21:38:19

ArtWorks and Photodesk gallery site updated
Richard Ashbery puts more of his work online | Posted: 31st Oct 2007, 21:32:36

New utility to search files for text
Gavin Wraith presents Hvor | Posted: 28th Oct 2007, 14:11:57

RISC OS Now printing software revealed
Paul Vigay shows off Xerox printer control application | Posted: 28th Oct 2007, 12:13:49

WebWonder 3.00 planned for 2008
Better table and Unicode support, and more. | Posted: 28th Oct 2007, 00:37:32

Drobe profile avatars problem fixed
Users can now assign pictures to their accounts again | Posted: 28th Oct 2007, 00:07:21

Google search toolbar updated
Searchy 1.60 features various tweaks and fixes | Posted: 27th Oct 2007, 16:05:24

New Select 4i2 updates released
Bug fixes for subscribers | Posted: 25th Oct 2007, 16:29:02

Gentoo GNU/Linux for the Iyonix?
Possible new distribution emerges | Posted: 25th Oct 2007, 10:20:59