News quickies are little pieces of news that we think are interesting and useful to RISC OS users,
but they probably don't warrant a whole article to themselves. We've listed them here so that you don't miss
them, although we'll probably include these bits and pieces in our next news in brief round up article.
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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
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