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RISC OS news site
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Interesting watch for
#RISC_OS
users from
@adriansdigitalbasement.com
about a month ago, where he tries out an A420/1 that was sent to him & learns a fair bit about Acorn history along the way. There's a follow-up video, but I'll save that for another day.
youtu.be/zvv06jKcMtE?...
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A piece of computing history: The Acorn Archimedes A420/1
YouTube video by Adrian's Digital Basement
https://youtu.be/zvv06jKcMtE?si=7BNd4UolnrK0jo8P
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Quazar
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Happy St. Andrews day logo spotted on the site today! 😜
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0xC0DE
15 days ago
Another great conversion of a classic game to the Acorn Electron! Very polished, well done!
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November 2025 News Summary
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Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
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November 2025 News Summary
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2255.html
3 days ago
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Newsflash: Fortran mini-tutorial surfaces on TIB 🔥
#Code4Fun
#RISCOS
www.iconbar.com/articles/Cod...
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Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Coding_a_Fortran_program_on_RISC_OS/index2261.html
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Drag'n'Drop 15i1 edition reviewed
www.iconbar.com/articles/Dra...
The latest edition of Drag'n'Drop magazine was released at the recent London Show and should be with subscribers now. Congratulations on reaching Volume 15!
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Drag'n'Drop 15i1 edition reviewed
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/DragnDrop_15i1_edition_reviewed/index2258.html
4 days ago
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Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS
www.iconbar.com/articles/Cod...
If you were wondering what to do with that new Fortran Compiler in the latest DDE, Sprow has a very timely article for you...
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Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Coding_a_Fortran_program_on_RISC_OS/index2261.html
6 days ago
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VinceMH
10 days ago
Excellent video from
@bigcar2.bsky.social
about the Atom
youtu.be/UvNi0vkZQo0?...
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From tiny acorns… The Acorn Atom Story
YouTube video by Little Car
https://youtu.be/UvNi0vkZQo0?si=5T4eGxQNFulWB8QK
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Live Coding with Gerph on Sunday
www.iconbar.com/articles/Liv...
If you were intrigued by Gerph's Monday ROUGOL presentation, or just want to improve your coding skills, then you are in luck!
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Live Coding with Gerph on Sunday
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Live_Coding_with_Gerph_on_Sunday/index2266.html
9 days ago
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Fireside developer chat on saturday night
www.iconbar.com/articles/Fir...
It definitely feels like the bleak mid-winter. So why not have a cosy Saturday night in? Throw another log on the fire and join some very informal and friendly chat with other RISC OS developers online.
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Fireside developer chat on saturday night
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Fireside_developer_chat_on_saturday_night/index2265.html
10 days ago
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Announcing the TIB 2025 Advent Calendar
www.iconbar.com/articles/Ann...
For the last two years, TIB has run an advent calendar over the festive season. And we are looking to our readers to contribute again to make it three in a row...
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Announcing the TIB 2025 Advent Calendar
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Announcing_the_TIB_2025_Advent_Calendar/index2259.html
11 days ago
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November 2025 Rougol report - Gerph is back
www.iconbar.com/articles/Nov...
It's been five years since Gerph last talked to ROUGOL so he was back with an update. And he's been busy - his presentation included 51 information-packed slides!
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November 2025 Rougol report - Gerph is back
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/November_2025_Rougol_report_-_Gerph_is_back/index2262.html
13 days ago
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London Show 2025 talks are now online to watch
www.iconbar.com/articles/Lon...
The recordings of the talks at the recent London Show are now available on YouTube.
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London Show 2025 talks are now online to watch
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/London_Show_2025_talks_are_now_online_to_watch/index2260.html
14 days ago
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Rougol November 2025 meeting on monday - Pyromaniac update
www.iconbar.com/articles/Rou...
The November 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday and features Gerph.
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Rougol November 2025 meeting on monday - Pyromaniac update
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Rougol_November_2025_meeting_on_monday_-_Pyromaniac_update/index2256.html
16 days ago
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Moving back to Linux RPCEmu on my Mac
www.iconbar.com/articles/Mov...
I'm a big fan of RPCEmu which provides an excellent RISC OS environment on my Mac when I'm travelling. In this post I'm going to explore why I have switched back to the Linux version and cover some of the issues I encountered.
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Moving back to Linux RPCEmu on my Mac
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Moving_back_to_Linux_RPCEmu_on_my_Mac/index2244.html
20 days ago
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Archive Magazine
26 days ago
Thanks to @markee174 and The Icon Bar for the review of the latest issue of Archive!
#riscos
#acorn
#raspberrypi
www.iconbar.com/articles/Arc...
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WROCC November 2025 talk on Wednesday - Martin Avison
www.iconbar.com/articles/WRO...
The November 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 5th November and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
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WROCC November 2025 talk on Wednesday - Martin Avison
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/WROCC_November_2025_talk_on_Wednesday_-_Martin_Avison/index2243.html
28 days ago
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October 2025 News Summary
www.iconbar.com/articles/Oct...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
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October 2025 News Summary
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/October_2025_News_Summary/index2236.html
about 1 month ago
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ROOL adds Fortran support in latest DDE update
www.iconbar.com/articles/ROO...
ROOL clearly have big plans for the RISC OS DDE
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ROOL adds Fortran support in latest DDE update
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/ROOL_adds_Fortran_support_in_latest_DDE_update/index2254.html
about 1 month ago
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Archive Edition 27:6 reviewed
www.iconbar.com/articles/Arc...
Archive Magazine 27:6 arrived this week, just in time to the London Show. After a quiet summer, it kicks off what looks like a busy Autumn.
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Archive Edition 27:6 reviewed
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Archive_Edition_276_reviewed/index2253.html
about 1 month ago
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Gammitin (Ben) 💾
about 1 month ago
Argos Catalogue 1993 (Autumn/ Winter)
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RISCOSbits
about 1 month ago
It's been a satisfying evening... thanks,
@archiveriscos.bsky.social
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about 1 month ago
What an incredible day at the past RISC OS London show!
www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...
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RISC OS Open: Thank You for an Incredible RISC OS London Show!
https://www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums/1/topics/20078
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RISC OS London Show 2025 - Notes from the talks
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Here are my notes from the talks. As usual, any mistakes or omissions are mine.
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RISC OS London Show 2025 - Notes from the talks
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/RISC_OS_London_Show_2025_-_Notes_from_the_talks/index2250.html
about 1 month ago
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RISC OS London Show 2025 - pictures
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Here is a selection of pictures to show you what the event was like
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RISC OS London Show 2025 - pictures
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/RISC_OS_London_Show_2025_-_pictures/index2249.html
about 1 month ago
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RISC OS London Show Report 2025
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
The 2025 London Show took place in its new regular venue. Overall there was a real buzz and plenty of people attending. Here is what I saw on the floor.
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RISC OS London Show Report 2025
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/RISC_OS_London_Show_Report_2025/index2248.html
about 1 month ago
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RISCOSbits last minute hardware offers at tomorrow's show
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
RISCOSbits have a late-breaking announcement about some last minute hardware offers tomorrow
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RISCOSbits last minute hardware offers at tomorrow's show
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/RISCOSbits_last_minute_hardware_offers_at_tomorrows_show/index2246.html
about 1 month ago
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Show offer on Impression User Manual and free software to collect
www.iconbar.com/articles/Sho...
If you don't have a copy of the Impression User manual and would like a printed copy, Chris Hall has a very special offer for you at the London Show.
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Show offer on Impression User Manual and free software to collect
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Show_offer_on_Impression_User_Manual_and_free_software_to_collect/index2252.html
about 1 month ago
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PhotoDesk 3.25 released
www.iconbar.com/articles/Pho...
It has clearly been a very busy few months at R-Comp... And they have found time to squeeze in a new version of PhotoDesk.
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PhotoDesk 3.25 released
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/PhotoDesk_3.25_released/index2251.html
about 1 month ago
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October 2025 Rougol report - RISCOSbits show plans
www.iconbar.com/articles/Oct...
The October 2025 talk featured RISCOSbits supremo Andy Marks giving us a bit of a preview of their stall for Saturday's Show.
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October 2025 Rougol report - RISCOSbits show plans
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/October_2025_Rougol_report_-_RISCOSbits_show_plans/index2247.html
about 1 month ago
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Archive Magazine
about 1 month ago
THIS SATURDAY! The RISC OS London Show is back, showcasing the latest products and projects, and providing a chance to meet up, chat, and attend talks about our favourite little OS.
#opensource
#acorn
#raspberrypi
www.riscoslondonshow.co.uk
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Fireworkz Pro 2 version 2.33.00 released
www.iconbar.com/articles/Fir...
R-Comp has released a free update for Fireworkz Pro.
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Fireworkz Pro 2 version 2.33.00 released
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Fireworkz_Pro_2_version_2.33.00_released/index2245.html
about 1 month ago
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Archive Magazine
about 1 month ago
In the new issue of Archive Magazine, we sit down with none other than Hermann Hauser, the co-founder of Acorn Computers, for an exclusive interview. It's not too late to subscribe!
www.archivemag.co.uk
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Discover Merlin and other projects at RISC OS London Show next Saturday
www.iconbar.com/articles/Dis...
The RISC OS London Show is next Saturday and there will be lots to see!
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Discover Merlin and other projects at RISC OS London Show next saturday
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Discover_Merlin_and_other_projects_at_RISC_OS_London_Show_next_saturday/index2241.html
about 1 month ago
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Colin Hoad
about 1 month ago
ABUG South is go!
#toomanymachines
#nosuchthing
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Archive Magazine
about 1 month ago
Archive Magazine Oct/Nov 2025 issue is out now! Archive is the magazine for RISC OS users. It's not too late to subscribe and get the latest issue - see
www.archivemag.co.uk/subscriptions.html
for details. Worldwide subscriptions available!
#riscos
#raspberypi
#opensource
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Rougol October 2025 meeting on monday - RISCSObits Preshow teaser
www.iconbar.com/articles/Rou...
The October 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday and is billed as a pre-show teaser from RISCOSbits.
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Rougol October 2025 meeting on monday - RISCSObits Preshow teaser
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Rougol_October_2025_meeting_on_monday_-_RISCSObits_Preshow_teaser/index2237.html
about 1 month ago
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London Show 2025: Pre-Reserve Your RISCOSbits Hardware for collection
www.iconbar.com/articles/Lon...
RISCOSbits are prioritising having pre-built systems for customers over a general selection.
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London Show 2025: Pre-Reserve Your RISCOSbits Hardware for collection
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/London_Show_2025_Pre-Reserve_Your_RISCOSbits_Hardware_for_collection/index2242.html
about 2 months ago
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The London Show is less than 2 weeks away....
www.iconbar.com/articles/The...
And Tony (Amcog Games) has a really great 2 minute video on youtube promoting it...
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The London Show is less than 2 weeks away....
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/The_London_Show_is_less_than_2_weeks_away..../index2240.html
about 2 months ago
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Kevin Edwards ( Retro Videogame development )
about 2 months ago
I'm currently working out what to show at next month's Retro Computer Festival ( Gaming Edition ) at the Centre for Computing History. I'm bringing along a Master 128 or BBC Micro and will focus on game development for those machines. Does anyone have any suggestions?
bsky.app/profile/comp...
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The 2025 London Show is less than 3 weeks away...
www.iconbar.com/articles/The...
It's now less than 3 weeks to go until the 2025 London Show!
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The 2025 London Show is less than 3 weeks away...
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/The_2025_London_Show_is_less_than_3_weeks_away.../index2238.html
about 2 months ago
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WROCC October 2025 meeting - R-Comp and ROD Show teaser
www.iconbar.com/articles/WRO...
Wakefield's October speaker was Andrew Rawnsley from R-Comp, giving us some updates and teasers for the London Show (in case you need more reasons to attend!)
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WROCC October 2025 meeting - R-Comp and ROD Show teaser
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/WROCC_October_2025_meeting_-_R-Comp_and_ROD_Show_teaser/index2239.html
about 2 months ago
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WROCC October 2025 talk on Wednesday - R-Comp
www.iconbar.com/articles/WRO...
The October 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 1st October and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
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WROCC October 2025 talk on Wednesday - R-Comp
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/WROCC_October_2025_talk_on_Wednesday_-_R-Comp/index2232.html
2 months ago
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September 2025 News Summary
www.iconbar.com/articles/Sep...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
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September 2025 News Summary
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/September_2025_News_Summary/index2233.html
2 months ago
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September developer 'fireside' chat on saturday night
www.iconbar.com/articles/Sep...
The nights are definitely drawing in now. So what better way to spend Saturday night than at next 'fireside' chat (20th September).
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September developer 'fireside' chat on saturday night
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/September_developer_fireside_chat_on_saturday_night/index2235.html
2 months ago
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Rougol September 2025 meeting on monday - Publishing with Ovation Pro
www.iconbar.com/articles/Rou...
The September 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday 15th September with guest speaker Gavin Crawford.
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Rougol September 2025 meeting on monday - Publishing with Ovation Pro
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/Rougol_September_2025_meeting_on_monday_-_Publishing_with_Ovation_Pro/index2229.html
3 months ago
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WROCC September 2025 meeting - Chris Johns talks Filecore and Block devices
www.iconbar.com/articles/WRO...
Wakefield's September speaker was Chris Johns diving into the depths of RISC OS filing systems.
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WROCC September 2025 meeting - Chris Johns talks Filecore and Block devices
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/WROCC_September_2025_meeting_-_Chris_Johns__talks_Filecore_and_Block_devices/index2234.html
3 months ago
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WROCC September 2025 talk on Wednesday - Chris Johns
www.iconbar.com/articles/WRO...
The September 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd September and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
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WROCC September 2025 talk on Wednesday - Chris Johns
Technology News and Views
https://www.iconbar.com/articles/WROCC_September_2025_talk_on_Wednesday_-_Chris_Johns/index2231.html
3 months ago
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