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Tinkerer. I have bucketloads of admiration for the scientists, engineers, innovators, developers, authors and artists who make fun stuff happen. http://acm.org
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RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's D64Dir2Spr project
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Many thanks to Detlef for a second of his projects (It's not too late to send us yours).
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Many thanks to Detlef for a second of his projects (It's not too late to send us yours).
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's D64Dir2Spr project
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December 8, 2025 at 9:35 AM
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's D64Dir2Spr project
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for a second of his projects (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for a second of his projects (It's not too late to send us yours).
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December 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - RISOSbits brings some sharng at Christmas
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2278.html
Many thanks to Andy at RISCOSbits for showing us sharing is not just for Christmas for RISC OS users (It's not too late to send us yours).
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Many thanks to Andy at RISCOSbits for showing us sharing is not just for Christmas for RISC OS users (It's not too late to send us yours).
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - RISOSbits brings some sharng at Christmas
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December 6, 2025 at 8:56 AM
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - RISOSbits brings some sharng at Christmas
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2278.html
Many thanks to Andy at RISCOSbits for showing us sharing is not just for Christmas for RISC OS users (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2278.html
Many thanks to Andy at RISCOSbits for showing us sharing is not just for Christmas for RISC OS users (It's not too late to send us yours).
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RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Mark Stephens gets back to BBC BASIC
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Here's my computer corner and RISC OS project (It's not too late to send us yours).
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Here's my computer corner and RISC OS project (It's not too late to send us yours).
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Mark Stephens gets back to BBC BASIC
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December 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Mark Stephens gets back to BBC BASIC
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Here's my computer corner and RISC OS project (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Here's my computer corner and RISC OS project (It's not too late to send us yours).
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Fire at CJE Micros
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According to reports in local media, the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in CJE Micros' building in Littlehampton shortly after 11pm Tuesday. The fire was extinguished and crews left shortly before 2am Wednesday.
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According to reports in local media, the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in CJE Micros' building in Littlehampton shortly after 11pm Tuesday. The fire was extinguished and crews left shortly before 2am Wednesday.
Fire at CJE Micros
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December 5, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Fire at CJE Micros
www.iconbar.com/articles/Fir...
According to reports in local media, the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in CJE Micros' building in Littlehampton shortly after 11pm Tuesday. The fire was extinguished and crews left shortly before 2am Wednesday.
www.iconbar.com/articles/Fir...
According to reports in local media, the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in CJE Micros' building in Littlehampton shortly after 11pm Tuesday. The fire was extinguished and crews left shortly before 2am Wednesday.
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And on the subject of the RISC OS Filer, the fact that there is no standardised way to cause the LOADING of a file is utterly shameful, and purely a result of ideological not-invented-here silo-purity tribalism which everyone concerned should have grown out of in the school playground.
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 PM
And on the subject of the RISC OS Filer, the fact that there is no standardised way to cause the LOADING of a file is utterly shameful, and purely a result of ideological not-invented-here silo-purity tribalism which everyone concerned should have grown out of in the school playground.
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RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's PicoPython project
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for showing us his PicoPython project (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for showing us his PicoPython project (It's not too late to send us yours).
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's PicoPython project
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December 3, 2025 at 1:22 PM
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Detlef Frohlich's PicoPython project
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for showing us his PicoPython project (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Detlef for showing us his PicoPython project (It's not too late to send us yours).
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Does anyone have a RiscPC? If so, could you download archive.debian.org/debian/dists... onto a RiscPC, unpack it, and use it to boot Linux? On my machine it hangs starting init and I don't know if it's a hardware issue or a software issue.
archive.debian.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Does anyone have a RiscPC? If so, could you download archive.debian.org/debian/dists... onto a RiscPC, unpack it, and use it to boot Linux? On my machine it hangs starting init and I don't know if it's a hardware issue or a software issue.
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The BBC Micro is 44 years old today, Happy Birthday! However, many customers had to wait until early 1982 for delivery of theirs due to limited supply availability before Christmas. During its lifespan just over 1.5 million were sold - exact figures are not known. I still have my original one.
December 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
The BBC Micro is 44 years old today, Happy Birthday! However, many customers had to wait until early 1982 for delivery of theirs due to limited supply availability before Christmas. During its lifespan just over 1.5 million were sold - exact figures are not known. I still have my original one.
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RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Wraight brings us Clarity
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2274.html
Many thanks to Chris Wraight for his new theme for RISC OS users and experiment with funding new developments (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2274.html
Many thanks to Chris Wraight for his new theme for RISC OS users and experiment with funding new developments (It's not too late to send us yours).
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Wraight brings us Clarity
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December 2, 2025 at 5:59 AM
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Wraight brings us Clarity
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2274.html
Many thanks to Chris Wraight for his new theme for RISC OS users and experiment with funding new developments (It's not too late to send us yours).
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2274.html
Many thanks to Chris Wraight for his new theme for RISC OS users and experiment with funding new developments (It's not too late to send us yours).
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WROCC December 2025 talk on Wednesday - Amcog Games
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2268.html
The December 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd December and starts at 7.45pm on Zoom.
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The December 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd December and starts at 7.45pm on Zoom.
WROCC December 2025 talk on Wednesday - Amcog Games
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December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
WROCC December 2025 talk on Wednesday - Amcog Games
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2268.html
The December 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd December and starts at 7.45pm on Zoom.
www.iconbar.com/comments/rss/news2268.html
The December 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 3rd December and starts at 7.45pm on Zoom.
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'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Hall tackles the Hydra
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Chris Hall for bravely tackling this beast for the benefit of all RISC OS users.
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Chris Hall for bravely tackling this beast for the benefit of all RISC OS users.
RISC OS 'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Hall tackles the Hydra
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December 1, 2025 at 6:09 PM
'Advent' Calendar 2025 - Chris Hall tackles the Hydra
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Chris Hall for bravely tackling this beast for the benefit of all RISC OS users.
www.iconbar.com/articles/RIS...
Many thanks to Chris Hall for bravely tackling this beast for the benefit of all RISC OS users.
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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?...
There's a follow-up video, but I'll save that for another day.
youtu.be/zvv06jKcMtE?...
A piece of computing history: The Acorn Archimedes A420/1
YouTube video by Adrian's Digital Basement
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November 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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?...
There's a follow-up video, but I'll save that for another day.
youtu.be/zvv06jKcMtE?...
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The Advent of Beeb Games... is back!
YouTube video by Colin Hoad
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November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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The closest to that in the states is to have a Raspberry Pi 400 or lower running RISC-OS (The OS of the Archimedes). Funny thing is that RISC-OS is still developed to this day by the @riscosopen.bsky.social project, and as of now the greatest development priority is getting it to be fully 64-bit.
November 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The closest to that in the states is to have a Raspberry Pi 400 or lower running RISC-OS (The OS of the Archimedes). Funny thing is that RISC-OS is still developed to this day by the @riscosopen.bsky.social project, and as of now the greatest development priority is getting it to be fully 64-bit.
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November 2025 News Summary
www.iconbar.com/articles/Nov...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
www.iconbar.com/articles/Nov...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
November 2025 News Summary
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November 28, 2025 at 11:22 AM
November 2025 News Summary
www.iconbar.com/articles/Nov...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
www.iconbar.com/articles/Nov...
Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
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Drag'n'Drop 15i1 edition reviewed
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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!
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!
Drag'n'Drop 15i1 edition reviewed
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November 27, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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!
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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I do enjoy these videos. By this point, the BBC Micro magazines were publishing games listings that were matching commercial quality, a trend that would reach it's peak by the end of the decade.
youtu.be/HD556JxYTkk?...
youtu.be/HD556JxYTkk?...
The History of BBC Micro Type-in Games - Episode 18: 1986 (Part 2)
YouTube video by witchfinder1976 - Retro Game Reviews and more!
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November 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I do enjoy these videos. By this point, the BBC Micro magazines were publishing games listings that were matching commercial quality, a trend that would reach it's peak by the end of the decade.
youtu.be/HD556JxYTkk?...
youtu.be/HD556JxYTkk?...
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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...
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...
Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS
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November 25, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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...
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...
Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS
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November 25, 2025 at 8:06 PM
A huge shout-out to everyone who made it. The next "Coding on RISC OS" fireside chat is pencilled in for 10th January 2026. 🚀🕹️🛸 #Code4fun #ARM #RaspberryPi #OpenSource #RISCOS #Zoom #Meetup
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.
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.
Fireside developer chat on saturday night
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November 23, 2025 at 1:20 PM
A huge shout-out to everyone who made it. The next "Coding on RISC OS" fireside chat is pencilled in for 10th January 2026. 🚀🕹️🛸 #Code4fun #ARM #RaspberryPi #OpenSource #RISCOS #Zoom #Meetup
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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!
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!
Live Coding with Gerph on Sunday
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November 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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!
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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From tiny acorns… The Acorn Atom Story
YouTube video by Little Car
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November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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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.
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.
Fireside developer chat on saturday night
Technology News and Views
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November 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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.
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.