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Index by Contents

Volume 1
Volume 2
Volume 3
Volume 4
Volume 5
Volume 6
Volume 7
Volume 8
Volume 9


Volume 1

Regulars

  • My World - Issue 1 - comments from David Matthewman, the editor.
  • My World - Issue 2 - comments from David Matthewman, the editor.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 4 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 5 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 6 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 7 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Letters Page - Issue 5 - Help, someone has written to us.
  • Letters Page - Issue 6 - More lively debate from the page that's great!
  • Letters Page - Issue 7 - More lively debate from the page that's great!
  • Puzzle World - Issue 1 - a brain-teaser from Rex.
  • Puzzle World - Issue 2 - a brain-teaser from Rex.
  • Puzzle World - Issue 3 - Another brain-teaser from Rex.
  • Puzzle World - Issue 4 - Another brain-teaser from Rex.
  • Portable World - Issue 1 - John Woodthorpe looks at how to connect your Psion 3 or 5 to your RISC OS machine.
  • Portable World - Issue 2 - John Woodthorpe looks at the new netBook.
  • Portable World - Issue 3 - John Woodthorpe looks at integrating RISC OS and EPOC.
  • Portable World - Issue 4 - Chris Revenski reveals a new RISC OS portable. rite.
  • Portable World - Issue 5 - John Woodthorpe looks at the new Osaris handleld from RISCStation.
  • Remember StarInfo? - Issue 4 - Lawrence Granville re-opens an old favou
  • Remember StarInfo? - Issue 5 - Lawrence Granville gets some reader submissions.
  • Remember StarInfo? - Issue 6 - Lawrence Granville gets some reader submissions

Features

  • Data analysis - Paul Webb shows how to analyse data on RISC OS using 1st and Analysis.
  • Support the supporters - how to help your friendly neighbourhood technical support person, by David Pilling and David Matthewman.
  • Castle Technology - Alasdair Bailey goes behind the scenes at one of the leading hardware manufacturers in the market.
  • PDF overview - Aaron Timbrell looks at Adobe's Portable Document Format, and how we can view it on the Acorn.
  • An Ovation for the Ballet - Brian O'Carroll explains how he used Ovation Pro to produce a brochure for the Adonais Ballet Company.
  • DrawWorks review - Aaron Timbrell of iSV Products takes us to task for some mistakes in the review in Issue 2.
  • RISC OS 4 myths - Aaron Timbrell dispells a few myths about RISC OS 4.
  • WML explained - Richard Goodwin on WML for WAP phones.
  • HTML explained - Richard Goodwin on HTML and the WEB. .

Reviews

  • EFF CD 2 - the second EFF Professional Typography CD is reviewed by Geoffrey Dean.
  • DrawWorks Millennium - Richard Goodwin looks at this extension to Draw from iSV Products.
  • PRM CD - the RISC OS 3 Programmers Reference Manuals released on CD and reviewed by Mark Smith.
  • Magazine roundup - David Bradforth looks at what's on offer if you prefer youir magazine in print.
  • CVS (The Concurrent Version System Tool) - Paul Webb explains this project management tool.
  • Hard disc backup - David Holden examines two different hard disc backup programs.
  • RISC User CD - David Bradforth takes a walk down Memory Lane with the RISC User: In a Nutshell CD.
  • Warm Silence - Alasdair Bailey takes a brief look at some of the goodies on offer from Warm Silence Software..
  • Anagram Genius - The first of our budget software reviews.
  • CDBurn - David Holden looks at CDBurn.
  • Cyber Chess - A fully featured chess game for RISC OS 4.
  • Ancestor+ - >Dave Wilcox delves into Ancestor+
  • EasyFont Pro V5 - A new version of EasyFont on CD, what does Paul Brett think?
  • Ovation Pro - The latest version of Ovation under the spotlight.
  • Sleuth - The leading OCR package for RISCOS.
  • TextArea - Another new module for ArtWorks?...read on.....
  • Special feature - Running the "wrong" operating system
    • Archie RISCOS emulator - Paul Brett runs RISCOS on his Intel PC.
    • Brandy Basic - Dave Daniels introduces Brandy (BBC) Basic for PC, Mac and Linux!
    • Citrix - Andrew Harmsworth converts his RISC PC network to run Windows.
  • Review Shorts - David Bradforth on software you may have missed the first time around.

Software

Hardware

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - Andy Spence looks at the Acorn game scene.
  • Games World - Issue 2 - Andy Spence looks at the Acorn game scene.
  • Games World - Issue 3 - The latest from David Bradforth.
  • Games World - Issue 4 - The latest from David Bradforth.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - The latest from David Bradforth.
  • Games World - Issue 6 - David Bradforth with the latest games news.
  • TBA CD Review - Whats on the massive new TBA games CD-ROM?
  • Chaos Engine - David Bradforth reviews a recent addition to the games players arsenal.
  • LogicMania - Don't like Arcade games? Well try some brain teasers instead
  • Best Games 3 - APDLs latest games CD under the spotlight.
  • GroundHog Day - Katie Hammond meets herself on the stairs...and there is still no one there!
  • Star Fighter Other Worlds - David Bradforth gets blasted.
  • Master Break - It's on the CD, but how do you play it?
  • Bubble Impact - David Bradforth gets a Playstation? the past thought?

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - What software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 7 - What software's on the CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 3 - Alasdair Bailey writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 7 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

Misc

Shows


Volume 2

News and Comment

News and Comment

  • Insider - Insider with more of the things you shouldn't know...
  • Mike Wilson - Mike tragically died in early November, here is his Obituary.
  • Insider - The latest news from the RISC OS industry...
  • Insider - The latest news from the RISC OS industry...

Features

Reviews

Software

  • MasterFile - Its on this CD and here is a condensed beginers guide
  • Superior Golf - It's on the CD, here's the full manual.
  • POV Ray - The freeware Ray Tracer introduced...
  • Noticeboard - It's on the CD, here's the complete manual
  • WEB FX 3D Gallery - You can read the review later in this issue, but here are some of the many things WEB FX 3D can do.
  • PowerBase - Derek Haslam introduces his shareware database.
  • MidiWorks - It is on the CD, here is a quick guide.
  • Desktop Publishing - Dave Bradforth on DA's Picture.
  • PowerBase - Derek Haslam covers Powerbase in more detail...
  • WebFX3D - Nobilangelo Ceramalus digs deeper into WebFX3D.
  • NetChess - It's featured in Games World, here's the full manual.
  • VirtualA5000 - A demo version is on this CD, but how do you use it?
  • Ovation DTP - A full copy of Ovation is on this issue, heres the manual.
  • Getting into Ovation - The complete Ovation textbook.

Hardware

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - David Bradforth with the latest games news.
  • Games World - Issue 3 - The latest gaming news.
  • Games World - Issue 4 - The latest gaming news.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - Dafyd Mcflanders with the latest gaming news.
  • The GEK CD - Another games compilation gets the RISCWorld once over.
  • Syndicate - Another classic game from R-Comp...
  • Exodus - Dafyd Mcflanders on another classic game.
  • Descent II - Dafyd Mcflanders reviews the latest from R-Comp.
  • Desktop Repton - Theodore Rimspoke gets all nostalgic...

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on the CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM. .

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

Misc

Shows


Volume 3

Regulars

News and Comment

Features

Reviews

  • Crystal - Geoffrey Dean on the latest Artworks tool.
  • Focus ClipArt - Dave Bradforth on PC clipart CDs.
  • RISC OS Select CD - Robert Richards has his Select CD, is it any good?
  • MailScout - Reviewed by Mathew Thompson.
  • NTUser - Mike Choo review NTUser from Atomwide.

Software

Hardware

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - Its back, with a new hand on the controls....
  • Games World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett with the latest in our irregular Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett with the latest in our irregular Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett with the latest in our irregular Games World column.
  • TEK 1608 - It's finally out, is it any good?
  • StrongGames CD - Mat Thompson reviews a big games collection.
  • Emotions - It's on this issue's CD, so here's a simple players guide.
  • Desktop Repton - Mat Thompson reviews the latest version of Repton.

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

Misc

Shows

The Archimedes Gamemakers Manual


Volume 4

Regulars

News and Comment

Features

Reviews

Software

  • TableCalc - It's our featured software this month, here's the manual...
  • Sleuth OCR - The ful manual for the Sleuth OCR package on this month's CD
  • FreeCiv - The beginers guide to FreeCiv...
  • PowerBase - Derek Haslam concludes his tour...
  • New Toolbox modules from RISCOS Ltd - The latest news from RISCOS Ltd...
  • Draw TextAreas - Dave Holden explores a little used features in !Draw.
  • Recycler - The full manual for Recycler, this issue's free application.
  • MakeModes - An HTML version of the original Acorn MakeModes manual.
  • 32bit Software - Michelle Kate on converting old software to 32bit.
  • Rhapsody2 - Introducing Rhapsody2 our free application this issue.
  • MakeModes - An updated HTML version of the MakeModes manual by Frank Watkinson
  • MDF files - Acorns original application note on MDF files, updated by Frank Watkinson
  • Convolve - Martin Carrudus introduces his image processing application.
  • MakeSFX - David Holden introduces his self extracting archive generator.
  • MenuBar - The manual for our exclusive cover software.
  • DrawWorksXE - The new Iyonix compatible DrawWorks that replaces DrawWorks SE.
  • ProArtisan2 - Sophisticated art program on this issue's CD.

Hardware

Gaming

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

Misc

Shows

BASICV - A DabHand Guide


Volume 5

Regulars

News and Comment

Features

Reviews

  • ProArtisan24 - The new 32bit version gets the RISCWorld treatment...
  • ClipArt - Dave Bradforth reviews the latest clipart from Focus Multimedia.
  • Schema - Geoffrey Potter reviews the 32bit version of Schema.
  • ArtWorks 2.2 - RISCWorld looks at the latest version of ArtWorks
  • StereoWorld - Another older title gets a re-release...

Software

  • WebFX3D - Produce stunning professional looking graphics for your web pages, and it's free with RISC World.
  • BBCIndent - Martin Carradus introduces his latest programming tools.
  • PowerBase - Derek Haslam introduces the latest Powerbase.
  • TypeStudio - Create amazing effects with this full commercial package.
  • KeyMouse - Dave Holden's KeyMouse module.
  • MFCalc - Martin Carradus takes us through his multi function calculator.
  • WMF Convertor - The RISCWorld WMF convertor.
  • LeyFind - Martin Carradus introduces his Ley line finder.
  • DrFonty - He's free with this issue, here's how to use him.
  • Rhapsody3 - Our free gift to our readers this issue.
  • VICE for RISC OS - Matt Thompson looks at the Versatile Commodore Emulator.
  • RiscCAD
  • FontFX6 - It's free with this issue, but what can it do?

Hardware

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • RISC OS Games roundup - Matt Thompson looks at games available for RISC OS
  • Life - Martin Carradus introduces his Life game.
  • Nevryon/Technodream - Two classic games at a new budget price, RISCWorld investigates...
  • Desktop Repton Plus - It's Repton Jim, but not as we know it...

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

Misc

Shows

ARM Assembly Language programming


Volume 6

Regulars

News and Comment

  • News - The latest important RISC OS news...
  • RISC OS News - The latest important RISC OS news...
  • News - The latest RISC OS news...

Features

Reviews

Software

Hardware

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett with the latest Games column.
  • Games World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett with the latest Games column.
  • Games World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett with the latest Games column.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett with the latest Games column.
  • Games World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett with the latest Games column.

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Misc

Shows

First steps wth RISC OS 4


Volume 7

Regulars

News and Comment

Features

Reviews

  • Maze Games CD - Matt Thompson puts the latest 4th Dimension CD under the magnifying
  • Platform Games CD - Matt Thompson puts the latest 4th Dimension CD under the magnifying glass.
  • 4th Dimension Games CD - Matt Thompson puts the latest 4th Dimension CD under the magnifying glass.

Hardware

Software

  • EasyFont2 - A full 32bit version of EasyFont, free!
  • Cheque Printer - Our exclusive free software in depth...
  • CardShop - Your Christmas card problems solved...curtesy of RISCWorld!
  • Typography 500 - A special edition of Typography just for RISCWorld readers.
  • HTM Link - Dave Holden introduces a new version of HTML linking application.

Gaming

  • Games World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.
  • Games World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett with the latest Games World column.

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 6 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Programming

  • SDL for RISC OS - Neil White explains how to use the Simple DirectMedia Layer in RISC OS applications.
  • SDL for RISC OS - Neil White continues his series...
  • SDL for RISC OS - Neil White explains how to use the Simple DirectMedia Layer in RISC OS applications.
  • SDL for RISC OS - Neil White explains how to use the TrueType Fonts.

Misc

Shows

ArtWorks Mase Easy

Budget DTP


Volume 8

Regulars

News and Comment

  • Issue 2 News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk...
  • Issue 3 News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk...
  • Issue 4 News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk...
  • Issue 5 News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk...
  • Issue 6 News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk...

Features

Reviews

  • Ancestor - RISCWorld has the latest copy of this popular application under the microscope...
  • VirtualAcorn for the Mac - David Bradforth takes the beta version for a spin...

Software

Gaming

  • Games World - Paul Brett reports on the latest gaming news...
  • Games World - Paul Brett reports on the latest gaming news...

Disc World

  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

Public Domain

  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Misc

Shows

Graphics on the ARM


Volume 9

Volume 9 is only available on the Foundation RISCWorld DVD or the Just the Words CD.
Articles from this volume are not available in the free back issues archive.

Regulars

  • Editor's Corner - Issue 1 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 2 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 3 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 4 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 5 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Editor's Corner - Issue 6 - The Editor's own safe haven.
  • Letters Page - Issue 1 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • Letters Page - Issue 2 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • Letters Page - Issue 3 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • Letters Page - Issue 4 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • Letters Page - Issue 5 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • Letters Page - Issue 6 - All the words that matter from our readers.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 1 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 2 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 3 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 4 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 5 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • VirtualAcorn Tech Support - Issue 6 - The latest from Aaron's tech support notebook.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 1 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 2 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 3 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 4 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 5 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • From the Cutting Edge - Issue 6 - The latest from RISCOS Ltd.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 1 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 2 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 3 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 4 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 5 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.
  • Iyonix Issues - Issue 6 - Matt Thompson with the latest Iyonix news.

News and Comment

  • Foundation RISCWorld - Aaron explains the merger of Foundation RISCUser and RISCWorld...
  • News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk
  • News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk
  • Iyonix RIP - Breaking news as we went to press.
  • News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk.
  • Andrew Bryden - A much loved member of the WROCC has passed away.
  • News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk.
  • Paul Vigay - The popular RISC OS developer and face of Orpheus Internet...
  • News - The latest news to land on the RISCWorld editorial desk.

Features

    Best Of Both Worlds - TOMS view of the benefits of running RISC OS on Windows...
  • Best Of Both Worlds - TOMS view of the benefits of running RISC OS on Windows...
  • Holding a Candle to ArtWorks - Richard Ashbery demonstrates some amazing skills with ArtWorks...
  • Mortgage Calculations - Dave Holden shows you how to calculate your "real" repayments...
  • What does RISC OS mean to you? - David Bradforth investigates...
  • Best Of Both Worlds - TOMS view of the benefits of running RISC OS on Windows...
  • Creating the Olympic Rings - Richard Ashbery demonstrates some amazing skills with ArtWorks...
  • The Foundation RISCWorld Tech Support Dictionary - An invaluable resource...
  • Canvas effects in ArtWorks - Richard Ashbery shows us how to get that painted effect...
  • Signing JAVA Applets - Martin Carrudus shares his experience...
  • Optimising your website for Google - Dave Bradforth increases his hits...
  • Creating the Olympic Rings - Republished from the last issue....
  • Using VirtualRPC on a NetBook - Robin Barnard recounts his story of getting RISC OS running on an Asus Eee 701...
  • Creating a 3D Effect with a Neon Star - Richard Ashbery returns with more great Artworks tutorials...
  • Acorn DFS disc reader - Dave Holden with another exclusive application...
  • Converting BBC BASIC to C - Martin Carrudus with the latest version of his automatic B
  • Fermat's last Thoerem - A puzzle that's hundreds of years old...

Reviews

  • GNR 2200 Widescreen Monitor - Dave Holden reviews the latest monitor on RISC OS...
  • Fly SLT100 - ARM powered touch screen in your pocket for under £50...
  • PDFMaker - R-Comp's latest offering under the spotlight...

Software

  • Wolfenstein 3D - All you need to know about this issue's free software
  • Chartwell - The graph and chart drawing application for RISC OS - and it's on the CD
  • It's Calibre time - Ray Favre introduces Calibre, the RISC OS calendar generator...
  • Desktop Hacker - A FREE full version for all our subscribers...
  • Locus - The latest Foundation RISCWorld free software giveaway...
  • Locus Tutorial - Worked examples to get the best from Locus...
  • FontFiend - The Fiendish Font Editor, free for our subscribers...

Hardware

  • Acorn Second Processors - Dave Daniels gives us the full story...
  • Solid State Drives - Dave Holden fits the latest technology into a RiscPC...

Disc World

  • Disc World - Issue 1 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 2 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 3 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 4 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 5 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.
  • Disc World - Issue 6 - Find out what software's on this issue's CD-ROM.

The RISC OS Time Machine

  • 10 years ago this month - Richard Hallas was interviewing Dave Walker from Acorn...
  • 20 years ago this month - The new A440 was about to be launched...
  • A £3000 RISC OS computer? - From the archives comes the Acorn A540...
  • The Rescue that Never Was - In the aftermath of the collapse of Acorn a plan was f
  • Introducing Arthur - Before RISC OS was released 32bit machines came with Arthur...
  • 3D graphics in BASIC - Andrew Boura shows how to create and display 3D graphics...
  • Acorn's new computers for 1992 - We journey back to the heyday of RISC OS hardware...
  • StrongARM versus the World - Back when Acorn had the worlds's best processor...
  • Impression - It's 20 years since Impression was first launched...
  • Remember the RiscStation - It promised so much a decade ago...
  • Acorn's new line up for '92 - The biggest ever range was announced...
  • The Next Technology CD ROM Drive - In 1990 Acorn machines joined the CD ROM revolution...

Public Domain

  • PD World - Issue 1 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 2 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 3 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 4 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.
  • PD World - Issue 5 - Paul Brett writes about the PD scene.

Misc

  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - Unexpectedly still available...
  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - Unexpectedly still available...
  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - Sing a song of sixpence, an article that's crap...
  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - Sing a song of sixpence, an article that's crap...
  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - If I had a hammer, it'd be more interesting than this...
  • The Hugh Jampton Experience - At last, it's competition free!
  • The End - That's all folks...

Shows

  • Wakefield 2008 - The RISCWorld show report...
  • The Arm Club Christmas Show - Foundation RISCWorld has all the details...
  • Show News - Details on all up and coming events...
  • RISCOS South East - Our roving reporter Steve Potts give us his views...
  • RISCOS South West - It's just been announced so mark it in your calendar...
  • RISC OS eXperience 2009 - The only show outside the UK gets the go ahead...
  • Wakefield 2009 - We preview the biggest RISC OS show of the year...
  • Wakefield 2009 - The latest news from the biggest RISC OS Show...
  • Wakefield 2008 - Exclusive show photos for Foundation RISCWorld readers...

First Steps in Programming RISC OS Computers

  • First Steps in Programming RISC OS Computers - The complete index for our latest serialisation.
  • Preface to the second edition - An explanation of the topics.
  • Introduction - Introducing BASIC and how to get to it.
  • Making the Machine Do Something - Simple example programs.
  • Introducing Variables - Storing information and numbers in your program
  • Loops, Repeats and Conditions - The beginnings of structured code.
  • Saving and Loading - How to handle files.
  • Putting It All Together - Assembling your first project
  • Graphics and Colours - It doesn't have to all be in black and white...
  • Procedures, Functions and Structured Programming - The basics of good code...
  • More on Variables and Errors - For more advanced developers...
  • Bits, Bytes and Binary Numbers - Understanding how computers store numbers...
  • Improving the Screen Display - Getting the best from your program...
  • A Game With Moving Graphics - Bringing it all together...
  • Adding Sound - RISC OS audio explained...
  • File handling and databases - Saving and loading information...
  • SWIs and Assembly Language - Getting the best from your program...
  • A WIMP front end - Bringing it all together...
  • Appendix 1 - Complete List of Basic Keywords
  • Appendix 2 - VDU Codes
  • Appendix 3 - Complete List of PLOT Codes

Beginners guide to WIMP Programming

  • Beginners guide to WIMP Programming - The index for our latest serialisation.
  • Preface 1 - Preface to the first edition.
  • Preface 2 - Preface to the second edition.
  • Multi-taking programs - A simple introduction...
  • Our New Directory - The basis if an application...
  • Getting on the iconbar - The first part of a multi-tasking app...
  • Messages and Mouse Clicks - Receiving input from the user...
  • Opening Windows - Displaying information...
  • Icons and Indirected data - Populating your windows...
  • Windows: The easy Way - Using tools to speed up development...
  • Of Mice and Menus - Opening menus and detecting menu clicks...
  • More on Menus - Menus in greater depth...
  • A Simple Wimp Shell Program - Putting what's been learnt so far together...
  • Windows Redrawn - How to redraw your applications windows...
  • Dialogue Boxes - Displaying information...
  • Drawing Shapes - Rendering your own graphics in a window...
  • Saving, Loading and Error Boxes - File handling for multi-tasking applications
  • Loading the RISC OS Way - How to receive a file and load it into memory...
  • Saving – It's a Drag - Handling files that are being dropped into your application...
  • Saving the RISC OS Way - Implementing a RISC OS save dialogue box...
  • Outlining Fonts - Using Outline Fonts in desktop applications...
  • Getting Into Print - Printing from your application...
  • Further Refinements - Some clever techniques to improve your code...
  • A Wimp Shell Program - A fully customisable shell for your own projects...

     

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