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Coding a Fortran program on RISC OS

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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
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Excellent video from @bigcar2.bsky.social about the Atom

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From tiny acorns… The Acorn Atom Story
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November 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Live Coding with Gerph on Sunday

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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
Fireside developer chat on saturday night

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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 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Announcing the TIB 2025 Advent Calendar

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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...
Announcing the TIB 2025 Advent Calendar
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November 20, 2025 at 2:04 PM
November 2025 Rougol report - Gerph is back

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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!
November 2025 Rougol report - Gerph is back
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November 18, 2025 at 12:48 PM
London Show 2025 talks are now online to watch

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The recordings of the talks at the recent London Show are now available on YouTube.
London Show 2025 talks are now online to watch
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November 17, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Rougol November 2025 meeting on monday - Pyromaniac update

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The November 2025 Rougol meeting is on Monday and features Gerph.
Rougol November 2025 meeting on monday - Pyromaniac update
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November 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Moving back to Linux RPCEmu on my Mac

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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.
Moving back to Linux RPCEmu on my Mac
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Thanks to @markee174 and The Icon Bar for the review of the latest issue of Archive! #riscos #acorn #raspberrypi
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November 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
WROCC November 2025 talk on Wednesday - Martin Avison

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The November 2025 WROCC talk is on Wednesday 5th November and starts at at 7.45pm on Zoom.
WROCC November 2025 talk on Wednesday - Martin Avison
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November 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
October 2025 News Summary

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Some things we noticed this month. What did you see?
October 2025 News Summary
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October 31, 2025 at 6:23 PM
ROOL adds Fortran support in latest DDE update

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ROOL clearly have big plans for the RISC OS DDE
ROOL adds Fortran support in latest DDE update
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October 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Archive Edition 27:6 reviewed

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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.
Archive Edition 27:6 reviewed
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October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Argos Catalogue 1993 (Autumn/ Winter)
October 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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It's been a satisfying evening... thanks, @archiveriscos.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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What an incredible day at the past RISC OS London show!

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RISC OS Open: Thank You for an Incredible RISC OS London Show!
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October 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
RISC OS London Show 2025 - Notes from the talks

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Here are my notes from the talks. As usual, any mistakes or omissions are mine.
RISC OS London Show 2025 - Notes from the talks
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October 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
RISC OS London Show 2025 - pictures

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Here is a selection of pictures to show you what the event was like
RISC OS London Show 2025 - pictures
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October 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
RISC OS London Show Report 2025

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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.
RISC OS London Show Report 2025
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October 25, 2025 at 5:44 PM
RISCOSbits last minute hardware offers at tomorrow's show

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RISCOSbits have a late-breaking announcement about some last minute hardware offers tomorrow
RISCOSbits last minute hardware offers at tomorrow's show
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October 25, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Show offer on Impression User Manual and free software to collect

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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.
Show offer on Impression User Manual and free software to collect
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October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
PhotoDesk 3.25 released

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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.
PhotoDesk 3.25 released
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October 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
October 2025 Rougol report - RISCOSbits show plans

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The October 2025 talk featured RISCOSbits supremo Andy Marks giving us a bit of a preview of their stall for Saturday's Show.
October 2025 Rougol report - RISCOSbits show plans
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October 22, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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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
October 21, 2025 at 8:50 AM