Welcome
Who are RISC OS Open Limited?
RISC OS Open (ROOL) is an organisation run on a largely voluntary basis. We are managing the process of publishing the source code to RISC OS, which can be found here. We also offer professional services to anyone who is interested in developing commercial products using RISC OS. More information here.
Latest news: Headlines
- Batch Five source code released (17-Oct-2008)
- Latest source code updates (16-Sep-2008)
- PCL printer dumper source code (06-Jun-2008)
- Problem with some Wakefield CDs (27-Apr-2008)
- Batch Four source code released (26-Apr-2008)
What is RISC OS?
RISC OS is a computer operating system designed in Cambridge, England by Acorn. First released in 1987, its origins can be traced back to the original team that developed the ARM microprocessor. RISC OS is owned by Castle Technology Ltd.
There is a good description of RISC OS at riscos.org and you can find loads of resources at riscos.info. There is a popular news and information site, Drobe.
Where can I get RISC OS?
If you are interested in downloading pre-built RISC OS applications and other software, then you should go here. To download the RISC OS sources and a suitable build environment, go here. We hope to have the complete RISC OS system available for download soon, along with a suitable free emulator which should allow users of other systems to give it a try.
How can I get involved?
There are lots of ways that you can help out… take a look at our forum, bug tracker and Wiki. We are always open to comments, feedback and documentation edits. The main sections of our site can be accessed from the navigation bar at the top of each page. For more information, have a look at the site map.
