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Information for RISC OS programmers
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This page contains some links that can be of use for RISC OS
programmers ans hobbyists. Additionaly some programs are available
for free download. Please note that the orange coloured links are
not yet available.
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- BASIC Interpretor
This very useful interpretor is present in the system ROM of
your computer. BASIC programs can be written and edited using your
favorite editor, such as Edit, ZAP or StrongEd. Information on how
to use the BASIC interpretor can be found in the BBC BASIC manual,
that is available on the Programmers Reference Manual CD.
- BASIC compiler
The ABC compiler allows you to compile programs written to run
under the BASIC interpretor. This not only improves the execution
speed of your software, but it also protects your source code.
- Wizz Basic Compiler
A free and simple BASIC compiler that supports a limited set of
BASIC statements
- C/C++ compiler
This is the most recent port of the GNU C/C++ compiler for RISC OS.
- Perl
- Forth
- Python
A new programming languages that is also available under Linux.
This version can be used under RISC OS and is supplied with support
for Desktop and Toolbox use.
- Lua
A new programming language that is also used to enhace existing
programming languages. Lua won the in 1997.
Now also available for RISC OS. More information can be
found on the Lua website at: http://www.lua.org/
An extensive review can be found in Archive of october 2000.
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Manuals and documentation
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- BBC BASIC User Guide
- RISC OS 3.70 User Guide
- RISC OS 3.70 PRM (Programmers Reference Manual)
Originally the RISC PS 3.70 PRM was only available as a
5 volume paper manual, making it relatively expensive.
The PRM is now available on CD, bundeled with some other
manuals such as the User Guide, OmniClient, BBC BASIC, etc.
The manuals are available in PDF or HTML.
- Risc PC TRM (Technical Reference Manual)
A complete set of circuit diagrams of the popular Acorn Risc PC.
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Various, modules, news, etc.
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- Toolbox modules for RISC OS
These are the most recent verions of the Toolbox modules for RISC OS.
Only minor enhancements of the previous version. Download the newer
versions only when requested by some new software.
- Coding Vault
This site contains a list of never-finished software. If you are
a programmer and don't know what to you with your spare time,
please make yourself known to this web site and ask for a project.
- Justin Fletcher - Various programmer tools
- RCS - Resource Control voor RISC OS
Software for controlling source codes, new versions, etc. Ported from UNIX
(command line only). By Erik Groenhuis.
- CVS - Concurrent Versions System
Software for controlling source codes, new versions, etc. Ported from UNIX CVS
by John Tytgat (command line and GUI).
- ZAP, text editor
An ASCII text editor that can be used to edit plain ASCII text files,
just like Edit. In addition ZAP offers facilities for editing source
codes in C, Basic, Assembler and HTML. Uses colours to highlight
special areas.
- StrongEd, text editor
One of the best text editors around at the moment. Can be used to
edit plain ASCII files as well as many types of source codes including
Assembler, BASIC, C, Forth, Pascal, etc. Colour are used to hightlight
special areas. Contains numerous powerful features and is yet very easy
to use.
- OpenFile - see all open files
An invaluable tool that show all open files in a clear window.
Also enables file that are left open by 'faulty' software, to be
closed. Written by Jan-Jaap van der Geer.
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WimpLook (8KB download) 8KB ZIP file
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A very useful tool that constantly shows information about the current
position of your mouse pointer, such as window and icon. Originally
written by Alex Hopkins (1991), but enhanced by EdMill.
Version 1.02 (june 2000).
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Filter (12KB download) 13KB ZIP file
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A simple yet very effective tool that can be used to separate source
and object code when releasing a program. Written by Joris Röling (1990).
Version 1.01 (25 october 1990).
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- PIC Controllers
A complete set of tools (programmer, emulator, software, etc.)
that allows you program the well known MicroChip PIC processors
from the RISC OS environment.
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