The Icon Bar Message Updates (RSS 0.9 feed) http://www.iconbar.com/forums/ Technology news and views en-gb Copyright 2012 onepointnought Media richard@nospam.iconbar.com richard@nospam.iconbar.com The Icon Bar Message Updates http://www.iconbar.co.uk/images/logos/rss-TIB.gif http://www.iconbar.com/forums/ 150 45 Technology news and views Downgrading from RISC OS 3 to RISC OS 2 http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11845&page=1#119548 (Never mind - just found what I was looking for!) Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119547 There is some information here on performance... Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119546 Even if new software did appear, I don't think I'd be interested enough in it to bother getting the more expensive hardware. I moved on from using RISC OS daily a long time ago. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119545 If there's ever a demoscene on RO again, that may be another reason why someone would want a more powerful machine than the RPi. The RPI's GPU isn't (and may never be) accessible under RO. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119544 The Raspberry Pi will never replace the likes of the ARMini, or even the BeagleBoard. They are both very different beasts and both have very different audiences. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119543 For me it's simpler still... Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119542 I agree with this post. For me it is a simple numbers game. If the pi is made in large volumes it would be foolish to not have RISC OS properly running on it. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119541 Lets face it the huge expense of all the extra stuff you'd have to buy can mostly be skipped by rooting about in the average computer enthusiasts spare bits box. When I got my Beagleboard I didn't have to buy anything else. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119540 I think the GPU performance of the Pi is roughly on par with the Pandaboard. The Beagleboard/ARMini is the worst of the bunch, since the GPU it uses is now about 3 or 4 years old. Who's getting a pi to configure as a Risc OS computer? http://www.iconbar.co.uk/forums/viewthread.php?threadid=11844&page=1#119539 Well from my perspective its going to be about £23 for a model B plus VAT and postage. Postage at near cost I believe so less than £30. I have everything I need already to make it into a viable computer.