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armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 26th September at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Coding #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
September 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
kevintoms.bsky.social
The Acorn Archimedes was arguably one of the greatest achievements in British computer history!

#KevinToms #AcornArchimedes #AcornComputers #80sComputers #UKmicrocomputers #homecomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers
August 3, 2026 at 11:50 AM
kevintoms.bsky.social
Capitalising on the success of the BBC Micro, Acorn launched a new model associated with the BBC Computer Literacy Project: the BBC Master!

#KevinToms #BBCMaster #AcornComputers #80sComputers #UKmicrocomputers #homecomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers
August 1, 2026 at 11:41 AM
kevintoms.bsky.social
The Acorn Electron was the lower-cost alternative to the BBC Micro, targeting mainstream audiences with a more affordable price tag.

#KevinToms #AcornElectron #AcornComputers #80sComputers #UKmicrocomputers #homecomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers
July 31, 2026 at 11:44 AM
kevintoms.bsky.social
Spurred by the financial investment of the BBC Computer Literacy Project, Acorn Computers produced the BBC Micro!

#KevinToms #BBCMicro #AcornComputers #80sComputers #UKmicrocomputers #homecomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers
July 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
kevintoms.bsky.social
Did any of you own an Atom back in the early 80's?

#KevinToms #AcornAtom #AcornComputers #80sComputers #UKmicrocomputers #homecomputers #microcomputers #retrocomputers #UKretro #UKcomputers
July 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 25th July at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Coding #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
July 19, 2026 at 5:35 PM
tnmoc.bsky.social
NEW ARRIVAL! Before the iPad, there was the Acorn NewsPAD (1996).
Only two prototypes known to be still in existence, this rare prototype tablet was donated by its designer! While most 90s publishers dismissed digital news, Acorn saw the future.
#RetroComputing #AcornComputers
June 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 13th June at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Coding #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
June 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM
kevintoms.bsky.social
The beloved Acorn Archimedes was one of the earliest British entries in 32-bit computer history!

#KevinToms #AcornArchimedes #AcornComputers #32bit #32bitpc #RetroComputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro
April 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
armbytes.bsky.social
A huge shout-out to everyone who made it. The next meetup is pencilled in for the 13th of June.
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Developer #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
armbytes.bsky.social armbytes.bsky.social @armbytes.bsky.social · Apr 20
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 25th April at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Developer #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
April 26, 2026 at 7:26 AM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 25th April at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Developer #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
April 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
futurewas8bit.bsky.social
5 Random'ish BBC Micro Games: Hobgoblin, Snake Pit (obvs), Skyhawk, Hunchback & Ghouls 👻
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHzG...
#RetroGaming #Retrocomputing #8bit #BBCMicro #Beeb #Acorn #AcornComputers #NoAI
5 Random'ish BBC Micro Games: Hobgoblin, Snake Pit (obvs), Skyhawk, Hunchback & Ghouls 👻
YouTube video by Rod Hull
www.youtube.com
April 6, 2026 at 10:27 PM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 28th March at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISC_OS #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
March 24, 2026 at 7:55 PM
riscosbits.co.uk
Remember to pop and see us at tomorrow's #RISCOSNorth Show - here's just a few of the reasons why:

www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#riscosnorth
#risc_os
#acorncomputers
March 20, 2026 at 10:05 PM
riscosbits.co.uk
RISC OS Remote comes to RISC OS North (and stays at home - all at the same time!).

Experience RISC OS on your laptop, smartphone, tablet - anywhere.

www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#riscosremote
#risc_os
#transporting_riscos
#acorncomputers
March 20, 2026 at 8:26 PM
riscosbits.co.uk
RISCOSbits to launch RiscDOCK Lite Editions at the RISC OS North Show

www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#lapdock
#portablerisc_os
#riscoslaptop
#multios
#risc_os
#acorncomputers
March 19, 2026 at 12:58 PM
riscosbits.co.uk
RISCOSbits to bring a full range of systems to the #RISC_OS North Show on Saturday 21st March

riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#risc_os
#AcornComputers
#riscosnorth
March 18, 2026 at 4:23 PM
riscosbits.co.uk
Update on what we'll have on offer at the #RISCOSnorth next weekend:

www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#chimeralite
#RISC_OS
#acorncomputers
RISC OS Open: Announcements
https://riscosopen.org/forum/forums/1…
March 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
riscosbits.co.uk
What will we be up to at RISC OS North 2026? Here's a brief preview...

www.riscosopen.org/forum/forums...

#riscosnorth2026
#risc_os
#acorncomputers
March 8, 2026 at 8:15 PM
philpem.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy
Transputin'! #riscos #AcornComputers #transputer
February 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
philpem.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy
A5000 with 8MB RAM, fuck yes. Lunchtime project win. #riscos #AcornComputers
February 20, 2026 at 4:21 PM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is on Saturday, 7th February at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISCOS #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
January 31, 2026 at 10:49 PM
kevintoms.bsky.social
The precursor to the BBC Micro - the Acorn Atom, one of the earliest and most inexpensive home computers of its time 🙂

#KevinToms #FootballManager #AcornAtom #AcornComputers #RetroComputers #HomeComputers #Microcomputers #80sComputers #PersonalComputer #RetroPC #UKComputers #UKRetro
January 26, 2026 at 6:18 PM
armbytes.bsky.social
Interested in coding on RISC OS? Want to learn more or meet others? Join our friendly fireside chat on Zoom—DM for credentials (unchanged). The event is this Saturday, 10th January at 7:30 pm (GMT).
#Zoom #Meetup #RISCOS #Community #RaspberryPi #ARM #Retro #AcornComputers
January 6, 2026 at 8:32 PM