Part I: Section 1 - Hardware and Operating Systems

1.1) What is an Acorn machine?

acorn FAQ: ) What is an Acorn machine?

1.2) What kind of Acorn/RISC OS machines are there?

acorn FAQ: ) What kind of Acorn/RISC OS machines are there?

1.3) What versions of the ARM processor are there?

acorn FAQ: ) What versions of the ARM processor are there?

1.4) What are the differences between RISC OS 2 and RISC OS 3?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the differences between RISC OS 2 and RISC OS 3?

1.5) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.5 and RISC OS 3.6?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.5 and RISC OS 3.6?

1.6) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.6 and RISC OS 3.7?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.6 and RISC OS 3.7?

1.7) What is RISC OS 3.8/Ursula?

acorn FAQ: ) What is RISC OS 3.8/Ursula?

1.8) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.7 and RISC OS 3.8/4?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the differences between RISC OS 3.7 and RISC OS 3.8/4?

1.9) What are the differences between RISC OS 4 and RISC OS 5?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the differences between RISC OS 4 and RISC OS 5?

1.10) What are the graphics capabilities of the Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the graphics capabilities of the Acorn machines?

1.11) Is Virtual Memory possible under RISC OS?

acorn FAQ: ) Is Virtual Memory possible under RISC OS?

1.12) What 'Easter Eggs' are present in RISC OS?

acorn FAQ: ) What 'Easter Eggs' are present in RISC OS?

1.13) What is the current status of Linux for Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) What is the current status of Linux for Acorn machines?

1.14) What is the current status of NetBSD for Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) What is the current status of NetBSD for Acorn machines?

1.15) What is Lazy Task Swapping ?

acorn FAQ: ) What is Lazy Task Swapping ?

Part II: Section 2 - Upgrades and Expansion

2.1) What are the memory limits of the various Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the memory limits of the various Acorn machines?

2.2) What is a second processor and what second processors are there?

acorn FAQ: ) What is a second processor and what second processors are there?

2.3) Can PC VGA & Multisync Monitors be added to an Acorn machine?

acorn FAQ: ) Can PC VGA & Multisync Monitors be added to an Acorn machine?

2.4) Are there any Acorn cards for IBM PC or compatible machines?

acorn FAQ: ) Are there any Acorn cards for IBM PC or compatible machines?

2.5) What is a VIDC enhancer? Will I need one for my new multisync monitor?

acorn FAQ: ) What is a VIDC enhancer? Will I need one for my new multisync monitor?

2.6) What configuration of serial cable should I use for modem work?

acorn FAQ: ) What configuration of serial cable should I use for modem work?

2.7) How can I get unfiltered sound from an Acorn machine?

acorn FAQ: ) How can I get unfiltered sound from an Acorn machine?

2.8) Can I connect a SCART monitor to my Acorn machine?

acorn FAQ: ) Can I connect a SCART monitor to my Acorn machine?

2.9) How do I make a Null modem cable?

acorn FAQ: ) How do I make a Null modem cable?

2.10) What are StrongARM dipswitch settings?

acorn FAQ: ) What are StrongARM dipswitch settings?

2.11) Are there any PIC programmers available for RISC OS?

acorn FAQ: ) Are there any PIC programmers available for RISC OS?

Part III: Section 3 - Configuration

3.1) What is ADFSBuffers and what is the best setting for it?

acorn FAQ: ) What is ADFSBuffers and what is the best setting for it?

3.2) How do I enable solid drags in RISC OS 3?

acorn FAQ: ) How do I enable solid drags in RISC OS 3?

3.3) To what size should I partition my Hard Drive?

acorn FAQ: ) To what size should I partition my Hard Drive?

Part IV: Section 4 - Hardware Problems

4.1) What do the hard drive error numbers mean?

acorn FAQ: ) What do the hard drive error numbers mean?

4.2) What can I do with a 'Broken Directory' or a corrupt Free Space Map?

acorn FAQ: ) What can I do with a 'Broken Directory' or a corrupt Free Space Map?

4.3) What does the power on self-test check?

acorn FAQ: ) What does the power on self-test check?

4.4) My Real Time Clock has paused, how do I restart it?

acorn FAQ: ) My Real Time Clock has paused, how do I restart it?

4.5) Why doesn't Speaker work on my machine?

acorn FAQ: ) Why doesn't Speaker work on my machine?

4.6) What can I do about my fan making excessive noise starting up?

acorn FAQ: ) What can I do about my fan making excessive noise starting up?

4.7) After fitting the RISC OS 4 upgrade my CD Rom reports 'Drive Empty'.

acorn FAQ: ) After fitting the RISC OS 4 upgrade my CD Rom reports 'Drive Empty'.

4.8) Occasionally a fairly early model Risc PC will completely hang for no apparent reason, usually when filer windows are redrawn.

acorn FAQ: ) Occasionally a fairly early model Risc PC will completely hang for no apparent reason, usually when filer windows are redrawn.

Part V: Section 5 - Software Issues

5.1) Why does DOSFS corrupt my files occasionally?

acorn FAQ: ) Why does DOSFS corrupt my files occasionally?

5.2) Where can I obtain the latest version of module X?

acorn FAQ: ) Where can I obtain the latest version of module X?

5.3) What are the current File-type allocation ranges?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the current File-type allocation ranges?

5.4) Is there a Modula 2 compiler for the Arc?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there a Modula 2 compiler for the Arc?

5.5) What Public Domain Languages are available for Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) What Public Domain Languages are available for Acorn machines?

5.6) Why does the RO3.5 desktop sometimes revert to the system font?

acorn FAQ: ) Why does the RO3.5 desktop sometimes revert to the system font?

5.7) Why does ChangeFSI display a blank white window, not an image?

acorn FAQ: ) Why does ChangeFSI display a blank white window, not an image?

5.8) What causes the 'nager:Sprites22' error?

acorn FAQ: ) What causes the 'nager:Sprites22' error?

5.9) Is there a Real Audio or Real Video player for Acorns?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there a Real Audio or Real Video player for Acorns?

5.10) Is there any 'streaming audio' player software available for RISC OS machines?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there any 'streaming audio' player software available for RISC OS machines?

Part VI: Section 6 - Viruses

6.1) How can I protect against viruses?

acorn FAQ: ) How can I protect against viruses?

6.2) Where can I obtain a virus killer?

acorn FAQ: ) Where can I obtain a virus killer?

6.3) I have received some information about a virus from a reputable source, it apparently affects Windows, Mac and/or Linux systems, is it perhaps dangerous for RISC OS users too?

acorn FAQ: ) I have received some information about a virus from a reputable source, it apparently affects Windows, Mac and/or Linux systems, is it perhaps dangerous for RISC OS users too?

Part VII: Section 7 - Network Resources

7.1) What archives/FTP sites are available?

acorn FAQ: ) What archives/FTP sites are available?

7.2) What Acorn related companies are available on the net via email?

acorn FAQ: ) What Acorn related companies are available on the net via email?

7.3) What are the submission addresses for comp.{binaries.sources}.acorn groups?

acorn FAQ: ) What are the submission addresses for comp.{binaries.sources}.acorn groups?

7.4) How to retrieve the FAQ from the source...

acorn FAQ: ) How to retrieve the FAQ from the source...

7.5) What WWW pages are out there for Acorn topics?

acorn FAQ: ) What WWW pages are out there for Acorn topics?

7.6) What Acorn BBS's are there?The following is a list of Bulletin Boards run on Acorn Computers.

acorn FAQ: ) What Acorn BBS's are there?The following is a list of Bulletin Boards run on Acorn Computers.

7.7) Where can I advertise second hand Acorn kit?

acorn FAQ: ) Where can I advertise second hand Acorn kit?

7.8) Where can I find a user group local to me?

acorn FAQ: ) Where can I find a user group local to me?

7.9) Is there a more detailed Network FAQ available?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there a more detailed Network FAQ available?

Part VIII: Section 8 - Compatibility with other Machines

8.1) How compatible with other systems is an Acorn machine?

acorn FAQ: ) How compatible with other systems is an Acorn machine?

8.2) Is there a BBC BASIC for other machines?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there a BBC BASIC for other machines?

8.3) Can I run 65Host on the Risc PC?

acorn FAQ: ) Can I run 65Host on the Risc PC?

8.4) Can I read Acorn format discs on a PC?

acorn FAQ: ) Can I read Acorn format discs on a PC?

8.5) What software handles files with this extension?

acorn FAQ: ) What software handles files with this extension?

8.6) Is there a version of Draw for Windows?

acorn FAQ: ) Is there a version of Draw for Windows?

Part IX: Section 9 - Technical Details

9.1) How do I get a faster interrupt timer than the centisecond ones?

acorn FAQ: ) How do I get a faster interrupt timer than the centisecond ones?

9.2) How can I create Interlaced GIFs on Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: ) How can I create Interlaced GIFs on Acorn machines?

Part X: Section 10 - Risc PC PC Card Details

10.1) What is the latest version of the Emulator software?

acorn FAQ: 10.1) What is the latest version of the Emulator software?

10.2) Why does the serial port not work after using the card?

acorn FAQ: 10.2) Why does the serial port not work after using the card?

10.3) Why do Windows programs give me incorrect colours in a 256 colour mode?

acorn FAQ: 10.3) Why do Windows programs give me incorrect colours in a 256 colour mode?

10.4) How much memory can I configure for the PC Emulator?

acorn FAQ: 10.4) How much memory can I configure for the PC Emulator?

10.5) Can I use Win95 with the card?

acorn FAQ: 10.5) Can I use Win95 with the card?

10.6) Can I resize my PC partition?

acorn FAQ: 10.6) Can I resize my PC partition?

Part XI: Section 11 - Hardware Compatibility

11.1) What IDE drives work on Acorn machines?

acorn FAQ: 11.1) What IDE drives work on Acorn machines?

11.2) What are the master / slave link settings for my IDE Drive?

acorn FAQ: 11.2) What are the master / slave link settings for my IDE Drive?

11.3) Why won't my Western Digital IDE drive won't work after a cold boot?

acorn FAQ: 11.3) Why won't my Western Digital IDE drive won't work after a cold boot?

11.4) What works with what?

acorn FAQ: 11.4) What works with what?

11.5) What specification memory can I use with my RiscPC?

acorn FAQ: 11.5) What specification memory can I use with my RiscPC?

Part XII: Section 12 - Common Questions about the FAQ

12.1) Why do I get the FAQ twice?

acorn FAQ: 12.1) Why do I get the FAQ twice?

12.2) Why does the full FAQ have to be posted?

acorn FAQ: 12.2) Why does the full FAQ have to be posted?

12.3) Isn't the FAQ overly long?

acorn FAQ: 12.3) Isn't the FAQ overly long?

12.4) If I find something wrong or am unhappy with the FAQ, what do I do?

acorn FAQ: 12.4) If I find something wrong or am unhappy with the FAQ, what do I do?