Support re-affirmed for Acorn community with release of RISC OS 4 
	

Cambridge, 23rd December 1998 - Acorn Computers Ltd, today announced their intention to release RISC OS 4 - the latest version of their acclaimed 32-bit modular operating system. With an anticipated release date in mid January, Acorn will be making this latest version of RISC OS available to existing StrongARM RiscPC owners through the normal dealer channels. Originally launched in 1988, RISCOS is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year. 

RISCOS 4 gives the computer a whole new look and feel - complete new icon sets have been created for devices, the filer applications and their toolboxes. The operating system now has a faster kernel to support better task swapping, as well as a new filecore which supports up to 80,000 files per directory, and offers long file names as well as support for bigger discs. Like all Acorn operating systems, RISCOS 4 is stable, scaleable and supports a multitasking environment. 

In addition to the core improvements, this latest version of RISC OS includes many new features such as an enhanced pinboard, screen savers and easy configuration, these will all be supplied as part of a new disc image. 

Ray Pinchard, of Acorn's Workstations division, said "We are delighted to announce the release of RISC OS 4 now - as we would like to reaffirm our support for the Acorn community." He added, "Acorn have recently been compelled to make some disappointing statements, but we want our customers to know that we remain dedicated to supporting their needs, long into the future." 

About Acorn 

Acorn is a technology design company, and one of its most valuable assets lies in its in-depth knowledge and experience as a computer manufacturer. Acorn was responsible for designing, manufacturing and marketing the famous BBC microcomputer, which had a remarkable million-selling life of more than a decade and was the most popular computer in UK schools. Established in 1978, Acorn has been supplying superior quality hardware and software for more than twenty years. 
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