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The following individuals, groups and companies have confirmed that they will be attending Wakefield 2010.
![[Floorplan]](images/plan.png)
The floorplan and stand numbers are provisional, and still subject to change.
We expect to be adding more names to this list over the coming weeks. If you would like to attend, please contact the show organisers.
Archive Magazine
Stand 14
Archive’s editor (Jim Nagel) and esteemed founding editor (Paul Beverley) will be on hand, looking forward to two-way conversations with members. The latest issue of the magazine will be available, along with CDs and DVDs containing everything back to the first issue in 1987, all indexed and cross-referenced. The newly printed booklet about using Virtual Acorn in Windows will also be on sale.
Charity Stall
Stand 17
The stall is sponsored by the Wakefield RISC OS Computer Club, with all proceeds going to charities in Yorkshire: primarily the Wakefield Hospice. Please do help us in this worthwhile cause.
Come and have a browse for a bargain, or donate your unwanted books and software on the day (we can only accept a limited range of hardware due to the WEEE regulations).
CJE Micro’s & 4D
Stand 5
On the CJE Micro’s & 4D stand we will have a wide range of bargains and special offers as well as our usual range of all things RISC OS related. If we haven't got ‘in stock’ at the show we most likely do back at the shop!
Drag ’n’ Drop
Stand 18
The latest edition (issue 3) of the PDF-based magazine Drag ’n’ Drop will be available for all to view and buy. Back issues will also be on hand for those requiring them.
Joel Rowbottom – 8 bit world
Stand 15
Joel will be exhibiting a cornucopia of BBC wizardry for the 21st century, including new flash-based storage, memory and networking projects you can use with your old BBC Micro hardware.
MW Software
Stand 4
MW Software will demonstrate and sell ArtWorks, the platform’s most powerful graphics illustration package, the EasiWriter/TechWriter family of structured word processors, the Gutenprint high quality inkjet printer drivers and the new PostScript 3 printer driver.
The MathMagical Software Company
Stand 7
The MathMagical Software Company returns to Wakefield to demonstrate ‘Iconizer’ – a new RISC OS software release. Iconizer is a powerful tool for discovering and displaying the beautiful mathematical objects known as “strange attractors”. Already well known for the colourful ArtGraph software, MathMagical’s new release is guaranteed to make a visual impression that will amaze and delight.
NetSurf Developers
Stand 3
The NetSurf project will be showing off their latest developments.
Organizer 2
Stand 19
On display will be the latest version of Organizer 2, the Personal Information Manager for RISC OS.
Orpheus Internet
Stand 20
Orpheus Internet supply internet services for RISC OS and all other computer systems. We also provide hosting of domains, web sites, e-mail services. E-mail support is provided for POP, IMAP and webmail clients.
Qercus Magazine
Stand 12
Finnybank will have current and back issues of Qercus and Acorn Publisher as usual. In addition we will have real-life examples from our Meccano series (how to write and illustrate a technical manual).
R-Comp
Stand 10
R-Comp will be showing their range of RISC OS software products, including latest versions of their highly-praised SafeStore backup software, NetFetch 3.50 and all the rest. We’ll be showing how you can use network drives to safeguard all your computers, and manage everything from your RISC OS machine. Our internet/broadband software will be on display as usual.
R-Comp Interactive
Stand 10
R-Comp Interactive will have a range of their popular RISCube and RISCBook systems on display, with new models available. With prices starting at £499 inclusive of VAT and delivery, you can beat the credit crunch! As usual, customers are encouraged to order pre-show, for collection at the exhibition, which will save on delivery fees. We will have the latest version of UniPrint (v4) available with lots of new features, and a range of other networking, broadband and storage products.
Retro Software
Stand 16
Retro Software is both a publishing label and community dedicated to the development of brand new games for the BBC Micro/Electron and Archimedes/RISC OS platforms.
We provide information on projects currently in development, a forum for programmers and gamers alike to gather opinion and ask questions, as well as a knowledge-base that experts can use to document coding principles, best practices etc.
At Wakefield 2010, Retro Software will demonstrate the very latest build of Bomber Blaster – a 5-player arcade game for RISC OS. So feel free to challenge your friends to a few rounds at the show!
Also being showcased will be the BBC Micro versions of ZAP! and The Krystal Connection (both of which will be available to buy) as well as a preview of the upcoming release REPTON: The Lost Realms – an abandoned sequel to Repton 3 that has been completed by Retro Software and is scheduled for release on BBC Micro, Electron and RISC OS machines later this year.
We would love to see more RISC OS games in development, so if you think you may be able to contribute in any way, please sign up to the Retro Software forum and say hi!
Please note, Retro Software is and will always be a non-profit initiative and all revenue goes towards the cost of materials and promotion.
RISC OS Open Ltd
Stand 8
We intend to show:
- IYONIX pcs running the latest official and beta RISC OS versions.
- Beagle Board(s) running RISC OS and applications.
- We will be selling show CDs with the latest releases, sources and other goodies.
- We will be selling ROOL-branded merchandise, including C/C++ Tools CDs.
- We may also have a working Touchbook running RISC OS – but have no idea when it will arrive.
RISCOS Ltd
Stand 11
RISCOS Ltd will be showing the latest release of RISC OS Six, with CDs available for subscribers to the RISC OS Select Scheme to take away. On display will be RISC OS Six running on the RiscPC, VRPC Windows and VRPC Mac versions, along with Vpod and Viewfinder graphics cards.
Soft Rock Software
Stand 9
SoftRock will be demonstrating WebChange, the website maintainer’s tool.
Steve Fryatt
Stand 2
Steve will be demonstrating a new version of PrintPDF, the freeware solution for creating fully-featured, platform-independent PDF documents using GhostScript under RISC OS. CashBook, the comprehensive home accounts manager, will also be on display – as will his other utilities, including Float and Locate.
Copies of all the software should be available to take away on CD. All sales will help raise money for WROCC’s favoured charity, Wakefield Hospice.
Stuart Tyrrell Developments
Stand 21
Stuart Tyrrell Developments will be showing a range of their products for RISC OS computers.
Wakefield RISC OS Computer Club
Stand 1
Formed as the Wakefield BBC Micro User Group in April 1983, the Wakefield RISC OS Computer Club is one of the longest running local RISC OS user groups in the UK.
Over the years our members have enjoyed a wide variety of talks, demonstrations and training sessions which have included many well-known guests from the RISC OS arena. Many new hardware and software products have been seen in Wakefield prior to their official launch date.
Membership costs just £6 for the first year, with non-members paying a fee of £2 per meeting. Members have access to a monthly newsletter, email discussion forum and a members’ area of the website with additional meeting resources. Please visit our stand to see what WROCC can do for you!
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