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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Computer software |
| Founded | January 7, 1999, in Cardiff, UK |
| Founder | Paul Middleton |
| Defunct | May 14, 2013 |
| Fate | Dissolved |
| Headquarters | , UK |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Paul Middleton (CEO) |
| Products | RISC OS 4, RISC OS 6 |
| Services | IT consulting |
| Website | riscos |
RISCOS Ltd. (also referred to as ROL) was a limited company engaged in computer software and IT consulting. It licensed the rights to continue the development of RISC OS 4 and to distribute it for desktop machines (as an upgrade or for new machines) from Element 14[1][2] and subsequently Pace Micro Technology.[3] Company founders include developers who formerly worked within Acorn's dealership network. It was established as a nonprofit company.[3] On or before 4 March 2013 3QD Developments acquired RISCOS Ltd's flavour of RISC OS.[4][5] RISCOS Ltd was dissolved on 14 May 2013.[6]
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