RISCOS Ltd.

RISCOS Ltd.
Company typePrivate
IndustryComputer software
FoundedJanuary 7, 1999; 25 years ago (1999-01-07), in Cardiff, UK
FounderPaul Middleton
DefunctMay 14, 2013 (2013-05-14)
FateDissolved
Headquarters,
UK
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Paul Middleton (CEO)
ProductsRISC OS 4, RISC OS 6
ServicesIT consulting
Websiteriscos.com (before 2013-03-04)

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]

  1. ^ Magee, Mike (1999-03-06). "RISCOS to continue OS 4 development". The Register. The Register. Retrieved 2011-05-09. According to RISCOS Limited, it has gained an exclusive licence from Element 14, formerly Acorn [...]
  2. ^ "Chris's Acorns". Retrieved 17 May 2013.
  3. ^ a b Clark, Etelka (July 1, 1999). "Acorn dies but legacy lives on". Personal Computer World. Archived from the original on April 20, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2012.
  4. ^ Duffell, Andrew (2013-03-07). "3QD Developments acquire RISC OS from RISCOS Ltd". Retrieved 2013-03-25.
  5. ^ "Contact Details - 4/3/2013 onwards". Retrieved 2013-03-06.
  6. ^ "FIRST GAZETTE NOTICES". London Gazette. 14 May 2013.