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November 2003 update: Several new feature articles added from volume 3; outdated Applied Photophysics feature removd by request; Database, Freesoft, News and all other sections brought up to date as per issue 13.

Foundation RISC User: Online edition

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'Online edition' Editorial

Richard Hallas, Editor of Foundation RISC User, explains what this online version is all about

Introduction to the magazine

Reproduced from the first issue of the magazine, this is the introduction from RISCOS Ltd's former Technical Director, Andrew Rawnsley

From the Cutting Edge

Paul Middleton, Managing Director of RISCOS Ltd, presents the latest news about RISC OS

Testimonials

The following is a selection of genuine reader comments about Foundation RISC User:

"The Foundation CD has contradicted my previous opinion that I wouldn't be able to read a CD magazine happily. It's very nicely laid out.": Fred Bambrough
"I'm extremely impressed with the Foundation disc. It looks good, reads well and is simple to navigate. Congratulations to all involved for a most professional product.": Richard Blythe
"Your new CD arrived this morning and has wasted a good part of my day so far! :-) Congratulations both on the content and the way the 'site' is implemented. Evidently a great deal of thought has been put into the structure, which I found exceptionally easy to use.": Brian Carroll
"The FRU CD magazine is so well produced [...] Considering the amount of information that's on the CD, the cross-referenced indexes make it such a pleasure to use.": Gavin Crawford
"I was considering whether or not to re-subscribe to the Foundation, but after seeing the EXCELLENT CD I have NO DOUBT whatsoever!!! Well done on a BRILLIANT CD!!!": Chris Flynn
"It's a really excellent job.": David Pilling
"Keep up the excellent work! (And what I REALLY appreciate is someone who can write, spell, talk sense, and knows his its-es and it's-es!)": Jeremy Roberts
"I would also like to say congratulations on the quality of the magazines, they really are excellent.": Ian D. Smith
"The whole CD is a joy, and something our platform can be proud of.": Geoff Steeper
"The interface is very friendly and better than my perception of what a CD-based magazine would be like! Definitely a professional effort, I think.": Andrew Weston

Feedback: Correspondence about this magazine should be directed to the Editor, Richard Hallas, at Editor@riscos.com.