Out Now - Drag 'N Drop 8i4

Drag ’N Drop is a quarterly magazine in PDF, mainly for users of RISC OS on the Raspberry Pi but content will be of interest to all RISC OS 5 users.

Volume 8 issue 4 is out now at www.dragdrop.co.uk and also emailed to subscribers who took out the special offer for vol.8.

In this issue:

News, comment and application updates, plus beginner’s tips.

Electron Pi – turn your old Elk into a fully working RISC OS machine thanks to an ingenious interface kit

RISC OS 5.23 – all you need to know about upgrading your Raspberry Pi safely to the latest version of RISC OS

RDSP – second part of the series on adding sounds, samples and effects to your programs by using the RDSP module

Attack of the Raspberry Macaroons – can you save the earth? Find out in this classic type-in game

Stave Paper – generate manuscript paper with ease with this handy type-in app

Envelope Editor – Creating ENVELOPES for the RSDP module made easy with this sophisticated desktop type-in app

Review – we take a look at Amcog’s Game Development Kit

Small Changes in Design – read how a smart modification to the Picano’s design resulted in a more efficient manufacturing process

RISC OS Programming – Part 11 of the long-running series on programming a Wimp app

Function Keys – No F keys on your keyboard? They’re available and clickable on the desktop thanks to this small type-in app

Index – Scratching your head to remember what issue of Drag ’N Drop that article was in? The index to volumes 1-8 will help.

Articles are written in an informal style designed to encourage new or returning users and programmers.

Each issue of Drag N Drop costs £3.50 (magazine only) or £4.50 (magazine plus ‘type in’ programs) on a pay-as-you go basis when purchased through the Drag N Drop website at http://www.dragdrop.co.uk. You can “try before you buy”: free samples are available for download.

You can also purchase it from !Store.