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Acorn Computers was a British computer company based in Cambridge. It was set up in 1978 by Chris Curry and Hermann Hauser. Arguably Acorn's most famous computer was the BBC Micro which could be found in practically every school in the country in the 1980s!

Timeline for Acorn Computers :

Date Event
5 Dec 1978 Acorn Computers Ltd founded in Cambridge, UK
Mar 1979 Acorn releases the Acorn System 1
Mar 1980 Acorn releases the Acorn Atom
May 1981 News Article : Acorn picked to make new machine for BBC series
1 Dec 1981 Acorn releases the BBC Micro
20 Jan 1983 News Article : Olivetti spark printer for Acorn
20 Feb 1985 Olivetti buys 49 percent stake in Acorn Computers Ltd.
26 Apr 1985 First ARM processor powered up
25 Jul 1985 News Article : Acorn MD
Apr 1989 Acorn releases RISC OS
16 Apr 1994 Acorn releases the Risc PC 600


Hardware Products

Atom Colour Card Issue 3

Atom Colour Card Issue 3
Unknown
This expansion board for the Acorn Atom adds colour video support.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH72 Access Upgrade

Acorn AEH72 Access Upgrade
Unknown
This upgrade kit allows an Acorn Archimedes A3000 to be connected to an Acorn Access local network.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ARM Evaluation System

Acorn ARM Evaluation System
Unknown
The Acorn ARM Evaluation System for the BBC Micro was one of the first production RISC processors.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH75 Access Upgrade

Acorn AEH75 Access Upgrade
Unknown
This upgrade kit allows an Acorn Archimedes A5000 to be connected to an Acorn Access local network.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH79 Access Upgrade

Acorn AEH79 Access Upgrade
Unknown
This upgrade kit allows an Acorn A3020 or A4000 computer to be connected to an Acorn Access local network.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ANE02 Prestel Adapter

Acorn ANE02 Prestel Adapter
Unknown
The Acorn Prestel Adapter is a 1200/75 baud dial-up modem designed to connect a BBC Micro to the Post Office's Prestel viewdata system.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AMD10 1 Slot Backplane

Acorn AMD10 1 Slot Backplane
Unknown
The Acorn AMD10 1 Slot Backplane is a single slot backplane for use with the A7000 and A7000+.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Computer ROM Emulator

Acorn Computer ROM Emulator
Unknown
This expansion board for the BBC Microcomputer allows up to eight ROMs to be bankswitched into a single socket.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn A500 ARM3 CPU with FPA11

Acorn A500 ARM3 CPU with FPA11
Unknown
The 33MHz Archimedes A500 ARM3 CPU with FPA11 floating point accelerator installed.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Data Recorder ALF03

Acorn Data Recorder ALF03
Unknown
The Acorn Data Recorder (ALF03) was designed to match the Acorn Electron form factor and was compatible with the BBC Micro, Master and Electron and is used to store/retrieve programs on cassette.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn A540 26MHz ARM3 CPU

Acorn A540 26MHz ARM3 CPU
Unknown
This a CPU card from an A540 or an R260.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

A500 Prototype ARM Board

A500 Prototype ARM Board
Unknown
An expansion card for the A500 containing an ARM600A chip marked "PROTO A".

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Prestel Adapter Production Field Test Unit

Acorn Prestel Adapter Production Field Test Unit
Unknown
This Acorn Teletext/Prestel adaptor is a Production Field Test unit.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn 3B2 SCSI Streamer

Acorn 3B2 SCSI Streamer
Unknown
We are unsure of the exact function of this card.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn BBC Micro 5.25-inch Disk Drive

Acorn BBC Micro 5.25-inch Disk Drive
Unknown
This is a 40-track, single sided, 100k, 5.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ARM710 CPU

Acorn ARM710 CPU
Unknown
The ARM710 CPU was clocked at 40MHz and used in the second generation of Risc PCs - the Risc PC 700.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AKD52 Hard Disc Podule

Acorn AKD52 Hard Disc Podule
Unknown
The Acorn AKD52 Hard Disc Podule is an ST506 hard disc controller.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AKA53 1MB RAM Upgrade for A3000

Acorn AKA53 1MB RAM Upgrade for A3000
Unknown
An Acorn A3000 1MB RAM Upgrade. The upgrade came with these instructions....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AKA32 SCSI Podule

Acorn AKA32 SCSI Podule
Unknown
This podule has an SCSI external interface, like the AKA31, with a large terminator block in place.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Electron Tube Interface

Acorn Electron Tube Interface
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Risc PC Feet

Risc PC Feet
Unknown
The Acorn Risc PC can be turned on its side in a tower arrangement.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Econet Test Box

Acorn Econet Test Box
Unknown
This Acorn box is designed to be attached between an Econet network and a unit to be tested.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Econet Access Point

Acorn Econet Access Point
Unknown
This small box allows two computers to connect to an Econet.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Type 2 Econet Clock Box

Acorn Type 2 Econet Clock Box
Unknown
This box provides the timing signals required by an Econet network.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ANH01 BBC Micro Joysticks

Acorn ANH01 BBC Micro Joysticks
Unknown
This pair of official Acorn joysticks was designed to be connected to the BBC Micro's analogue port.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH15 Type 1 Econet Terminator

Acorn AEH15 Type 1 Econet Terminator
Unknown
The Acorn Type 1 Terminator is powered by an 8V DC power supply and has a single Econet socket.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

BBC Master ROM Cartridge

BBC Master ROM Cartridge
Unknown
This cartridge is designed to be used with the BBC Master series of microcomputers.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn A500 Second Processor - Development Board

Acorn A500 Second Processor - Development Board
Unknown
We believe this was a precursor to the A500 development system, and because it could be hosted over Tube to a BBC, allowed the operating system to be developed for the A500 as the BBC could host the initial IO.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Large 32016 2nd Processor

Acorn Large 32016 2nd Processor
Unknown
Large version of the Acorn 32016 2nd Processor board, because of the number of memory chips (8*16).

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

ARM3/FPU - A540 Prototype CPU Card

ARM3/FPU - A540 Prototype CPU Card
Unknown
20MHz ARM3 Prototype CPU card for A540.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AKA25 Ethernet Podule

Acorn AKA25 Ethernet Podule
Unknown
The Acorn AKA25 Ethernet podule is based on the Intel 82586 chip.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Network Test Card

Acorn Network Test Card
Unknown
This Acorn Network Test card is presumed to be used for soak testing RiscPCs.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Genlock Test PCB

Acorn Genlock Test PCB
Unknown
Genlock test card for Risc PCs. The board is marked GENLOCK TEST PCB 0197,218 Iss. A and has serial number GLIFTC 9520/003. The RISC PC has a Genlock interface for video expansion cards....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ARM610 CPU (Set Top Box Version)

Acorn ARM610 CPU (Set Top Box Version)
Unknown
The 30MHz ARM610 CPU is the standard CPU card in the Risc PC 600.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn 1MB VRAM

Acorn 1MB VRAM
Unknown
This is an Acorn 1MB VRAM for a RiscPC.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ARM610 33MHz CPU

Acorn ARM610 33MHz CPU
Unknown
The 30MHz ARM610 CPU is the standard CPU card in the Risc PC 600.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn A540 ARM3 CPU with FPA10

Acorn A540 ARM3 CPU with FPA10
Unknown
The 33MHz Archimedes A540 ARM3 CPU with FPA10 floating point accelerator installed.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ACA56 PC Card (Upgraded)

Acorn ACA56 PC Card (Upgraded)
Unknown
The Acorn ACA56 is a second generation Risc PC PCcard, also known as Gemini II.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ACA43 PC Card (Upgraded)

Acorn ACA43 PC Card (Upgraded)
Unknown
The PCcard fits in the second CPU card slot on the RiscPC and enables it to run as a PC.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn NetStation Proton Xavier

Acorn NetStation Proton Xavier
Unknown
The PCcard fits in the second CPU card slot on the RiscPC and enables it to run as a PC.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

EASI Bus Test Card

EASI Bus Test Card
Unknown
The board is marked EASI BUS TEST 0197,204 Iss.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Engineering Sample of ARM 1 Processor

Engineering Sample of ARM 1 Processor
Unknown
This is an engineering sample of the original ARM processor.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

BBC Econet Module Adaptor

BBC Econet Module Adaptor
Unknown
This circuit board is a home brew board that allowed a BBC Master Econet to talk to a BBC Micro...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH60 Econet Module

Acorn AEH60 Econet Module
Unknown
This is an Econet Module for the RiscPC, designed to fit into the Network interface slot on the motherboard.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn 6502 Microcomputer Board

Acorn 6502 Microcomputer Board
1979
This 6502 microprocessor board was sold by Acorn as a kit.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn System 1

Acorn System 1
March 1979
The System 1 was the first commercially available computer produced by CPU Ltd under the trading name of Acorn Computers Ltd.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn System 1

Acorn System 1
March 1979
The Acorn System 1 was the first commercially available computer produced by CPU Ltd under the trading name of Acorn Computers Ltd.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn System 1 (Chris Turner)

Acorn System 1 (Chris Turner)
March 1979
An Acorn System 1 board with 5-pin DIN socket added to the left expansion port.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn BBC Micro Model A (Issue 2 Board)

Acorn BBC Micro Model A (Issue 2 Board)
1981
The BBC Microcomputer was launched in December 1981 as part of the BBC's Computer Literacy Project.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Busicomputers Prophet 3

Busicomputers Prophet 3
1982
The Busicomputers Prophet 3 is a modified Atom built by Acorn for Busicomputers Ltd.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn System 4

Acorn System 4
1982
The Acorn System 4, released in 1982, is a disc-based computer housed in a double-height rack with the capacity for up to 14 Eurocards.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn Data Recorder ANF03

Acorn Data Recorder ANF03
1982
The Acorn Data Recorder was the official tape player for the BBC Micro range of computers, featuring a 7-pin DIN connection to the BBC Micro, the tape motor was controlled by the BBC Micro thereby starting and stopping the tape at the required point.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn BBC Micro Speech System

Acorn BBC Micro Speech System
1983
A speech system upgrade for the BBC Micro.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Business Computer (ABC) (Prototype)

Acorn Business Computer (ABC) (Prototype)
1983
The Acorn Business Computer (ABC) was a series of microcomputers announced at the end of 1983 by the British company Acorn Computers.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn 6502 Issue F Second Processor

Acorn 6502 Issue F Second Processor
1983
This unit connects via the Tube second processor interface and converts a BBC Micro into a dual-processor system.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn System 5

Acorn System 5
1983
The Acorn System 5 is a disc-based computer mounted in a card cage.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn Electron (Trial ROM From Astec)

Acorn Electron (Trial ROM From Astec)
May 1983
This early model Acorn Electron contains an issue one board with a 16K EPROM marked "ELK 036" replacing the lower BASIC ROM.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn Electron (Production Mock Up)

Acorn Electron (Production Mock Up)
July 1983
This early model Acorn Electron contains an issue one board with a 16K EPROM marked "ELK 036" replacing the lower BASIC ROM.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn Electron (Trial ROM)

Acorn Electron (Trial ROM)
July 1983
This early model Acorn Electron contains an issue one board with a 16K EPROM marked "ELK 036" replacing the lower BASIC ROM.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 110

Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 110
1984
External Hard Disk for the BBC Microcomputer.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 130

Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 130
1984
This is an Acorn Computers Winchester Disc 130 with 30MB of storage.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

 Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 120

Acorn BBC Winchester Disc 120
1984
External Hard Disk for the BBC Microcomputer.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Econet System Kit

Econet System Kit
1984
This kit provides everything needed to connect up to six BBC Microcomputers together with an Econet network.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn 32016 Co-Processor

Acorn 32016 Co-Processor
1985
This is the 32016 2nd processor, the rarest of the Acorn 2nd processors.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Peripheral

Acorn PC ARM Co-Processor

Acorn PC ARM Co-Processor
1986
This PC ARM Co-Processor is an ISA board designed to fit into PCs that had ISA slots.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Econet Terminal

Acorn Econet Terminal
1986
The Acorn Econet terminal was designed to be used as a disk-less Econet station.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

BBC Master Used on Microlive

BBC Master Used on Microlive
1986
This is a BBC Master Computer that was used on the Micro Live program.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn BBC Domesday System

Acorn BBC Domesday System
1986
The BBC Domesday Project was a partnership between Acorn Computers Ltd, Philips, Logica, and the BBC to mark the 900th anniversary of the original Domesday Book, an 11th century census of England.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn - BT Merlin M2105

Acorn - BT Merlin M2105
13th May 1986
The BT Merlin M2105 was manufactured by Acorn for British Telecom as a dedicated communications terminal.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers / British Telecom
Type : Computer

Acorn BBC Master Compact Prototype

Acorn BBC Master Compact Prototype
September 1986
The Master Compact was launched in September 1986.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn AEH02 Archimedes NSM

Acorn AEH02 Archimedes NSM
1987
Not much is known about the Acorn NSM.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn Universal Second Processor Unit

Acorn Universal Second Processor Unit
1987
The Universal Second Processor Unit is a second processor unit that allows any BBC Master internal co-processor boards to be installed, thereby allowing the BBC B and B+ to use them as external co-processors.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Cambridge Co-Processor (32016)

Acorn Cambridge Co-Processor (32016)
March 1987
The Acorn Cambridge Co-processor is a development of the 32016 2nd processor.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Archimedes 440

Acorn Archimedes 440
July 1987
The Acorn Archimedes was Acorn Computers Ltd's first general purpose home computer based on their own 32-bit ARM RISC CPU.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Peartree Computers - Music 87 Synthesizer (M500)

Peartree Computers - Music 87 Synthesizer (M500)
December 1987
The MUSIC 87 has been designed to be a complete MUSIC COMPOSITION SYSTEM.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd / Peartree Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AKF20 A3000 Monitor Stand

Acorn AKF20 A3000 Monitor Stand
1989
Monitor stand for the Acorn A3000 computer.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Archimedes A440/1 Serial No. 1000001

Acorn Archimedes A440/1 Serial No. 1000001
May 1989
The third Archimedes model Acorn launched in July 1989 was the A440/1.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn Archimedes A440/1

Acorn Archimedes A440/1
May 1989
The third Archimedes model Acorn launched in July 1989 was the A440/1.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn A3000 (Original Spec)

Acorn A3000 (Original Spec)
1st May 1989
In May 1989 the 300 series was phased out in favour of the new Acorn A3000 (the 400 series was kept in production).

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn R260

Acorn R260
1990
The R260 is functionally identical to the A540.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn AKA31 SCSI podule

Acorn AKA31 SCSI podule
1990
The Acorn AKA31 SCSI Podule (Issue 2) is an expansion card that allows peripheral devices that conform to the ANSI SCSI specification to be connected to all computers in the Acorn Archimedes and, RISCiX workstation ranges.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn A4 Laptop (Prototype 1 of 7)

Acorn A4 Laptop (Prototype 1 of 7)
1992
This is one of the original 7 prototype Acorn A4 Laptop computers.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn Printer Adaptor

Acorn Printer Adaptor
1992
Acorn printer adaptor for the Acorn Pocket book...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

A-Link for Acorn Pocket Book (AHA30)

A-Link for Acorn Pocket Book (AHA30)
1992
RS232 serial interface and PocketFS 2 filing system software that allows files to be easily copied between the Acorn Pocket Book and an Archimedes computer.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AGA31 386 PC Card

Acorn AGA31 386 PC Card
1993
The Acorn AGA31 386 PC card is a 8MB mini expansion card, or 'MiniPodule', for the A3020 and A4000 series of Archimedes computers.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Peripheral

Acorn AEH70 Ethernet 10base2

Acorn AEH70 Ethernet 10base2
1994
The Acorn AEH70 Ethernet 10base2 podule is a rebadged Atomwide Ethernet III podule using the SEEQ NQ8005A chip.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Risc PC 600 Prototype Motherboard

Acorn Risc PC 600 Prototype Motherboard
1994
This is an early prototype from the Acorn Medusa project.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn ARM610 CPU and Risc OS 3.50 Roms

Acorn ARM610 CPU and Risc OS 3.50 Roms
1994
Production ARM610 CPU card with GPS P610ARM-B KG CPU clocked at 33MHz.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn RISC PC 600 -  Prototype

Acorn RISC PC 600 - Prototype
1995
This is an Acorn Prototype version of the RISC PC 600.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn RISC PC x86 Card - ACA56 - Texas Instruments 486 DX4-100

Acorn RISC PC x86 Card - ACA56 - Texas Instruments 486 DX4-100
1995
Acorn RISC PC x86 Card Part Number : ACA56 PC x86 Second Generation Card - DX4-100 S Designed by Acorn Computers Limited in conjunction with Aleph One Limited and F.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn ARM StrongARM CPU Prototype

Acorn ARM StrongARM CPU Prototype
1996
A prototype StrongARM CPU for the RiscPC, dating from 1996.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Stork Notebook

Acorn Stork Notebook
1996
The Stork was a compact portable RISC based sub-notebook computer produced by Acorn RISC Technologies, a division of Acorn Computers, in mid-1996.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn ART10 200MHz StrongARM CPU

Acorn ART10 200MHz StrongARM CPU
1996
This is an Acorn Risc Technologies (ART) StrongARM CPU for a RiscPC, as supplied in the original StrongARM Upgrade packs and shipped in the first generation StrongARM RiscPCs.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Fast NC - Serial Number 1

Acorn Fast NC - Serial Number 1
1996
This development NC was known by Office NC and CoNCord externally but always FastNC internally.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Computer

Acorn NC V34 Modem

Acorn NC V34 Modem
1996
This Acorn V.34 modem podule (revision 1) is from the Net Station NC. NetStations were available in either modem or Ethernet form. BABT approved. It also works in an Acorn RiscPC, though the backplat...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Peripheral

Acorn Phoebe

Acorn Phoebe
1998
The Phoebe 2100 (or Risc PC 2) was to be Acorn Computers' next generation Risc PC, slated for release in late 1998.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer

Acorn DeskLite Prototype

Acorn DeskLite Prototype
June 1998
This pre-production thin client was designed to support Citrix Systems WinFrame and MetaFrame.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Computer


Software Products

ART11 RISC OS 3.7 Software Upgrade Pack

ART11 RISC OS 3.7 Software Upgrade Pack
Unknown
Includes ROMs and disks. Only for use with StrongARM upgrade. Two copies....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

RISC OS 3 Application Discs

RISC OS 3 Application Discs
Unknown
3 x 3.5" Floppy Disks Acorn RISC OS 3 - Applications Disc 1 (App1) Acorn RISC OS 3 - Applications Disc 2 (App2) Acorn RISC OS 3 - Support Disc ...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

RISC OS 3.08 Application Discs

RISC OS 3.08 Application Discs
Unknown
4 x 3.5" Floppy Disks RISC OS 3.08 Apps Disc 1 RISC OS 3.08 Apps Disc 2 RISC OS 3.08 Support Info 3.08 Module Source ...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

RISC OS 3.09 Application Discs

RISC OS 3.09 Application Discs
Unknown
3 x 3.5" Floppy Disks RISC OS 3.09 Apps Disc 1 RISC OS 3.09 Apps Disc 2 RISC OS 3.09 Support ...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Acorn Econet Supastore Installation Disc

Acorn Econet Supastore Installation Disc
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Acorn Econet ViewData System Installation Disc

Acorn Econet ViewData System Installation Disc
Unknown
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Acorn 64k Sideways RAM Support Disc

Acorn 64k Sideways RAM Support Disc
Unknown
......

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Science - Multifactorial Inheritance

Science - Multifactorial Inheritance
1982
This package contains a biology program on disk, students worksheets, and a teacher's guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Reading/Language Arts - Cat and Mouse / Anagram / Box Clever

Reading/Language Arts - Cat and Mouse / Anagram / Box Clever
1983
Cat and Mouse serves the dual purpose of reinforcing letter and number recognition.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Gas Laws

Science - Gas Laws
1983
This package contains a chemistry program on disk, student worksheets, and a teachers guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Symmetry / Watchperson

Mathematics - Symmetry / Watchperson
1983
Symmetry provides students with a colorful lesson in symmetry.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Missing Shape / Shape Builder / What Shape

Mathematics - Missing Shape / Shape Builder / What Shape
1983
Three mathematical / geometry programs, instructions for using the programs, a utility program for creating and taking a multiple question quiz and extensive support materials are included in this package.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Social Studies - Population Growth

Social Studies - Population Growth
1983
A social studies program on disk, with instruction and extensive support materials are included in this package.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Reading/Language Arts - Brick Up / Brick 2

Reading/Language Arts - Brick Up / Brick 2
1983
Brick up provides practice in choosing appropriate words to match the dictionary descriptions shown on the screen in spelling those words correctly.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Computer Literacy - Crash

Computer Literacy - Crash
1983
Crash encourages problem solving and reasoning skills within the context of simple programming.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Vennman / Vennkids / Gates

Mathematics - Vennman / Vennkids / Gates
1983
Three mathematics / problem solving programs, a content-free utility program for creating and taking a quiz, instructions for using the programs, and extensive support materials are included in this package.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Spanish Main / Eureka

Mathematics - Spanish Main / Eureka
1983
Spanish main enables users to practice decision making skills and logical thinking.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Missing Signs

Mathematics - Missing Signs
1983
Missing Signs is a set of three easy to use programs that provide practice with a variety of equation forms in addition, subtraction, and division problems.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Human Energy Expenditure

Science - Human Energy Expenditure
1983
This package contains a biology program on disk, student worksheets, and a teacher's guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Air

Science - Air
1983
What is air? What does it do? These commonly asked questions are answered in the program AIR through the use of colorful graphics, text and sound effects.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Collisions

Science - Collisions
1983
This package contains a physics program on disk, students worksheets, and a teacher's guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Reading / Language Arts - Sentence Sequencing

Reading / Language Arts - Sentence Sequencing
1983
This package contains two Sentence Sequencing programs : Get in Order and Nursery Rhymes.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Metabolic Pathways

Science - Metabolic Pathways
1983
This package contains a biology program on disk, students worksheets, and a teacher's guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Numeracy 1: Lift off With Numbers

Mathematics - Numeracy 1: Lift off With Numbers
1983
Lift off With Numbers is part of a series designed to provide students with an opportunity to use newly acquired number concepts in an interesting way.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Number Balance

Mathematics - Number Balance
1983
Number Balance is a set of two, easy to use, programs that help maths learners resolve questions of equality and inequality in simple math equations.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Circuit

Science - Circuit
1983
A science program on disk, Circuit explains how a battery produces an electric current and demonstrates its effect in series and parallel circuits.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Science - Sense

Science - Sense
1983
This package contains a physics program on disk, students worksheets, and a teacher's guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Computer Literacy - Factfile

Computer Literacy - Factfile
1983
This package contains a chemisty program on disk, student worksheets, and a teachers guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Health - Diet

Health - Diet
1983
This package contains a chemisty program on disk, student worksheets, and a teachers guide which can be used to explore a variety of program options.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Numeracy 2: Additional Fun

Mathematics - Numeracy 2: Additional Fun
1983
Additional Fun is part of a series designed to provide students with an opportunity to use their ability to add and subtract numbers.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Computer Language - LISP

Computer Language - LISP
1983
This package contains the LISP system on disk, and a LISP glossary.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software

Computer Languages - FORTH

Computer Languages - FORTH
1983
This package contains the following: The FORTH system on disk, and a FORTH glossary defining the actions of all standard words FORTH is a complete implementation of the FORTH language, to the 1979 sta...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software

Mathematics - Trains / More or Less / Spike Abacus

Mathematics - Trains / More or Less / Spike Abacus
1983
Three mathematics programs, a utility program which is content free and may be used to create and take a quiz with multiple choice questions, instructions for loading the programs, and extensive support materials are included in this package.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

Mathematics - Jars

Mathematics - Jars
1983
A mathematics program on disk, instructions for using the program, and extensive support materials are included in this package.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Corporation
Type : Software - Educational

512 Discs 1-4

512 Discs 1-4
1986
Disc 1: DOS plus Boot Disc 2: GEM Applications Disc 3: GEM Data Disc 4: Miscellaneous ...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

ACW ADFS Utilities Disc

ACW ADFS Utilities Disc
1986
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Cambridge Series Welcome DISC 7

Cambridge Series Welcome DISC 7
1986
Disc 7 only...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Twin

Twin
1987
Twin is a windowing editor designed specifically for the Acorn RISC Machine (ARM), the Archimedes' processor...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Desktop Publisher

Desktop Publisher
1989
A program to help create more professional looking documents on Acorn PCs.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

ANSI C Release 3

ANSI C Release 3
1989
A program to help create more professional looking documents on Acorn PCs.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Acorn RISC OS Programmers Reference Manual

Acorn RISC OS Programmers Reference Manual
1989
Includes all four volumes and Indices book...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

ALA34 - Acorn A5000 RISC OS 3 Software Upgrade

ALA34 - Acorn A5000 RISC OS 3 Software Upgrade
October 1989
ALA34 - Acorn A5000 RISC OS 3 Software Upgrade Includes ROMS, 3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

PC Emulator

PC Emulator
1990
Part Numbers: 0281,605 0280,720...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

NetManager

NetManager
1990
Manage all aspects of Net surfing, such as setting passwords and creating user accounts.

Manufacturer : C Laycock
Type : Software

Acorn RISC OS Level 4 Fileserver

Acorn RISC OS Level 4 Fileserver
October 1990
Complete software pack including :Network Managers GuideRelease NotesRegistration CardEconet Level 3 Managers GuideEconet Level 2/3 File Server User GuideEconet Module Fitting Instructions3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

BBC Model B Emulator

BBC Model B Emulator
1991
Complete software pack including :Network Managers GuideRelease NotesRegistration CardEconet Level 3 Managers GuideEconet Level 2/3 File Server User GuideEconet Module Fitting Instructions3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Acorn Desktop Assembler

Acorn Desktop Assembler
1991
Complete software pack including :Network Managers GuideRelease NotesRegistration CardEconet Level 3 Managers GuideEconet Level 2/3 File Server User GuideEconet Module Fitting Instructions3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Acorn Desktop C

Acorn Desktop C
1991
Complete software pack including :Network Managers GuideRelease NotesRegistration CardEconet Level 3 Managers GuideEconet Level 2/3 File Server User GuideEconet Module Fitting Instructions3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Aun/Level 4 Fileserver (Release 2)

Aun/Level 4 Fileserver (Release 2)
1992
Complete software pack including :Network Managers GuideRelease NotesRegistration CardEconet Level 3 Managers GuideEconet Level 2/3 File Server User GuideEconet Module Fitting Instructions3.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Acorn RISC OS 3 Programmer's Reference Guide

Acorn RISC OS 3 Programmer's Reference Guide
1992
Includes all four volumes, Style Guide and Indexes...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

RISC OS 3.10 Application Discs

RISC OS 3.10 Application Discs
21st May 1992
3 x 3.5" Floppy Disks RISC OS 3.10 Apps Disc 1 RISC OS 3.10 Apps Disc 2 RISC OS 3.10 Support ...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Software

Aun/Level 4 Fileserver (Release 3)

Aun/Level 4 Fileserver (Release 3)
1993
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

Acorn Photo CD Sample Application (PhotoView & !ChangeFSI)

Acorn Photo CD Sample Application (PhotoView & !ChangeFSI)
February 1995
......

Manufacturer : Cumana
Type : Software

WebMaster

WebMaster
1997
.........

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Software

RisCafe update disc

RisCafe update disc
1998
Riscafe Update Disc for Acorn CD-ROM...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Software


Promotional Items

Acorn Electron - Programs from Acornsoft

Acorn Electron - Programs from Acornsoft
Unknown
Programs from Acornsoft Leaflet for the Acorn Electron Kindly donated by Steve Furber...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Scarf (Navy)

Acorn Scarf (Navy)
Unknown
67.5cm navy square scarf with green acorns....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Tie

Acorn Tie
Unknown
Navy tie with lines of the Acorn logo.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Risc PC Sweater

Acorn Risc PC Sweater
Unknown
50% Cotton, 50% Polyester. Large. Machine wash. Acorn Risc PC logo on chest....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

This is Acorn Computer

This is Acorn Computer
Unknown
This brochure called 'This is Acorn Computer' is all about Acorn itself.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Scarf (White)

Acorn Scarf (White)
Unknown
70cm white square scarf with green acorns.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers
Type : Promotional Item

Acornsoft Business Software flyer

Acornsoft Business Software flyer
Unknown
Acornsoft Business Software flyer from October 1986.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd.
Type : Promotional Item

The Acorn Atom from Psion Computer

The Acorn Atom from Psion Computer
Unknown
A5 Leaflet From Psion Computers who were the sole franchise holders in South Africa.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

BBC type BASIC for the ATOM

BBC type BASIC for the ATOM
Unknown
A5 Leaflet Available from Acornsoft, a 20K BBC ROM conversion module which can be added inside the Acorn Atom.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Electron - Sales Leaflet

Acorn Electron - Sales Leaflet
1983
Acorn Electron Sales Leaflet Kindly donated by Steve Furber...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Electron - German Sales Leaflet

Acorn Electron - German Sales Leaflet
1983
Acorn Electron Sales Leaflet, 4 pages advertising the machine, peripherals and software available.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

The Domesday Project Leaflet

The Domesday Project Leaflet
1986
Black and white four-page leaflet about the BBC Domesday Project.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

The Master Series Brochure

The Master Series Brochure
1986
15-page brochure for the BBC Master Series including software, the 128, peripherals, and specifications.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Master Series flyer

Acorn Master Series flyer
1987
15-page brochure for the BBC Master Series including software, the 128, peripherals, and specifications.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd.
Type : Promotional Item

National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive Educational Technologies (NDL)

National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive Educational Technologies (NDL)
1987
A folder titled 'National Demonstration Laboratory for Interactive Educational Technologies (NDL) - Smithsonian Institution - Washington DC 20560'.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Archimedes Drinks Mat

Archimedes Drinks Mat
1987
Archimedes drinks mat. Metal top, cork underside....

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

The Domesday System - Brochure

The Domesday System - Brochure
1987
Nine-page brochure from Acorn Computers about the Domesday System.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

The Ecodisc - Brochure

The Ecodisc - Brochure
1987
Leaflet for the Acorn BBC Domesday Ecodisc laserdisc.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

The Domesday System - Leaflet

The Domesday System - Leaflet
1987
Leaflet from Acorn Computers about the Domesday System.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Dealer List - June 1987

Acorn Dealer List - June 1987
June 1987
Acorn Across the UKAcorn Dealer List - June 1987...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Archimedes - Software Applications Catalogue

Acorn Archimedes - Software Applications Catalogue
June 1987
...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

The Domesday Project - Brochure

The Domesday Project - Brochure
July 1987
Second edition (July 1987) of a brochure for the Acorn BBC Domesday Project.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Retail Price List - January 1989

Acorn Retail Price List - January 1989
January 1989
Acorn Retail Price List - January 1989Prices for : Acorn R140 Econet Network Products A310 A310M A410/1 A420/1 A440/1 A3000 BBC Master System BBC Model B BBC Model B+ BBC Software BBC Documentation In...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn R140 - A World of Standards Brochure

Acorn R140 - A World of Standards Brochure
January 1989
Acorn R140 LeafletARM 32 Bit ProcessorRISC iX Operating SystemInclude 2 loose leaf pages :Acorn R140 Computer SystemsAcorn R140 Dealer List...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

The Master Series Leaflet

The Master Series Leaflet
January 1989
Information sheet with specifications for the Master 128, Master Turbo, and Master Compact.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn R140 - A&B Computing Article Reprint

Acorn R140 - A&B Computing Article Reprint
March 1989
Reprint of an article from A&B Computing Article March 1989 by Jon Vogler about Acorn's Unix-based R140 Workstation.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

The New Acorn Archimedes 400/1 Series Leaflet

The New Acorn Archimedes 400/1 Series Leaflet
May 1989
British Broadcasting Corporation Micro Computer SystemThe New Acorn Archimedes 400/1 Series...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

A3000 - Power in Your Hands Brochure

A3000 - Power in Your Hands Brochure
June 1989
British Broadcasting Corporation Micro Computer SystemA3000...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Merchandise and Accessories - Summer 1989 Catalogue

Acorn Merchandise and Accessories - Summer 1989 Catalogue
June 1989
Acorn Merchandise and Accessories Summer 1989 Catalogue which includes items such as Acorn-branded mugs, caps, t-shirts, bags and teddy bears.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Retail Price List - September 1989

Acorn Retail Price List - September 1989
September 1989
Acorn Retail Price List - September 1989Prices for : Acorn R140 Econet Network Products A310 A310M A410/1 A420/1 A440/1 A3000 BBC Master System BBC Model B BBC Model B+ BBC Software BBC Documentation...

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Dealer List - September 1989

Acorn Dealer List - September 1989
September 1989
Acorn Dealer List - September 1989Includes Dixons A3000 photocopied insert.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Acorn Product Information - July 1989

Acorn Product Information - July 1989
September 1989
Acorn Product Information brochure from July 1989.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

Connectivity from Acorn - Leaflet

Connectivity from Acorn - Leaflet
September 1989
'Connectivity from Acorn' brochure on data communications and networks.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Limited
Type : Promotional Item

RISC PC Pizza Oven

RISC PC Pizza Oven
1995
The 'pizza oven' was a promotional item produced by Acorn for use at trade shows.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item

Element 14 Keyring

Element 14 Keyring
1999
e14 boxed keyring which was given to Acorn employees when Acorn Computers rebranded itself as Element 14 in January 1999.

Manufacturer : Acorn Computers Ltd
Type : Promotional Item


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