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Add Our RiscPkg Repositories to Your RISC OS !PackMan

Here’s how to add our repositories to your !PackMan to install software for free.

  • This software repository is only for the RISC OS operating system and requires the !PackMan package manager. If you do not have !PackMan installed on your RISC OS system, you can find the latest release [here].
    Note: Some users reported that RISC OS Direct still comes with outdated software including old versions of !PackMan, so please make sure you have a version of !PackMan at least 0.9.4 or more recent. Older releases won’t work with secure repositories like this one.
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  • In !PackMan, if you haven’t done this already, first install !CACertificates (it’s already provided by riscos.info!). This is essential, without it, !PackMan won’t be able to access repositories that use HTTPS only.
    • If you can’t find !CACertificates in your PackMan sources, here is a link to a ZIP file that has been fully tested with multiple !PackMan releases. You can download it with your browser and then unzip it in your !Boot.Resources directory: [CaCerts.zip]
  • If you’ve installed !CACertificates in the previous step, make sure the Filer has seen it. Either reboot your RISC OS system, or go to !Boot.Resources and double-click on !CACertificates.
  • The next step is to add the riscoscommunity.org PackMan repository to your list of repositories by adding the following source:

Official Releases

(For all users; this repository contains only stable releases)

https://riscoscommunity.org/packages/rpkg/arm32/released

Beta-Testing Releases

(For beta testers and users who want to help test pre-releases for bugs; this repository may contain unstable software. Use it only for testing purposes!)

https://riscoscommunity.org/packages/rpkg/arm32/betatesting

F.A.Q.

Q: Why do I need to install !CACertificates?

A: It’s required for !PackMan to download packages over an HTTPS connection. This helps ensure that nothing can interfere with the packages between our server and your RISC OS system; it’s for your security.

Q: Is the software provided by the RISC OS Community suitable for professional use?

A: No, all our software is open source and created for fun. This doesn’t mean you can’t use it for professional purposes if you choose to, but we take no responsibility for any issues. By downloading our software, you agree to use it at your own risk.