RISC OS User Survey March 2001
Please answer truthfully as the results of this survey will
help us determine future developments for RISC OS.
1. Which sex are you?
Male
Female
2. Which age range do you fall into ?
Under 14
15 - 24
25 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65+
3. Where do you live?
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Germany
France
Netherlands
Scandinavia
Italy
Japan
USA
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Other
4. What Computer Magazines do you read regularly?
Acorn User
Archive
Acorn Publisher
Computer Shopper
PCW
Other
5. Where do you primarily access the Internet?
Home
Work
Public Library
Internet Cafe
University/College
6. How often do you access the Internet?
Everyday
2-3 times a week
4-6 times a week
Once a week
Once a fortnight
Once a month
7. What connection do you have to the Internet?
14.4K Modem
28.8K Modem
33.6K Modem
56K Modem
ISDN
ADSL
Hi-speed Leased Line
Cable Modem
Don't know
SOFTWARE
Which of the following Software programs do you use regularly?
(Tick all that apply in each category.)
8. Desktop Publishing
Impression
Ovation Pro
Easiwriter / TechWriter
RISC OS 4 Writer
TextEase
Acorn Advance
Pendown
Other
9. Text Editing
Edit
Zap
StrongED
Other
10. Vector Graphics
ArtWorks
Vector
Vantage
Draw
DrawWorks
Other
11. Bit Map Graphics
Paint
PhotoDesk
Compo
Other
12. Internet Connection
ANT Internet Suite
R-Comp Dial Up
Voyager
PD e.g Socketeer etc
Other
13. Web Browser
Fresco
Oregano
Webster XL
Browse
ArcWeb
Lynx
Browser on a PC / Mac
Other
14. Spreadsheet
Eureka
Fireworkz
Resultz
Schema
Acorn Advance
Pipedream
Textease Spreadsheet
Other
15. Database
DataPower
Powerbase
Acorn Advance
Squirrel
Magpie
Impact / Impact Pro
Masterfile
Multistore
S-Base
Textease Database
Organizer
Almanac
Other
16. Email / Newsreader
Marcel
Messenger Pro
Pluto
NewsHound
Messenger
Outlook Express
Netscape
Other
NEW COMPUTER PURCHASING
If you have made a decision to purchase a new machine THIS year.
17. Are you likely to pay a deposit to secure an early delivery of the machine?
Yes
No
17a. If YES, how much deposit are you prepared to pay?
None
less than 10%
up to 25%
up to 50%
More than 50%
17b. How long would you expect to wait between paying a deposit and receiving your computer?
Next Day
Up to 1 week
less than 1 month
1 - 3 months
Over 3 months
18. What machine(s) are you likely to buy this year?
Risc PC
A7000+
RiscStation Portable
MicroDigital Omega
Millipede Imago
RiscStation R7500
MicroDigital Mico
PDA with VGA sized screen - e.g netBook / Psion Series 7
PDA with 1/2 VGA sized screen - e.g Osaris / Psion Series 5
PalmTop - e.g Palm III / Handspring etc
Desktop PC running Windows
Portable PC running Windows
Desktop PC running Linux
Portable PC running Linux
Other computer running Linux
Apple Macintosh
Portable Apple Macintosh
None, I'm quite happy with my current machine(s)
19. How many machines do you own / use at Home?
A3xx / A4xx /A540
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Do other people use your computer at Home?
Yes
No
20. How many machines do you own / use at Work?
A3xx / A4xx /A540
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
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4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
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4
5 or more
0
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4
5 or more
0
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5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
0
1
2
3
4
5 or more
Do other people use your
computer at Work?
Yes
No
21. If you haven't bought RISC OS 4 yet, please let us know why not.
22. What are the main things currently missing from either RISC OS itself or from
current RISC OS computers that you think are essential for the future/
23. Your details.
Name
Email address (to avoid duplicate records with people of the same name)
RISC OS Foundation Number (if applicable)
Thank you for completing this survey.
RISCOS Ltd will use these details for administration and analysis.
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