On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 at 18:31:04, wrote:
(ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>)
>
>Personally, the lack of Internet access for the QL/Q40 is not an issue
>for me. I have
>a PC for most of my Internet use (dial up) and use the system at work
>for larger
>downloads (T-1).
>
>I look at the QL as a nice hobbiest computer. I find it fun to use and
>to work on. I
>find learning more about the QL interesting and useful towards learning other
>computers.
>
>The QL can't compete with a full blown PC for capabilites, but it
>really should not.
>How many other computers can you still use today that you've been using for
>almost 20 years.
Tandy 100 - which is over 20 years old.
Mind you the 300bps acoustic coupler modem is a bit limiting (8-)#
It was Z88 like, but with a great keyboard, but poor screen.
Fabulous machine in its day, when 300bps was state of the art.
I used it to access my QL BBS remotely.
Sadly this is no longer possible as my modem won't get slower than 9600.
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