Re: [Ql-Users] QL Today
At 23:46 22/03/2013 +, you wrote: If contributors - no matter how correct they may be - choose to 'publically' correct (even humiliate) contributors here [as I am unashamedly attempting to do now] the excellent spirit we all usually enjoy will be spoiled and some would-be contributors will become/remain 'lurkers'. We shall all be the poorer then. John in Wales Oh dear, what a load of pomp. I have lurked for a shorter time than the rest of you, may be 8 years, but it didn't take me long to realise Tony is quite a pedant. If the group was not so precious about OT I would have chipped in earlier re Bill Waugh, I knew a namesake many years agowhen living in Geordie land. His name was pronounced as Billy Yuff. When Eviilyn published his diaries in the 60's I recall a cartoon, son asks father what did you do in the war?. So why is Wii pronouncwd Wee ? What is a Wius ? like so many radii, Perhaps Wey aye is too Geordie. But back to the SUBJECT ! ! Why are all these geeks so unwilling to change the subject heading ? A lurker knows that the real matter will have drifted off after about ten. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Posts
Or do you want a copy, about 1Mb At 12:01 29/10/2012 +, you wrote: I haven't been getting any posts since 23rd September; I feel sure that everyone hasn't gone to sleep!! Bryan H ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi
At 03:23 26/04/2012 +0100, you wrote: Here is a review of Raspberry Pi http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/desktops/374290/raspberry-pi-model-b __ I saw no vids there But this series looks brilliant, includes Linux setup guidance absent in three distros that I tried. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreenNR=1v=28CqDKjtppg ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QPC2 vs Q-emuLator
At 18:58 16/03/2012 +, you wrote: I am running both of these programs on a Macbook Pro Now Mac people will know that there is no # key and you have to ALT 3 to get it. This works fine on Q-EmuLator the ALT 3 produces the # character as expected. Not the same for OPC2 unfortunately , I am running this Windows program under WINE (through Play on MAC), when the initial configuration window comes up if I select devices and obtain a text box the ALT 3 works a charm producing # characters, however when getting past the configuration and into QPC2 proper i.e. QL emulation enhanced, the ALT 3 just produces 3. I cannot seem to get the # character at all in QPC2. Any ideas? How about using the ALTKEY command to set it. I used it extensively in those days long ago, have I missed something,'cos I'd love to have the same feature in windows ? Any ideas ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Linux user please
At 09:13 12/01/2012 -0600, you wrote: The main issue I suspect you'll face has nothing to do with Linux: TiVo, under pressure from content distributors, saves the video files on the drive in encrypted form, and decrypts them on the fly when playing them. Each DiVo unit has a unique key used to decrypt the files from drives on that TiVo, such that even placing the drive in a different TiVo renders the files unreadable. While I am following Norman's guide . . . . I have my suspicions of this based on the time it takes TIVO to write to USB. Also the disk has little info in the first sector, followed by a large are of blank space, no real system identity. Yet another Dave ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Linux user please
I have assiduously avoided getting into Linux knowing I have not enough gray cells left to cope with another OS. But I am lumbered with a problem HDD, a SATA 320GB with damaged TIVO files to be recovered. Ex a Sagecom setop box. The suspision is they are written in Linux speak. I can connect the HDD thru' USB dongle It is not seen by Explorer But Device mngr sees it as USB mass storage. I have downloaded Damn small Linux and got it running but have no idea how to link the drive in or to transfer between systems. Dsl's forum non responsive. I have noticed many ref's to Linux, I would very much appreciate the opportunity to speak with a real user, I would phone at an agreed convenient time. Appologies, but hoping. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL compatible Printers
At 14:04 04/01/2012 +, you wrote: I have just realised the ambiguity of IPA - but 4% alcohol is too little (8-)# Yes, and the malted stuff and whatever sugars are left in the beer would most likely be unwise of a print head. ;-) So that's ir, I was trying to find the relevance to the subject. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QaLendar 2012
At 23:23 07/12/2011 +, you wrote: I'm wondering if it is the docx extension/format that is causing you grief. Does your version of Office allow you to save files as old-style doc? MSworks is a pain whith it's esxtra suffices, and a clumsy into the real progs. Back in days of DOS it was a neat package. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] A runtime version of QPC2?
Do you want t encourage mote QLers? http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mote Great slip of the fingers. I suppose the QL scene is getting smaller but (8-)# Tony Something on which to speck ulate ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] A runtime version of QPC2?
At 12:27 29/11/2011 +, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Marcos Cruz q...@programandala.net To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com As I recall it ha already been done. I think it was Geof Wicks who produced a word gamewich could be demonstrated in a cut down QPC2. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Video plug memory prod...
At 16:40 27/08/2011 -0500, you wrote: Is a standard 7-pin DIN connector as used for MIDI suitable for the QL video socket? I want to make a composite video cable... Dave, Yep, 6oclock common 3 9 oclock mono colour, not sure which round ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] PDF files (was Undue modesty?)
At 13:43 18/08/2011 +0100, you wrote: This discussion is becoming an absolute farce. Totally agree, always the case, usually a subject can't go beyond about posts before it has changed. !: I changed the subject for a good reason. No one has taken any notice. 2: I am told there are no PDF files on my site. Strange, because, with one exception, all the files on the help and advice page are PDF. Sorry about that, I was expecting some pdf being a part of the Toad's DVD ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Jpegging or what you will
At 21:18 15/08/2011 +0100, you wrote: Indeed ... it is about the purpose of the data image. Sometime you want highest quality, sometimes lesser quality for a smaller data image file size. Ofcourse it is horses for courses. There are several ways to control image size before you get to jpegging. From camera, RAW, SHQ or HQ and others depending on device. Your graphics client (Oh how I hate that misuse) normally uses a 24bit BMP you can crop before setting linear or pixel dimensions and/or pixels/inch or cm Saving as you want it, if that is jpg you have control of compression ratio, if you have had to redit for some reason you dont have to compress again, your choice to choose or forget to adjust. Then you could also print to a pdf file. The data size is controlable, from enormous for large full colour with text overlay, such as Quark output and favoured by offset printers. To very modest bw for economical transmission or storage. I could not find a pdf on Geof's site to download, I seem to remember from a good while ago that pdf of a Toady was rather large. I have been tempted by the offer of the archive on dvd, that was untill I saw the representation on JustWords. I have never read one nor even held one, had to divert my eyes from the table on which they were displayed. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute?
Mind you, there was some VERY expensive bits of kit for the QL back in the hey day - see http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=Quest%20Automation%20Ltd -- I followed your link. Why does the page have to look like it has faded in the sun, I know my eyes are not what they were being on the cusp of becoming an octogenarian. Nor have I ever understood why your Wiki down beyond adventures. DT ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Another QL mark 2 launched!
At 13:37 08/07/2011 +0200, you wrote: David, do you still have it or at least have a picture of it which you would share with the ql-users? Regards, Urs You point to the serious deficiency of this list, no pix. Last time I sent you some you failed to acknowledge reciept, and prior to that you denied the veracity of the description. The eye of an expert failed to observe my modification of moving the polarising slot. In any event the m/c is long gone, no pic taken, all well before digicams. My only QLs left are a monster in an attache size case and one to sit in the palm of my hand, I do want to take pix, and indeed have thoughts of writing up my meander thru the pooters., but geriatrics move slowly. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Another QL mark 2 launched!
At 13:26 06/07/2011 +0100, you wrote: I always thought it a pity that the QL wasn't released maybe only a year later, with a floppy drive where mdvs were. That then might have been a successful machine. There was talk of doing just that - I think Keith Mitchell had a go. Did anyone ever produce such a layout? That was one of my early bodges, A backplane or threeway/64way connector, 512Ram stuck out a little on the left. Strip board used for plane, dropped down socket for floppy I/face, Still room for cable drive to the right. mdv's removed, passthru links making edge conn' for mdv1. A deep base folded out of used offsetlitho plate. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Wide Spread
At 18:52 22/06/2011 +0100, you wrote: This takes A4 landscape which is useful for spreadsheets, printing a long strip although I have difficulty getting Windows to understand this. Many years ago I baffled the Purchase Tax boys when they came every quarter to check my books. I used a mandraulic spreadsheet made of three foolscap sheets of analasis columns (£sd) ruled thwartwise on both sides. Cleverly the bottom/long edge was folded up for the total row. When the double three pages, 18 tall by 33 wide was fully cast and balanced the Total row was unfolded bring it to the top of the next turned page, no possibility of a posting error. Came the QL and Psion, an end of roll of newsprint - cut into 8 logs and suspended behind a dot matrix printer. I managed to make it print the sheet sideways along the continuous paper. It used the font code in the QL ROM eah character sliced and turned, couldn't do all that now. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Fujitsu Printer ribbons
At 18:52 22/06/2011 +0100, you wrote: Does anyone know a source of good ribbons for my Fujitsu DL1150 dot matrix printer. The last ones were old stock dried out. Is there anyone re-manufacturing them, perhaps. This takes A4 landscape which is useful for spreadsheets, printing a long strip although I have difficulty getting Windows to understand this. Bryan H UK __ Good long time ago I found a place underneath the arches of Waterloo Station. But you can wake them up with stamp pad ink. Need to wind thru' several times to work the ink in evenly. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 86, Issue 26
At 10:26 26/04/2011 +0100, you wrote: Oh tell me about it,my surname Waugh, pronounced in Scotland as in Scots Loch, not Wao, War, Woff or even weirder. Some 60yrs ago I knew a Geordie of your name,spoken of as Billy Yuff. When Evekyn wrote his autobiography a cartoon in Private Eye - Little boy at his father's knee What did you do in the Waugh Daddy ? |As is usually the case with ch as in Scheveningen. |A sound used often in Dutch and used as a test for native Dutchness. And Germanness if you can pronounce squirrel, oak-chick, Eichhörnchen ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 86, Issue 26
At 17:52 25/04/2011 -0500, you wrote: On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 5:48 PM, paul paulh...@ameritech.net wrote: I asked a retired university latin/greek teacher I know and he offer this opinion tie-key and sigh-key are the pronunciations he used -- Paul Holmgren Mine: 2 57 300-C's in Indy Hers: 05 PT GT R/T HO Stage 1 Hoosier Corps L#6 Yes, but Americans talk funny, so the pronunciation is suspect even if the letters are the same. Around here, 'pin' and 'pen' have the exact same pronunciation! :P Dave __ Very odd that these last 2 posts have taken some 5 hours to get on the list. My daughter is in Crete at the mo', she is somewhat fluent, so I asked her. Amongst the peasantry it is said as Tea she but in what might be called high Greek it is Tie che where the ch is as in that Scottish body of water - Loch, or as in Van Goch (when not the American removal firm - Van Go) a sort of rasping H from the throat. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] One for the QL Collectors out there
At 15:28 28/03/2011 -0500, you wrote: C'mon, 'fess up! Dave ___ Even more of an Oik than previously exposed, IMHO ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Make EPROM
At 13:05 25/03/2011 +, you wrote: Does anyone know of a free utility to convert QL extensions etc into an EPROM form? Commercially, I know of Liberation's RPM program, and Jochen Merz's Thing EPROM Manager. Dilwyn Jones There was/is Eprom Manager, Jochen's I think. But you could piece it together with the info in the Pennel book, and a careful look at the TKll Eprom. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QUANTA Magazine Error.
At 15:26 22/03/2011 +, you wrote: Wouldn't it be nice if you could vote against MPs in a national election? You can, it's called tactical voting I am unlikely to see the agenda for the AGM, is there an item :- When and in which brewery to hild the next piss0up ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quorum
At 18:43 22/03/2011 +, you wrote: This is more or less my opinion, but some people apparently argue that a proxy is a pseudo-presence. One of the arguments used by those in favour of counting proxies as part of the quorum is that some companies use this in their members and shareholders meetings. Others counter this by saying but not in their board meetings, For quorum to have any other meaning that the number of those present it must and be sefined in articles of assoc' or constitution. Without such tou look round and count. No vote is taken to establish a visible state of affairs. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Quanta AGM
At 14:34 21/03/2011 +, you wrote: Deliwinn Jonse P.S. BTW, why 2 copies of the email? Stereo ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL replacements - state of play...
IThere was a Stewart or maybe a Stuart of Sawston nr Cambridge, worked at Team, Royston (where Johnathen Oakley went). He built a motherboard for the QL system, FLP included on board. Whatever came of thet, II've seen no mention of it since ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] The First Survey - Results!
At 08:33 01/03/2011 +, you wrote: Could you then please put your survey results on your website with a link? Much easier to read that as a poor text file at the end of an email. I DOOO agree, no more informative than the non appearing results of the '95 survey, ie none atall. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Happy St Davids Day
At 13:25 01/03/2011 +, you wrote: Happy St Davids day to everyone. I hope we are all wearing daffodils or leeks and eating 'cawl' soup or Welsh Rarebit to celebrate. So today's (not Toasay) the Dai, I occasionally wondered. I suppose it's not the right season for lava bread ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] The First Survey - Results!
At 12:11 01/03/2011 +, you wrote: The QL community is a good deal more conservative that we probably would like to think, Strange one this - conservative in some respects yet not in others. We do have to bear in mind that as a community we are using a base computer which is not far from 3 decades old, yet we insist on still using it. It's probably a bit inevitable that some of those who choose to use an older computer will probably not go for all the latest technology bells and whistles and remain a bit conservative in their outlook, while the rest will take up the latest thing. For example, I was a bit surprised that QL Forum took off in the way it did. Having entered my fifth score I find myself becoming increasingly Luddite, Click's reviews of what's new and on the way don't appeal in the slightest. 3D TV, surfing the web on a mobile phone, Wii , why is that WEE instead of wee aye, (radii or tumlii)or is that too Geordie ? My first email a/c was hosted by an internet cafe, I had no phone on my boat. But with my data on a floppy I could cycle into town and surf, cost a little then tho' now most libraries have it free. So I don't understand the problem of electronic delivery, and as the readershi[ dwindles the printing charges rise. So much physical work involved with the paper mag'. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] The First Survey - Results!
At 08:54 01/03/2011 +, you wrote: Someone scanned in one issue recently - check the list archives - and it came to around 50MB for a text searchable pdf. That was during a long run of emails on why can't we get a pdf copy of QL Today? - which has been covered here, in the magazine and I suspect, there's more to come in the next issue! Like jpegs pdf;s can be made with greater compression values for smaller file sizes. Also, how about an annual award ceremony for best new h/w, software, utility, lifetime achievement awards - so we can all pat ourselves on the back? *grins* Heck, I might even go to England for that. We can't do that without a snappy name, like the Oscars for example. Suggestions Qlutz of the year show ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] 57 images of dismantling a Sinclair ZX-81.
At 16:16 23/02/2011 +, you wrote: Where was that - Harrow (8-)# Sedbergh, actually. My brother-in-law went there, a rugged institution I believe. Sarten. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] 57 images of dismantling a Sinclair ZX-81.
At 17:57 23/02/2011 +, you wrote: My brother-in-law went there, a rugged institution I believe. Sarten. Sparten, sorry ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] 57 images of dismantling a Sinclair ZX-81.
At 21:47 23/02/2011 +0100, you wrote: All this trickery finally explains to me why my innocent try to just put a 27256 and a 27128 as replacement in 10 years ago were bound to fail... Marcel, Pity I cant show my implemtation, two 27512's with a buffer chip to invert the enables. Switchable between Minerva and MG, both with TKll ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [ql-users] Backplanes...
At 09:48 22/02/2011 +, you wrote: On the subject of backplanes.. I have one of these : http://www.rwapadventures.com/images/q+4-interface.jpg But alas don't have the little interface board that connects it to the QL, does anyone have one that can take a couple of high quality piccies of it, or beter still have a schematic ? Cheers. Phill. Surely you you just plug it into the QL, mem'expansion or just ribbon cable. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [ql-users] Backplanes...
At 10:25 22/02/2011 -0600, you wrote: The card pictured is not a memory card, but instead looks like the buffer card that came with those backplanes. I'm sure the backplane would work without it, but you might have problems if you use more than the first two slots. Rich Mellor may be able to tell you more. Dave ___ One hell of alot of buffer, a mem expansion would bridge the gap. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [ql-users] Backplanes...
At 19:33 21/02/2011 +, you wrote: Only in the JM and previous rom versions. From JS onwards I believe it works as it's supposed to. Certainly Minerva and MG tested each 16k ROM slot when I made my 256k EPROM expansion card Incidently I mapped the floppy drive code in that slot freom 64k upwards. I jave done many odd things in the hardware field that folk may be interested in. But when two people here asked for pics I find myself dismayed at their responses. One came back instantly with Oh no it isnt., the other to four emails gave no substantive reply save one to explain why it doesn't work. They both come across as experts and I was just an shamateur bodger. I did tread , I think, a an unusual trail through computing and have for some time have been thinking of writing it up with illustrations (crippling limitation of this board.) Not to forget the backplanes. My own solution was not planar, more like a crooked spine., in effect a 2 or 3 way expansion. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Emulator options
At 15:07 19/02/2011 +, you wrote: Emulators such as QL2K allow various QL ROMs to be preloaded by linking them to the relevant file, does anyone know if is possible to link to a set of extensions this way instead waiting for them to be LRESPR in a BOOT program? Put them into Eprom, I put all I normally needed, including programs into 240Kb on a hand built expansion card. IIn the process discovered how naughty Tony T was, QEPlll only worked in slot 0 above the 256k board limit. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] (no subject)
Is Dave Park about ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Gold card battery...
At 10:15 16/02/2011 +, you wrote: I liked David Tubbs oblique reference. (only joking of course) Tony As,indeed, I liked Rich's ref. But was mine jokular or snide ? I'm not sure. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Pic test.
At 12:30 16/02/2011 +, you wrote: If it is present, Modified eprom board, just as easyly hold two full ROM TK2 versions, Mainboard ROMs removed ofcourse. I tried to attach a pic, even reduced well below msg size limit of 40k no dice. I feel sure I saw one once, tho' might have been text. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Spam, spam and more spam
At 14:55 15/02/2011 +, Bryan Horstmannb...@newlan.org: The aove referenced post came with EIGHT layers of quotes. After a long scroll down just one line addition of 10 words. Text from the oldest quote is present in 8 other posts, two parties have posted it 3 times each.. Think about the tota; storage, the consumption of web and ISP bandwith wasted. I think of the QL and compact code, memory and storage at a premiun. An elementary windows system in 35k bytes as opposed to MSbloatware. So that's why I think such wasteful distribution is equivalent to spamming. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Spam, spam and more spam
So that's why I think such wasteful distribution is equivalent to spamming. Indeed. Top quoting does need some editing and snipping. Tony I suspect some email clients an be set n how he quote rmght be unware of the crud going out, I only use an old Eudora. No frills. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Gold card battery...
At 23:51 15/02/2011 +, you wrote: On 15/02/2011 23:47, John Gilpin wrote: Hi Dave Please can you disclose your Surname so we know it's Dave Smith or Jones we're communicating with? Thanks. Seeing as we all must have grown up through the 80s -surely the answer to that one is. Alas. Perhaps JG should look in a different ball Park ?? Miopic EOE ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-USAers] USA QLs...
At 15:40 14/02/2011 -0600, you wrote: On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 3:37 PM, David Tubbs davet...@tiscali.co.uk wrote: I could send you photos with which you might reverse engineer. I also have a few dongle boards, some adapted for the 64k eprom, used in the past to slot in diff' QDOS, inside chips removed. Yes, photos would be very helpful. Dave ___ Where to send ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-USAers] USA QLs...
Would you be willing to share the details/schematic? Dave I dont mind, only prolem is memory and no documentation. I could send you photos with which you might reverse engineer. I also have a few dongle boards, some adapted for the 64k eprom, used in the past to slot in diff' QDOS, inside chips removed. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Musers] OCD things we've done to our QLs...
At 22:04 12/02/2011 -0600, you wrote: I was never satisfied that I usually got 205-209 sectors out of a microdrive cartridge. I wanted more. I often received cartridges with anything from 190 to 222 good sectors! DANG! I wanted the extra 7K or storage. There were some longer loops around, I jad a few getting close to the max 256 sectors. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-USAers] USA QLs...
At 00:57 13/02/2011 -0600, you wrote: I have been looking at my US QL, and noting many differences from UK keyboards. Keyoard differences batween nations are un the KEYROW table, one of my early machines was German, the '_' was much more conveniently placed so I changed that and several more mods to suit me. Incidently I made an add on for QEPlll to be able to blow 64k eproms, pagong 16k at a time. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Copying
At 23:50 03/12/2010 +, you wrote: wcopy win1_ to win2_ just copies the root files (of course). I am suffering from the BBS working *perfectly* for about 10 years or more, until a hard disk failure last week. All my 23 rotated backups (in a partitioned HD) seem OK. Tony Just a suggestion, how about disk imagieing software, or DOS DISKCOPY iif the disks can be made recognisable ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Early this time
At 17:36 30/04/2010 +0100, you wrote: Maybe ql-users system removed it. There *is* an attachment called part1.2 but that is only the ql-users sig. Tony So far as I know you cannot send an attachment to this mailing list? I believed that to be the case, having once made the attempt. Was surprised on 3/1/10, one from Norman Dunbar ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Miss Quoting, or Mess
At 11:12 02/04/2010 +0100, you wrote: I too prefer top-posted messages as I rarely look at the quotes, having usually seen them earlier in their original messages, but will endeavour to follow the majority when using a particular group. Most people with whom I exchange emails top-post. This group comes through my email account rather than my Usenet account so there will always be a chance I'll forget. -- Heavy endorsement. Such a tiredome trek 'cos there is so little snipping. Has Tony counted the votes ? Was that a quorum ? If you must write below atleast have une blank line, not all mailers use a colour differentiation. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QUANTA Survey
It all seems thoroughly Quantesque, Still, if it will hardly matter if the results are published as widely as the last one. At 18:20 17/02/2010 +, you wrote: On Wednesday 17 Feb 2010 17:27:09 Derek Stewart wrote: I selected option 1, which I took to be; I Strongly Agree I will be introducing the wrong information in the survey now. The Survey should of been proof read before being published. That was all my fault. When testing the survey I did spot that there should have been an indication to which was Strongly Agree/Strongly disagree but I forgot to ask Keith to change this. The spellings and inconsistencies were also all my fault. I did try to incorporate the suggestions that had been sent in when it was initially planned, and each time we do this, hopefully we will get better. I notice that Keith and Dan have now added a comment to which is Strongly Agree on the scale and Dilwyn's suggestions on some of my spelling mistakes have now been corrected. The reason for the lack of collecting a name or email address was down to the idea that the results should be available to all and I did not want any possibility that someone could complain about lack of data protection if they could be identified. Any comments about the survey are welcomed as I would like to see it run much more regularly so everyone can see how we are changing. I suppose while I am writing I do have a question? Has anyone produced a virtual machine containing an emulator that could be moved from machine to machine, OS to OS? Regards John ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2687 - Release Date: 02/14/10 07:35:00 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] qxl.win
Harking back a bit. Having followed the thread I am a little puzzled. If large files are a burden to access time why not use smaller QXL.WINs ? Have several. The QL taught me a primary lesson, seperation of prog's data, MDV1 2, QDOS in ROM to me is analagous to the Windows C: drive, off and from which I keep everything possible, out of Uncle Bill's mucky sandpit. I have always used several drives or volumes and able have a QXL.win on each, not that I ever used a full batch. A problem if your PC only has C: which is bad news anyway, MS recomend the Pagefile is in a different volume. A possible work around might be to mount a folder as a volume ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Survey questions RFC
At 10:43 27/11/2009 +, George wrote: It would be interesting to see the survey's results. Yes indeedy, I never saw anything after making the suggestion of a survey wal back then. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] More BASIC Queries
At 08:15 14/11/2009 +, you wrote: Is there a way of stepping through a BASIC program, line by line, for debugging purposes? If so how? Lawrence gave us SSTEP etc, does it work without Minerva ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] QL Wiki
Maybe a little mention of the QL Wiki, which is continuing to build nicely :-) Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk Perhaps too small a mention ? Thought I would take a peek, no link here or on your web sites - had to Google for it. Surprised no mention of Chas Dillon, I have bot found an editor to match, or evn come close, to his. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL Wiki
At 16:33 06/10/2009 +0100, you wrote: David Tubbs wrote, On 6/10/09 16:22: Maybe a little mention of the QL Wiki, which is continuing to build nicely :-) Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk Perhaps too small a mention ? Thought I would take a peek, no link here or on your web sites - had to Google for it. Surprised no mention of Chas Dillon, I have bot found an editor to match, or evn come close, to his. ... and from the look of it you need a good sub-editor (8-)# Pity you didn't mention the link you found! Are we talking about http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_QL Other major omissions: Simon Goodwin Digital Precision Bill Richardson JMS Rich Mellor Qbranch ... or am I looking at the worng wiki? Yes, I presumed Rich was meaning his own. http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=Sinclair%20QL%20Home%20Computer%20Wikilang=en ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL SCART Connections
At 10:00 12/03/2009 +, you wrote: The scart is a straight through wiring with small series resistance. What is this NANDing and NORing? As I recall from a couple of decades ago the combined sync needed separation, I did it once for a little Motorola monitor. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL SCART Connections
At 16:15 11/03/2009 +, you wrote: A customer wants to have at look at creating his own QL Scart cable (this will be his first QL!). Is it the same Pole ? Anyway, it must be quicker simpler to use composite video thru' the SCART adaptor plug. Saves the NANDing or NORing too. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL/QL Parts
Perhaps some need counselling, beastiality with poor little cubs, not on ! At 09:51 09/03/2009 +, you wrote: Go Boy Go(lt) wrote: David said .. An aquaintance of mine had a couple lying idle in a bedroom. he might be persuaded to ship one. This is doing my head in. Do I need a doctor?! ;-) John in Wales No but the couple in the bedroom might ? All the best - Bill ___ ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL/QL Parts
An aquaintance of mine had a couple lying idle in a bedroom. he might be persuaded to ship one. At 18:07 07/03/2009 +0100, you wrote: Hi All I'm the QL fan since 1987, since I saw it in a first popular IT book published in our country... Anyway, can you please tell me if you have available CRT display, originally developed for QL (Micro-something, I think), with a signal cable? If so, what would be the price, including shipping to Poland? Also, what would be the price for a barebone QL, with european power supply? TIA, Sergiusz ___ ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL/QL Parts
A second thought. Use the composite video signal which can go straight into many recent TV sets. Or via a video to scart adaptor into a TV or VCR. Shipping a Microvitec woud be a horrendous price. At 18:07 07/03/2009 +0100, you wrote: Hi All I'm the QL fan since 1987, since I saw it in a first popular IT book published in our country... Anyway, can you please tell me if you have available CRT display, originally developed for QL (Micro-something, I think), with a signal cable? If so, what would be the price, including shipping to Poland? Also, what would be the price for a barebone QL, with european power supply? TIA, Sergiusz ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.557 / Virus Database: 270.11.9/1988 - Release Date: 06/03/2009 19:17 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Nebula II
At 12:33 17/02/2009 +, you wrote: Does anyone have any knowledge of a QL game called Nebula II from the 1980s sometimes? Not the foggiest . . . . . ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] slowdown
Was no problem here either in download or trial. At 15:58 28/01/2009 -0800, you wrote: It was when I downloaded the file at http://download.sysinternals.com/Files/ProcessMonitor.zip My A/V (F-Prot) said it was 'a potential', so I stopped their; better things to do etc... Regards Andy Barber From: David Tubbs davet...@tiscali.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Wednesday, 28 January, 2009 20:06:15 Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] slowdown At 11:49 28/01/2009 -0800, you wrote: Warning! I got a Virus alert when I downloaded the file! Regards Andy Barber Which file Which sit and link What virus ? ? ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.15/1921 - Release Date: 28/01/2009 06:37 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] My new German QL
At 15:26 28/12/2008 +0100, you wrote: I leave with you a picture of the seller: http://personales.ya.com/badared/images/foros/ql/otros/elefante_blanco.jpg Reminds me of one of my first QLs that I got from Milton Hall, stout model with the Dtype connectors instead of the BT style. But particularly I like the position of the underline character. It put me on the track of messing with the ROM to achieve that and other alterations to layout, Not to mention constructing several keyboards. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K
Thanks Jimmy I discovered that I had downloaded 96a 3 yrs ago so I got it started, looks fine. I used Jan's QLAY many yrs ago, on a 386 PC. Anyway, just got the update, will start over. D At 02:54 19/06/2008 +0200, you wrote: Hi David, I'm experimenting hardware problems on the website as I just changed it last week-end to a new VMware ESX one. Problem seems to be a ram failure and I just removed the faulty memory modules. I plan next week-end to do some more tests using memtest. This concern http://www.jadiam.org Sorry for these problems. The website is now back up right by now. I hope the server will not crash again. Cheers, Jimmy. -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] De la part de David Tubbs Envoyé : mercredi 18 juin 2008 22:15 À : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : [Ql-Users] QL2K Anybody know what's up with the websites ? Neither of the links on Dilwyn's site work - one crashes IE. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.24.3/1472 - Release Date: 29/05/2008 07:27 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] QL2K
Anybody know what's up with the websites ? Neither of the links on Dilwyn's site work - one crashes IE. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] OT - WIN98 request
Hi Malcolm, Have you tried Microsoft, could well be there still. You might have to use a genuine instalation in order to be able to collect, probably would not need to be the 98 in question. They are getting fussy about pirates. At 19:10 28/04/2008 +0100, you wrote: Hi, I need a copy of the WIN98 Upgrade CD. I have WIN98 on an old Pentium I PC, with a version installed as - Windows 98 4.10.98 I have a WIN98 CD Second Edition, and a WIN98SE CD. Yet neither of these are recognised by this computer, to upgrade. I need the upgrade to recognise and install for a wifi connection. The computer is requesting the WIN98 Upgrade CD, for this version of WIN98. This way, I will not have to wipe all the contents and start again. Can anyone help ? -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 27/04/2008 09:39 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] OT - WIN98 request
If you are on ow I could get it and send it, only half meg At 21:16 01/05/2008 +0100, you wrote: In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], David Tubbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Hi David, I could do that ... the installation is genuine. I just haven't had a web browser operative recently as M$ Explorer has developed some problem or other ... :-( I have now gone over to the Opera browser, again. Hi Malcolm, Have you tried Microsoft, could well be there still. You might have to use a genuine instalation in order to be able to collect, probably would not need to be the 98 in question. They are getting fussy about pirates. At 19:10 28/04/2008 +0100, you wrote: Hi, I need a copy of the WIN98 Upgrade CD. I have WIN98 on an old Pentium I PC, with a version installed as - Windows 98 4.10.98 I have a WIN98 CD Second Edition, and a WIN98SE CD. Yet neither of these are recognised by this computer, to upgrade. I need the upgrade to recognise and install for a wifi connection. The computer is requesting the WIN98 Upgrade CD, for this version of WIN98. This way, I will not have to wipe all the contents and start again. Can anyone help ? -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.5/1400 - Release Date: 27/04/2008 09:39 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.6/1404 - Release Date: 29/04/2008 18:27 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] HDD problems
I have a large suspect drive and in surfing for low level formatting info I chanced on the following, just had to share the thought. = Fixing a hard disk crash It's really not too difficult to fix your own hard drive, if the problem is a head crash, or the infamous Seagate stiction problem, if you know what to do. You will require #4/0 steel wool, Varsol, WD-40, a few hand tools, and about 45 minutes. First, you need a clean room, so make sure the garage door is closed before you begin. Move those old lawnmower parts off the bench. Disassemble the sealed unit and carefully wash all parts with Varsol. Bend the read/write heads out of the way and then disassemble the platter stack. VERY CAREFULLY buff the platter surfaces with the #4/0 steel wool. This will remove any existing data, level out any surface defects, and help to redistribute the magnetic media and fill in those pesky bad sectors that most drives have. Reassemble the platter stack, and using a .015 feeler gauge, bend the read/write head back to the platter surface, using the feeler gauge to set the gap. This is a slightly higher gap than the factory uses, but it reduces the chance of head collisions with any flotsam you neglected to remove. Give the head and platters a good shot of WD-40 and reassemble the unit. If your drive has a filter, replace it with a clean section of gauze pad. All that's left is to low level and DOS format the drive, and you're back in business. I haven't tried this yet myself, but my friend's wife's cousin's, sister-in-law's husband knows a technician who does it all the time. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Problem with Qubide
At 11:00 09/04/2008 +0200, you wrote: However which could be in your opinion the origin of the problem and which could be the definitive solution? You ppear to have pin-pointed the the problem ! Pun intended. So more than just reinserting go a bit harder at it. Chip pins need a good abrade with a typewriter rubber, support them well to keep alignment. Any other contacts that you can possibly rub in any way you can before replacing all with a generous use of switch cleaner. One could wonder if there is something about the atmosphere in which the machine lives. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Micro Peripherals Disk Interfaces
Compare eprom code, could lust be a dodgy bit/byte At 20:51 28/03/2008 +, you wrote: I have 3 x v5.1 MicroP disk interfaces which all work fine using the original EPROM. However, two of them will work with the QFLP upgrade EPROM. The last one steadfastly refuses to read a disk with the QFLP upgrade EPROM inserted. Does anyone have any ideas why? I have looked at the boards - the odd one had some additional wires added - removing these made no difference. It still works fine with the original ROM. Now there's a puzzle -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.22.1/1347 - Release Date: 27/03/2008 19:15 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Connecting Disk Drives
Hi Rich, You must surely have something else in which to check the drives ? I never used ED's but never seen fuses on flp's or HDD's You did pump juice into your GC when you connected, did you create or aggravate a problem on the card ? DT At 20:35 17/03/2008 +, you wrote: OK so I have blown a fuse on a disk drive tonight - and still not resolved the issue with my Gold Card How did I blow the fuse? Well I have 2 x bare ED disk drives and was going to fit them into a case. They are jumpered as DS0 and DS1 to enable easy installation! I powered flp2_ (DS1) and connected it to my Gold Card - the stripe was on the side numbered 1 on the 34 way connector on the disk drive. Drive was on constantly, so I turned the cable over and the light goes out. DIR flp2_ and the QL tries to read a disk. OK - puzzling about Pin 1 but what the heck. OK then connect flp1_ (DS0) the same way. Before I touch it with the power cable (I had forgotten to turn off the psu), I plug in the flat ribbon and BANG goes the fuse - now why?? turning the cables over should never cause this, whether the drive is powered or not! Yes the other end was connected to the Gold Card, but the QL was off OK turn off the power. Gold Card and QL on its own working. OK. Turn it off. Reconnect the disk drive (flp2_ ) to see if that is still ok. Turn everything on. QL makes the horrible noise from the speaker I was getting with the two JM ROM version QLs before. Turn off everything. Disconnect the disk drive - power on the QL on its own - fine Plug in the Gold Card - again the horrible noise. By the way, the one machine which had started working with the Gold Card when I upgraded it to JS ROM, stopped working with it again last weekend. Any suggestions!? -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services URL:http://www.rwapsoftware.co.uk URL:http://www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 16/03/2008 10:34 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] amiga floppy
It is the disc layout that is Amiga, a drive is a drive is a drive. I'm sure Amiga didn't mak a special. At 15:49 18/03/2008 +0200, you wrote: Can I use an Amifga floppy with a Gold card QL or trum card QL ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.519 / Virus Database: 269.21.7/1331 - Release Date: 16/03/2008 10:34 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K
At 22:50 11/02/2008 +, you wrote: Has anyone had any experience in getting QL2K or QLay2 emulators to print from the parallel port of a PC? My printer is connected to USB, so I can't test the printing. I rather think you will need not only a parallel port but also a pretty old printer, one that still understands characters. I have not seen a printer that accepts codes and characters for ages, all the conversion work is done by the windows drivers. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
Oops, sorry - wrong button A strange absense or piss-placement of newline characters, but where does it originate ??? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
At 13:30 05/02/2008 +0100, you wrote: On 5 Feb 2008 at 8:38, Derek Stewart wrote: Hi, The high spam indicator is configured in the email client, so just define the mailing as non-spam. No actually it's in my mailbox with the Internet address provider. To alter Windows Primary partitions, which is usually all the space on the disk. The partition requires to be defragmented and a use a utility on the Linux CD/DVD in dosutils folder called FIPS. Or else the prog I used, that also allowed me to create an extended partition and create the linux partitions in there. Which is a dos program that will split windows primary partitions including NTFS partitions. Oh, and so that we could get back on topic, the reason I did this (install linux on my laptop) was to see whether I could reproduce the problems others on this list have had, i.e. QPC behaving strangely. I succeeded. A better solution is to add a second hard drive and install Linux. Ahmmm, that's a bit difficult in a laptop. Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.20/1259 - Release Date: 04/02/2008 20:42 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
At 21:51 05/02/2008 +, you wrote: I was not seeking guidence or solutions to problems long past. Don't ask questions then! What on earth gave rise to a SPAM-HIGH: warning ? Answer ? :- Who can tell, it's a PC thing! :-) That was the only question ! ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
Bugger, SORRY, thought I had got it off list ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
Norman, As a single paragraph yours is unreadable. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
Looking at my inbox it is evident there are some Char(13)'s missing in Norman's quoted text. Before the there are 3 CHR(10)s At 21:20 04/02/2008 +, you wrote: And dare I say it for fear of being expelled from the QL community, the email was perfect in Outlook Express! Best Wishes, Geoff ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.19/1256 - Release Date: 02/02/2008 13:50 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Portable computers - experiences
At 17:19 27/01/2008 +, you wrote: Hi, What are users experiences with portable computers ? Hi Malcolm That is a very broad question, can you narrow it ? Frankly I don't think I would want one of today's offerings - if you are thinking of getting on I can give you a number of caveats. Could be easier by phone rather than in novella form. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Not really List problems
At 18:04 27/01/2008 +0100, you wrote: PS: Did my mail re VirtualBox arrive? I sent that about 24hrs ago, before reverting to my old email address. It did, so it is unkind to call it a list problem, look to your own ISP or email server. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] samsung ql composite
At 12:30 19/01/2008 +0200, you wrote: The scart cable also works Is the composite pal pin different at Samsyng QL? I cant put my hands on a circuit diagram but I seem to remember there is a transistor used to cobine the colour lines, the scart would use the RGB pins. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] List problems
At 09:23 17/01/2008 +0100, you wrote: I'm sure Per said that he had Bruce on the case and to 'watch this space'. He then mentioned this gilfaethwy person - Mea culpa, I missed that at the bottom thinking the rest to be quoted text. But where have they been for so long, some inter-galactic node in the ether ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] List problems
Has the subject moved on fro Per's missing mails ? I have just had four postings returned as undeliverable, though they have appeared in the List from Oct' last to the 8th of Jan. Each having been on a long journey [EMAIL PROTECTED] from montecristo.dreamhost.com (helo=frida.dreamhost.com) by bdgateway1.accesst.com [EMAIL PROTECTED]... User unknown ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] fast find
At 23:11 07/01/2008 +, you wrote: Go to control panel (classic view) - administrative tools - services Then find Indexing Service. Right click on it and STOP the service Right click and select properties - change startup to Disabled. Ah, thanks. Done. When clicking on 'Services' I get: Not only stopping indexing, also auto search network, and many other Services eat up runtime resources, here is a useful link. http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1786008,00.asp ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Q60 power supply
At 11:12 02/12/2007 +, you wrote: In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am not sure Tony that you are thinking of an old-fashioned AT power supply. The latter have 2 six pin plugs - i.e. no pins 1415. They also do not use a green wire. The only pin neither ground nor a given voltage is the P(ower) G(ood) pin which is orange - but since this stabilises at +5 VDC, I don't think that shorting to ground would be quite the thing or am I wrong here? Christopher Cave I have no knowledge of what is required by the Qx0 but I am sure you have the full range from the AT pack. I am not sure what is meant by shorting to ground, tho' it could be the PowerGood needs to be taken low. I remember that it is necessary to have a sufficient load on the 12v supply or they do not work, but an HDD should suffice. Or a 12v auto bulb if needed. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Q60 power supply
At 18:06 30/11/2007 +, you wrote: When I assembled my Q60, I just used a PC case that came to hand. The motherboard power on this is delivered by two connectors labelled P8 P9. To get the power supply to switch on in the absence of a M'board using these plugs I had to link one of their lines to a ground on one of the other 4-pin plugs. This has worked for a year or so but now the link has come adrift from P8/P9 and I can't remember where it should go. Can anyone help please? Christopher Cave http://pinouts.ru/pin_Power.shtml ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] QUBIDE problem
At 17:13 18/10/2007 +0100, you wrote: of course, i clearly remember my first day in infants school when i was 4 or 5. A sort of uncertain clarity - like I used to be indecisive . . . now I am not so sure ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Punters
At 21:01 10/10/2007 +0100, you wrote: Same for me: there definitely must be some differences in the brains on the Island vs continent! (no offense meant: without the big island we would not have the QL!) There is no offence. This really concerns the finer nuances of a word I too immediately thought nuance then a word from over there - how drole - ditto ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Timeslip
My last post took less than 2 mins to come back to me, yesterday they were taking an hour - wonder where and why. Makes for a turgid interchannge ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Tea for two?
At 15:26 04/10/2007 +0100, you wrote: I assume being a tight wad your one reason was money? (... or have you found another reason now (8-)# ) Tony The sheer effort of driving - less enjoyable than in the past. More traffic and ano domini Kind offer, but up top of Cambs. Do you go up M! ? I could make it to Junction with A45, Weedon near Daventry ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Tea for two?
We are going via the M$) (in the same vein. Where are you coming from? Nth Cambs - Nr Peterbro' Have a friend nr Northampton, would have held my wagon. Never mind - enjoy - thanks for the thought ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] batch file
Remember the tale, Paddy, when asked for directions said Oh no ! If I was going there I would not start from here. At 17:26 16/09/2007 +0100, you wrote: I need some help to create a little DOS batch file to select QL emulators. My flash memory drive has QPC, QemuLator and QLay on it, so I need to write a short batch file to select which one to start. Something in dos along the lines of: So why invoke Windows applications with DOS ? W98 XP will suggest opening a folder to view files - do that - In the root have links to each prog. Be warned that the Stick may come up with different drive letters, this will throw into confusion any config routine, certainly in Qemulator. Not to mention when inserted in another machine, the serial code needs re-entering for Qem' atleast. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] SPAM-HIGH: OUTLN
At 17:46 11/09/2007 +0200, you wrote: David Tubbs a écrit : I have never known what this was for and always wondered why it got into my Boot prog Well, now you know what it's for... :-) Hardly Appologies for SPAMMING ! So I will say Goodbye All DT As to how it got into your boot file - Qpac2, perhaps? Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.485 / Virus Database: 269.13.14/999 - Release Date: 10/09/2007 17:43 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] Editor 3.04
Pleased I am to have recently got the modern version (courtesy of Rich Mellor who helped me pass the UNZIP) I am finding a couple of problems - features or bugs. I am using Qemulator, and my devices are just MSDOS/Windows directories. While editing an existing file, then wishing to save to the same device I get the message that there is no room. but saving to ramdisk and using QRAM to put it where I want is OK. The RU command (read unformatted - binary) is missing, and I lauded it only a short while ago. Discovered as I wanted to change default devices in QRAM, just like Dilwyn's progeamme, so I had to use a Window's Hex Editor. I am disappointed it is not welcoming of the mouse. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] West Midlands Workshop
At 21:47 28/07/2007 +0100, you wrote: Copy Date for the next Quanta Magazine is August 5th. - just about a week away and I hope to have more details regarding the West Midlands Autumn Workshop by then. Atlast something nearer the center of gravity of the country, how, I wonder, does that compare with the CG of members, users readers ? I understand that Mike Bedford-White is planning this event single handed - where are all the others when you need them! Did no-one answer the call ? Did anyone hear the call ? What call ? I would agree that Spring and Autumn Workshops seems to fit the bill admirably but who do I know with a camper van? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [ql-users] Converter program
At 18:17 25/07/2007 +0100, you wrote: Was a quote from:- http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/228.html for the function would you not just use EDITOR or FILED, or a trivial basic routine ? Ah, I see. Yes of course, an editor or Filed or something similar could be used. Some people prefer to have a dedicated program to do MDV to FLP conversions, especially when a batch of files is concerned. Anyway, as this was an existing old program it was a handy exercise to update it, that's all. It's there for anyone who wants it, those confident with editors or the like can do it that way too. I didn't mean an editor(s), in my minds eye I can still see Freddie demonstrating exactly that procedure. It is my preference to use something visible, you know what is happening, in the same way I prefer a spread sheet to a bespoke database. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] [ql-users] Converter program
At 20:22 24/07/2007 +0100, you wrote: . . . . . the night we went to Birmingham by way of Beachy Head . . . . . . GKC Or is there a longer way round ? Eh?? Oh well, that's that one killed stone cold dead then :-( -- Dilwyn Jones Was a quote from:- http://www.cs.rice.edu/~ssiyer/minstrels/poems/228.html for the function would you not just use EDITOR or FILED, or a trivial basic routine ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Converter program
. . . . . the night we went to Birmingham by way of Beachy Head . . . . . . GKC Or is there a longer way round ? ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
