[ql-users] North American QL Show Saturday September 30th 2006 - America I'm coming...
Hi all Just 15 minutes ago I've got the confirmation from my frequent fyler programme that my desired flights are confirmed. So then: I will attend the QL show in Niagara Falls next month! I'm happy to meet good old friends and chat on black box issues. In a storm of QL enthusiasm I just downloaded QPC2 V3.22 and fired it up. It runs, but what should I do with it now? It's around 2 years since I QLed the last time. Did I really have forgotten how to operate my system? ;-) Working with Windows day by day makes it quite hard to operate the QL's console (SBASIC), QPAC2 and even my own QTop. BTW: Is the show the place to buy QDT and get first hand support? Or is there a german version or something which is only available at JMS? Regards...Urs http://mypage.bluewin.ch/QLvsJaguar/ now with my first blog ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QL roms
Some information which may help: Mai 1985: Sinclair's QL armada FOREIGN language versions of the QL are now coming into production with software packages translated. The first of the new machines, a Spanish version, has already been launched, and Sinclair Research is to follow that with French, Italian and Danish. Further planned launches include Turkish, Greek, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, and Arabic. Some countries, such as Greece, require completely different keyboards, and others, such as France have different keyboard layouts, says a spokeswoman.(Sinclair User Issue 39, June 1985) 2.1 QDOS (this part of the FAQ is mainly based on articles in SQLW Aug. 1987 and Dec. 1990) QDOS is the original QL operating system. The versions are: % v0.05 : mentioned on Sinclair's prelimary 150 pages QDOS Manual written by Tony Tebby, later becomming the 195 pages QL Technical Guide written by David Karlin Tony Tebby (according to readers letter from Alan Turnbull in Popular Computing Weekly Vol 3 No 34, 23-29 August 1984) % v0.06 : dito % v0.07 : dito v0.08 : last pre-release version. v1.00 'FB' : came out in April 1984. This version of QDOS had lots of errors. v1.01 'PM' : Faster than FB, more tolerant of the microdrives, but it had still lots of errors. Both FB and PM ROMs were packed with bugs and needed a 'kludge board' to carry extra chips outside the computer. v1.02 'AH' : three 16K EPROM chips, the 'first useable version of QDOS' (Sinclair QLW Aug. 1987 p.18) v1.03 'JM' : first ROM supplied in two chips. Similar to AH but four bugs less (according to QLW Aug. 1987 p.18). AH and JM ROMs soon replaced the FB and PM ROMs. These were inside the box and had fewer bugs. v1.10 'JS' : arrives early in 1985. Last version used in machines made for sale in britain. First version which is able to link more than one plug-in device to the QL. New problems with function VER$ in the JS ROM. 'JSU': a special version for American QLs because of other television standards. contains 'all the JS bugs and features' (QLW Aug 87 p.20), plus the changes for the American TV. v1.13 'MGx': European ROMs. Has one new bug in the line drawing routine and kills several bugs. The third Character indicates the national variant of the ROM. The national messages, character sets and so on are in the smaller 16K ROM. % MGD : danish ROM % MGx : dutch ROM MGE : spanish ROM MGF : french ROM MGG : german ROM % MGx : greek ROM MGI : italian ROM % MGS : swedish ROM % MGx : turkish ROM xxx (danish, dutch, greek, turkish ROMs according to Sohail S Bhatti, Quanta magazine Volume 9 Issue 12, January 1993) v1.13 'EFP': should mean sigma-FP but the mexican chip makers couldn't find a sigma stamp (according to QLW Aug. 1987 p.21). These ROM's are further developments of the MG ROM and cannot be mixed with other QDOS 1.13 chips. (QL FAQ Firmware.txt) Best regards...Urs Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] im Auftrag von Dilwyn Jones Gesendet: Sa 12.08.2006 12:02 An: QL Users List Betreff: [ql-users] QL roms I've had an email from a former QL user in Finland concerning some international ROM version letters. I know that Sinclair used JS-U (USA), MG-G(Germany), MG-I (Italy), MG-F(French) and MG-E (Spain). Does anyone know of any other national ROM variants - what were the codes for Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Portuguese and other national variations of the ROM? -- Dilwyn Jones -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.9/417 - Release Date: 11/08/2006 ___ 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] North American QL Show Saturday September 30th 2006
I leave for summer holidays on Friday. Question: Who else of the Europeans will attend the American Show? Urs ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
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Re: [ql-users] OT: 15 CRT's
Sad... We really ned 15 as space is an issue. We need them for part exchange in a nationwide maintanance project. If we install them TFT's the installation base of CRT will become immediately broken if you know what I mean. ;-) Price for new one should be aroun 100Euro. Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Darren Branagh Gesendet: Donnerstag, 24. November 2005 16:59 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [ql-users] OT: 15 CRT's Arrh We threw out about 70 of these only 2 weeks ago, going for TFT's instead in the office here. How much do you want to pay inc. shipping to Switzerland per unit? Maybe contact me privately and I'll see what I can do? I know I can get about 30-40 17 inch ones here immediately, or are these too big? Darren. dbranaghATcmsperipheralsDOTcom -Original Message- From: Koenig Urs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 November 2005 14:28 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ql-users] OT: 15 CRT's Importance: High Hi all I'm still reading (at least the subjects)... I have an OT query: - We are desperately seeking for 15 CRT's. - New or reconditioned. - 220/240Voltage. - Will be operated with DOS-PC's in VGA-Textmode - Shipment to Switzerland... Any ideas? Regards...Urs ___ 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 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] OT: 15 CRT's
Hi all I'm still reading (at least the subjects)... I have an OT query: - We are desperately seeking for 15 CRT's. - New or reconditioned. - 220/240Voltage. - Will be operated with DOS-PC's in VGA-Textmode - Shipment to Switzerland... Any ideas? Regards...Urs ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
AW: [ql-users] for the Swiss QL Meeting Members
To compare with Arnoulds idea of the toy-computer have a look at the mentioned Amstrad phones: At 29GBP: http://www.amstrad.com/emp_games.html This seams to include a ZX Spectrum emulator... At 99GBP: http://www.amstrad.com/e3_intro.html Best regards...Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Sonntag, 13. Februar 2005 10:21 An: QL-Users Betreff: [ql-users] for the Swiss QL Meeting Members Have a look at: http://www.bbcworld.com/content/template_clickonline.asp?pageid=666co_pageid=19 and click on 100$ laptop. Regards, Ian ___ 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
AW: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland
Hi all It 10 to 6 and Arnould just left We (Lisbeth and Jon Dent, Ian Pizer, Arnould Nazarian and I) had a great afternoon with deep discussions on the QL and other issues. Here's a link to pic of today's Ad hoc Swiss QL-Meeting: http://mypage.bluewin.ch/QLvsJaguar/Ad_hoc_Swiss-QL-Meeting_Feb2005_HPIM0560-resized.JPG (left to right: Arnould, Ian, Lisbeth, Jon) Have a nice weekend...Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Koenig Urs Gesendet: Mittwoch, 9. Februar 2005 09:04 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: AW: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Our offices are in 6210 Sursee, Suhrentalstrasse 10, Building Enterprise. Follow the link to find the map and picture of building: http://www.bison-systems.ch/de/public/unternehmen/filialen/sursee.htm I will pick you up at the main entrance in the middle of the building (doors are closed at Saturday) at 2pm. Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005 14:15 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: RE: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Not sure I come but in case, 2pm Saturday but where exactly? Ian -- Message original -- Subject: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:42:08 +0100 From: Koenig Urs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all I suggest this coming Saturday Feb 12th at 2 O'clock, so we will have about 3 hours for our meeting. Location: http://www.bison-systems.ch/de/public/unternehmen/filialen/sursee.htm OK? Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Arnould Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005 10:40 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hello, Any time for me. As shops close on 4 O'clock, it could even be 5 or 6 O'clock for me. Arnould On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:27:44 +0100, Dent wrote Hi Elisabeth and I could come to Sursee on Saturday. What time do you suggest? Jon. - Original Message - From: Koenig Urs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 4:26 PM Subject: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hi I would be around on Saturday or Sunday for a chat as well. I could offer our company offices in Sursee as host. Would really be nice to see you, Jon and hopefully others! Urs WebMail / Magic OnLine http://www.magic.fr ___ 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 ___ 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 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
AW: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland
Our offices are in 6210 Sursee, Suhrentalstrasse 10, Building Enterprise. Follow the link to find the map and picture of building: http://www.bison-systems.ch/de/public/unternehmen/filialen/sursee.htm I will pick you up at the main entrance in the middle of the building (doors are closed at Saturday) at 2pm. Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von [EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005 14:15 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: RE: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Not sure I come but in case, 2pm Saturday but where exactly? Ian -- Message original -- Subject: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Date: Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:42:08 +0100 From: Koenig Urs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all I suggest this coming Saturday Feb 12th at 2 O'clock, so we will have about 3 hours for our meeting. Location: http://www.bison-systems.ch/de/public/unternehmen/filialen/sursee.htm OK? Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Arnould Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005 10:40 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hello, Any time for me. As shops close on 4 O'clock, it could even be 5 or 6 O'clock for me. Arnould On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:27:44 +0100, Dent wrote Hi Elisabeth and I could come to Sursee on Saturday. What time do you suggest? Jon. - Original Message - From: Koenig Urs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 4:26 PM Subject: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hi I would be around on Saturday or Sunday for a chat as well. I could offer our company offices in Sursee as host. Would really be nice to see you, Jon and hopefully others! Urs WebMail / Magic OnLine http://www.magic.fr ___ 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 ___ 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
AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland
Hi all I suggest this coming Saturday Feb 12th at 2 O'clock, so we will have about 3 hours for our meeting. Location: http://www.bison-systems.ch/de/public/unternehmen/filialen/sursee.htm OK? Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von Arnould Gesendet: Dienstag, 8. Februar 2005 10:40 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hello, Any time for me. As shops close on 4 O'clock, it could even be 5 or 6 O'clock for me. Arnould On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:27:44 +0100, Dent wrote Hi Elisabeth and I could come to Sursee on Saturday. What time do you suggest? Jon. - Original Message - From: Koenig Urs [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 4:26 PM Subject: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Hi I would be around on Saturday or Sunday for a chat as well. I could offer our company offices in Sursee as host. Would really be nice to see you, Jon and hopefully others! Urs WebMail / Magic OnLine http://www.magic.fr ___ 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
AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland
Hi I would be around on Saturday or Sunday for a chat as well. I could offer our company offices in Sursee as host. Would really be nice to see you, Jon and hopefully others! Urs -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Im Auftrag von - Aucun - Gesendet: Sonntag, 6. Februar 2005 12:49 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland Next week I will be in Swtzerland (Schaffhausen) to visit my grandmother who will be 95 on Tuesday. Is it possible to organize a mini QL meeting only for me? In fact I would like to speak with Jon Dent, any day/time between Thursday 10 and Tuesday 15. Arnould WebMail / Magic OnLine http://www.magic.fr ___ 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
[ql-users] QL 2004 - Swiss visitors
Hi all I renewed my ql-users subscription this week. Thank you Bruce! Tomorrow at least five Swiss QLers will be travelling to the Netherlands: - Jon Dent - his wife Lisbeth Dent - Markus Dettwiler - Ruedi Rindisbacher - Myself I hope to meet many of you and have a good QL show! Cu in the Netherlands...Urs ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.quanta.org.uk/mailing.htm
