[Ql-Users] QL is worryingly nearly 40 do we get a midlife crisis party anywhere?

QL is worryingly nearly 40 do we get a midlife crisis party anywhere?Also the list as been quieter even tha nusual where is everyone? John A ___ QL-Users Mailing List

Re: [Ql-Users] m68k.info talk

I enjoyed it  ... A bit  of "in line German" but totally understandableThanks for doing it Marcel!John A On Sunday, 4 April 2021, 00:30:22 BST, Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users wrote: A short notice that my talk about the QL and its operating systems that I did for the m68k.info webpage

[Ql-Users] Fw: Fw: Next friday m68k chat: Sinclair QL and Alpha Micro Machines

- Forwarded message - From: John Alexander To: Urs Koenig (QL) Sent: Sunday, 24 January 2021, 21:33:05 GMTSubject: Re: [Ql-Users] Fw: Next friday m68k chat: Sinclair QL and Alpha Micro Machines Yeah it was very entertaining thanks for a good show I missed the first 10 mins

[Ql-Users] Fw: Next friday m68k chat: Sinclair QL and Alpha Micro Machines

Urs will be presenting to the M68k group.I figured some may want to turn up as the show is pretty good!  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android - Forwarded message - From: "Carsten Strotmann" To: "debian-...@lists.debian.org" Cc: Sent: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 at 19:10 Subject: Next friday

Re: [Ql-Users] QL/E v3.20 is out!

I belive you are talking on the Planet 68K talk 22/01/21 is that correct?What will you be talking about ? Will all this stuff be mentioned? Thanks for the hard work John A On Thursday, 7 January 2021, 21:01:23 GMT, Urs Koenig (QL) via Ql-Users wrote: Simon wrote: >  Thank You Ever

[Ql-Users] Planet68K a new website for the old timers ;-)

is interested in doing a talk I'm sure he'll more than consider it! Failing that you may just want to visit and see what's going on ! Hope that's interesting for at least a few of you guys! John Alexander On Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 19:07:19 GMT, Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users wrote: Wolfgang

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-VGA

Indeed, one might say it's more of a mark up decription of what you  would like to see the hardware been rather than a S/W program to run on the H/W. Sounds so pedantic doesn't it ;-)JA On Thursday, 9 January 2020, 22:11:31 GMT, Norman Dunbar via Ql-Users wrote: See! I said I knew

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-VGA

Yes , think of it of a high level and standardised method of describing the configuration of your FPGA hardware rather than a program for it to execute.For example I could define  logic blocks to act as flipflops and attach the input to one pin and the out put to another they don't need to 

Re: [Ql-Users] QL-VGA

I have a Book of the Face account but only for those who cant use anything else Also I used the forum a few times commented and also tried asking for info but got nowhere.Problem with that is after awhile with no one talking to you then you stop loading up the page and logging in to yet

Re: [Ql-Users] 15th Sinclair QL Italian meeting

Hi there will you be doing the live stream again ?...That worked really well!! On Thursday, 6 September 2018, 14:45:18 GMT+1, Davide Santachiara via Ql-Users wrote: Dear All, The 15th Sinclair QL Italian meeting will take place on Sunday 14th October at DTM Technologies premises in

Re: [Ql-Users] vDrive QL

Yes particularly as the sample size seems to be 5 units ..hardly enough to make large scale economic judgements! From: Kenn Van Hauen via Ql-Users To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Kenn Van Hauen Sent: Sunday, 24 September 2017, 16:33 Subject: Re:

Re: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 2 - Pricing

Put us down for a board and case Derek.John Alexander From: Derek Stewart via Ql-Users To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Derek Stewart Sent: Saturday, 9 September 2017, 9:21 Subject: [Ql-Users] Q68 Advance Notice 2 - Pricing Q68 Price List - Batch

Re: [Ql-Users] Split big ROMs on Q40

Probably a good idea to use a pull up resistor (a couple of K will do) rather than switching up directly to 5 V From: Alain HAOUI To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Friday, 19 May 2017, 17:20 Subject: [Ql-Users] Split big ROMs on Q40 With Peter Graf's indications

Re: [Ql-Users] QL Forum online chat

Dilwyn you are a victim of domain keys you need to sort out your Mail man instance  to send proper keys not spoof the senders keys causing the mail to be rejected often silently DomainKeys Identified Mail | | | DomainKeys Identified Mail DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) is an email

[Ql-Users] Mail bounces

I'm assuming that quite a few have been taken off the list due to excessive bounces or similar.We had the same problem with the LUG email guys who were forced to upgrade to deal with the Domain Keys thing, Google and Yahoo are the most strict as they are the biggest I suppose. Thinking about it

Re: [Ql-Users] Stella

How can we have a conversation about efficency etc etce then in the next email have it all put in an FPGA? From: Tony Tebby To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Tuesday, 21 March 2017, 10:40 Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Stella Dave Park thinks that "So, fair to assume

Re: [Ql-Users] Ql-Users Digest, Vol 156, Issue 4

To be honest that could do with a bit of SPAMming so people know its happening Say a week before leave it a day or two then once a day  until the date.Yes that means you have 5-6 emails but it aint a biggie really.I found it improved attendance at our Linux User Group tremendously ...People are

Re: [Ql-Users] Behaviour of DIV with negative numbers in SBASIC (QPC2)

I'm sure it was written in C, I've not seen a dump of that about (is there one BTW??) As such an assembly dump of the ROM would be quite different to what was originally written. Could Tony enlighten us on that bit of history?  Cheers John Alexander  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed

Re: [Ql-Users] Online Chat

I'm all alone on the chat not even a Wumpus!!! ;-0 John A From: Dilwyn Jones To: QL Users List Sent: Saturday, 26 November 2016, 20:25 Subject: [Ql-Users] Online Chat Some of us are already on the Online Chat on QL Forum tonight. I

Re: [Ql-Users] R: QL Italian meeting WebEx session

It was good enough to enthuse me to get a "QL" fired up and do some programming!Thanks Davide. John A From: "d.santachi...@libero.it" To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Monday, 21 November 2016, 12:29 Subject: [Ql-Users] R: QL Italian meeting WebEx session Hi

Re: [Ql-Users] More Help Please

On 18/06/16 22:46, Graeme Gregory wrote: On Sat, 18 Jun 2016, at 10:46 PM, Norman Dunbar wrote: Hi Derek, QT source code is available for download, so porting could be done. However, it's written in C++ as opposed to plain C, so we would need to port gcc or g++ first. I suspect it's a non

Re: [Ql-Users] Q60 aging problems

Removal of high pin count through hole devices can be done with the proper kit no real problem. no doubt many of the repair techs here are doing it regularly.How ever it's not for the feint hearted or those who havent got the kit and practiced before as such it makes for a PITA job. John A

Re: [Ql-Users] QL Workshop in Manchester - 26th 27th September 2015

on another date. John Alexander ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [Ql-Users] Firefox speed problems (OT)

Similar here 130Mbit down 10ish up ...which is one to shabby On 01/03/15 18:12, Norman Dunbar wrote: Evening All, just out of interest I tried running a speed test on a Linux laptop, with Firefox, utilising Flashplayer. I pay for 30 mb/s and the speed test showed a download of 61.45 mb/s

Re: [Ql-Users] New Sinclair Style PC

It is unfortunately a games console of sorts which stopped me from backing it not that I dislike games but would like to program it as well. From that point of view I think it's very unlikely to have the puff to drive even the original QL as an emulator. John On 18/12/14 17:22, Norman Dunbar

Re: [Ql-Users] Ethernet chit chat...

Doesn't the CS8900a get more coverage on the Arduino space (probably why it got mentioned) Probably not a bad idea thieve the code out ine from an Arduino driver or something so you can do basic Ethernet Then add a stack du jour for the IPv4 example; http://fnet.sourceforge.net/ Personally

Re: [Ql-Users] Ethernet chit chat...

Could save a lot of dev effort and choose any one of the following http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw=arduino+ethernet_sop=2 Then your contribution is the base board to interface the Ethernet board to the QL. Idea been start from a cheap known good solution testable on

Re: [Ql-Users] Ethernet chit chat...

On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 5:13 PM, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.ukwrote: Could save a lot of dev effort and choose any one of the following http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40_sacat=0_nkw= arduino+ethernet_sop=2 Then your contribution is the base board to interface the Ethernet

Re: [Ql-Users] Ethernet chit chat...

If the parts are decided then the final choice is merely how many and how much as you state here On 15/04/14 23:37, Dave Park wrote: Yes please :) I have five WizNet WS5300 and five CP8900A here. I don't have any CS2200. Having another 20 or so is about $120 of reduced cost just for the chips

Re: [Ql-Users] New QL

available or follow ones that are e.g. http://papilio.cc/ Or the Pipistrello which I also have which has a much faster FPGA(bigger better faster is good honest ;) ) http://pipistrello.saanlima.com/index.php?title=Welcome_to_Pipistrello John Alexander On 21/03/14 11:15, Peter wrote: Hi again, sorry I

Re: [Ql-Users] New QL

Question here is what instructions are missing I don't think that the Amiga ran an entirely different 68K instruction set. Yes may be the instruction coverage may be different but in practice most sequences are going to be covered. Also there are several 68K cores so the question is also

[Ql-Users] QL is 30 event!

Um my last email seems to have got eaten by da internet here it is again: I have written to Mike who runs the Cambridge Raspberry Jam to see if we can invade one of those after all it gets us to Cambridge in a nice place with kindred spirits around . Emulation of the QL via the Pi may

[Ql-Users] I have written to Mike who runs the Cambridge Raspberry Jam to

I have written to Mike who runs the Cambridge Raspberry Jam to see if we can invade one of those after all it gets us to Cambridge in a nice place with kindred spirits around . Emulation of the QL via the Pi may also be a talking point. It's only been a day and he's not come back as of yet

[Ql-Users] Cambridge Raspberry jam

Since I know a few QLers went tot he Jam and there's a move to emulate on the 'Pi etc I thought the group may get some entertainment out of the Vids I stuck up on Y'tube  http://www.element14.com/community/people/Problemchild/blog/2013/09/29/cambridge-raspberry-jam-sept-13

Re: [Ql-Users] Cambridge Raspberry jam

I'd be interested in seeing how well the emulator ran on the Odroid Hardware since there are 4 and 4+4 core versions at 1.7GHZ++ 2 GB of ram etc..Grrr From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Sent: Sunday, 29 September 2013,

Re: [Ql-Users] QPC and standby

I wonder if it's not receiving  the interrupt to regenerate the screen thus effectively crashing when the window needs to be regenerated after sleep? --- On Mon, 10/6/13, Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk wrote: From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk Subject: [Ql-Users] QPC

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Data collection on (S)GCs

People are welcome to send photos too, but please remember to send them to d...@sinclairql.com and not to the list. :) BUT... how could it be?! QLers are a youthful and spritely bunch with a sparkle in their eye that belies their years! Dave On Sun, Mar 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM, John Alexander acontractor

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Data collection on (S)GCs

I suspect that many folk who have such devices are maybe long enough in the tooth not to really see those markings especially after xx years. A really nice simple way of getting accurate results is merely to photograph the board with your compact camera assuming you have a decent Macro. This is

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Something I have been playing with...

Is that 14MHZ or the 2x7.5 MHZ of the original ? I had the 68020 working well at that and double again...i.e. Synchronous The length of the 68K bus been dragged out of the DIN connector at the end  is getting to be a issue especially as a wire wrap. I personally don't think any of your code is

Re: [Ql-Users] R-pi

To Be fair Bryan I'm using a supadupa 32GB 45MB/s card and this costs a whopping £20 fro Amazon a cheaper 32GB is just £13 so really these or smaller still cheaper cards arn't Going to break the bank. Personally I would invest in a faster card anyway as it really does seem to make a difference

Re: [Ql-Users] Assembler demo

Happens to us all!!! John --- On Thu, 18/10/12, Norman Dunbar nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk wrote: From: Norman Dunbar nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Assembler demo To: ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com Date: Thursday, 18 October, 2012, 12:01 On 17/10/12 09:28, John Alexander wrote: I'm

Re: [Ql-Users] Assembler demo

Michael have you considered doing  a 'Pi demo ? I'm thinking that this may give you some current ARM 1337 5k1ll5 or some such ;) John A --- On Mon, 15/10/12, Michael Grunditz michael.grund...@gmail.com wrote: From: Michael Grunditz michael.grund...@gmail.com Subject: [Ql-Users] Assembler demo

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - Model B - 512 MB RAM

Chances are you no longer have backups as the data as probably fell off(Demagnetised) well before they even ceased up! --- On Wed, 17/10/12, Norman Dunbar nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk wrote: From: Norman Dunbar nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - Model B - 512 MB RAM To:

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - Model B - 512 MB RAM

I'm working away and typically after ordering a couple of Pis from CPC I get a very belated email from RS saying that they are shipping my order.. does any one know if this batch from RS is 512MB as well or are they behind on this one as well as everything else!? --- On Wed, 17/10/12, Norman

Re: [Ql-Users] My slice of Pi

: Malcolm Cadman q...@mcad.demon.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] My slice of Pi To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Tuesday, 16 October, 2012, 21:34 In message 1350286344.22422.yahoomailclas...@web29404.mail.ird.yahoo.com, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk writes Hi John, I would be interested to know

Re: [Ql-Users] My slice of Pi

Yes it has a composite output as well --- On Fri, 12/10/12, Bryan Horstmann b...@newlan.org wrote: From: Bryan Horstmann b...@newlan.org Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] My slice of Pi To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Friday, 12 October, 2012, 15:09 On 12/10/2012 02:38, q...@mcad.demon.co.uk wrote: Hi,

[Ql-Users] Fw: [Shropshire] Raspberry Pi hacking at Oxford Instruments

Just in case any of you guys may be interested! Any one who may what to learn or have a blast at actually doing some projects on the Raspberry Pi may well be interested in the Hacking session run at Oxford Instruments in Abingdon.

Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so to speak (pun intended)

How much of it now works David? Do you get a certain amount of the emulator working or does it merely compile and not really effectively work Ta for the beer BTW! John A On 11 Jul 2012, at 17:57, Lee Privett lee.priv...@gmail.com wrote: Has anyone been able to compile uQLx in Linux either

Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so to speak (pun intended)

declaration of ‘GetFromEA_rl_m3’ follows non-static declaration My C aint the greatest but I'm sure it's because of the definitions in QL68000 --- On Wed, 11/7/12, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so

Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so to speak (pun intended)

you are correct about wine it's an API not an Emulator its only sensible to do that on the x86 --- On Wed, 11/7/12, nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk wrote: From: nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk nor...@dunbar-it.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so to speak (pun intended) To:

Re: [Ql-Users] in a PiQL so to speak (pun intended)

Ages since I had a go .. They all seem to relate to the fact that version 4.x compiler is a lot more strict than the old one .. Didnt look much further at the time David!! - John A -- On Wed, 11/7/12, Dave Walker iti...@ntlworld.com wrote: From: Dave Walker iti...@ntlworld.com Subject: Re:

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

The Debian has it in and I'm fairly certain I didn't switch it on myself. However none of the networking stuff fires up if you don't have a network lead connected as you boot up because I assume DHCP hasn't been able to configure the interface John What distribution are you running - ssh is not

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

we are doing a case variant which comes with a 15cm ribbon cable and connector everything you need for HW hacking ;) Should be on EBAY soon but if you are interested shout me directly john Alexander --- On Tue, 3/7/12, Dave Park plasticu...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dave Park plasticu

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

I was running a RPi,HUB,Keyboard,mouse and Arduino on a 700ma Nokia PSU! Plenty of head room I think .well ish! John A --- On Tue, 3/7/12, Stephen Usher st...@lingula.org.uk wrote: From: Stephen Usher st...@lingula.org.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived To:

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

According to Eben the Nokia N900 display should work but I don't think there's any drivers as of yet. John A --- On Tue, 3/7/12, Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk wrote: From: Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Tuesday, 3

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

Login as raspberry user I think root is disabled. Also load the latest Image then do an apt-get update  on it as it cleans up a load of stuff. John Alexander --- On Tue, 3/7/12, Stephen Usher st...@lingula.org.uk wrote: From: Stephen Usher st...@lingula.org.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Alternative

I have heard the opposite from other sources, but I think that any company who has so many distributors who also call them selves Olimexsomething or other will attract the stench of any bad distributors. For me it's nice to see so many embedded linux boards coming through at reasonable price

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

...@q-v-d.com Date: Monday, 25 June, 2012, 16:22 John Alexander wrote: You can drive a composite display  from the Raspberry Pi so any old TV should do not just the fancy HDMI. Support your QL(OK sort of formally QL) trader and get one of my cases. Then your capacitor wont fall off ! ;) Umm, which QL

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

You can drive a composite display  from the Raspberry Pi so any old TV should do not just the fancy HDMI. Support your QL(OK sort of formally QL) trader and get one of my cases. Then your capacitor wont fall off ! ;) Asda/Tescos/etc etc do  4GB cards pritty cheap. I've got some 4GB ones with a

Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived

Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Rasberry Pi arrived To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Monday, 25 June, 2012, 15:08 On 25 Jun 2012, at 11:00, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: You can drive a composite display  from the Raspberry Pi so any old TV should do not just the fancy

Re: [Ql-Users] The *ins...

Indeed 1337ification is normally not considered secure. --- On Mon, 25/6/12, Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk wrote: From: Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] The *ins... To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Monday, 25 June, 2012, 15:20 George Gwilt wrote, on 25/Jun/12 14:59 |

[Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Cases

OK guys I see that a few of you have the Raspberry Pi. You may be interested in giving it some new clothes!! I have a rather nice Acrylic case on sale now on Ebay here:

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Tracker (Google Maps)

Depends on your contract but generally yes. --- On Fri, 1/6/12, Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk wrote: From: Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Tracker (Google Maps) To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Friday, 1 June, 2012, 14:37 John Alexander wrote, on 1/Jun/12

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Tracker (Google Maps)

The problem with just the Domain name thing is that you then need to support the server so : a) you need a server b) need to power maintain and maintain security  on etc etc c) need to host it if that's what you are doing d or home host  which is strictly speaking against your service

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Tracker (Google Maps)

I was going to put mine down then it asked for a confirmation email...Nice try i wonder what they send you after you have clicked --- On Mon, 28/5/12, Neil Riley neil.ri...@boxclever.co.uk wrote: From: Neil Riley neil.ri...@boxclever.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi Tracker

Re: [Ql-Users] Debugging nightmare

Ian, I'm sure it's been doing this for the last 34 years or so ;) Encouraged me to rough up a 68K controller for old school kicks though ..Cheers John A --- On Wed, 23/5/12, Ian Pine ilp...@tesco.net wrote: From: Ian Pine ilp...@tesco.net Subject: [Ql-Users] Debugging nightmare To:

Re: [Ql-Users] Blowtorches

I had hundreds of memory boards from some mainframe  and stripped off kilos of chips. Back in the day of 41256 RAM chips almost every one had a set of pulls from myself. Kept me in University ...Cheers guys   John A --- On Wed, 9/5/12, Tony Firshman t...@firshman.co.uk wrote: From: Tony

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

Star here -- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6X2P7sVL-wU ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

Have a look down there for all the Raspberry Pi vids, 3 at the moment. John A http://shropshirelug.wordpress.com/ --- On Thu, 26/4/12, Martin Wheatley martinwheat...@sky.com wrote: From: Martin Wheatley martinwheat...@sky.com Subject: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date:

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts

I think you'll find that I'm the Ql'er with one ;) and have been for nearly 2 weeks !! Ner ner Video links coming up guys! John Alexander --- On Mon, 16/4/12, Malcolm Cadman q...@mcad.demon.co.uk wrote: From: Malcolm Cadman q...@mcad.demon.co.uk Subject: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts

My RPi arrived yesterday ;) http://youtu.be/6X2P7sVL-wU --- On Tue, 17/4/12, Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk wrote: From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi - starts To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Tuesday, 17 April, 2012, 18:33 Lee Privett

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

, 4 April, 2012, 21:33 In message 104872.7582.yahoomailclas...@web29401.mail.ird.yahoo.com, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk writes Excuse the 'top posting' ... to make sense of the discussion. Yes, the long wait for the 'production' models seems to be close to an end for the RPi

Re: [Ql-Users] Composite video device

Dilwyn , looks like there are quite a few of those Drum Samplers so knowing which one would be nice. How ever as you said the composite output is best just connected to the Scart input of the given TV! John Alexander --- On Fri, 6/4/12, Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk wrote: From

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

Although I'd argue the QL was more complicated than the PI in terms of the work required to get it working and I'm sure (OK not that sure cos it felt like years!) that we didn't wait 9 months for it... Lets see how this all pans out! John A --- On Mon, 2/4/12, Neil Riley

Re: [Ql-Users] Raspberry Pi

Yep , they have photos of them been in the UK warehouse which is great leap forward. I don't know how much more if any of the EMC testing they need to complete. Any way it sort of gives me my unit in maybe  2 weeks ish Re casing, I don't see a standard plastic case doing much with

Re: [Ql-Users] A question about the MGx ROMs

window #1 after booting is all about?  I know MGUK is not an official ROM (I believe it was hacked from the Greek MG ROM) and  I'm sure I looked into this before, many years ago, but can't remember the outcome. The MGUK was a privately produced QL ROM produced by John Alexander. I remember being

Re: [Ql-Users] A question about the MGx ROMs

to remember that it was something to do with an on-screen clock, but I might be thinking of something else. On 19/01/2012 22:25, John Alexander wrote: I simply can't remember... I know it was something sensible but can't remember what. I found the Microdrive and floppy with the source

[Ql-Users] Knuth is my Home Boy

Apparently Donald Knuth of Art of Computer Programming” is 74 and pontificating away on this site. http://www.webofstories.com/play/17060 Found it via EET which has some nice bits in it!:

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Update on my projects etc...

projects etc... To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Thursday, 1 September, 2011, 15:00 John A, you would need to trwel back through the discussions around Feb March of this year to find the answers to that without Dave going through it all again :) On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:38 PM, John Alexander

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Update on my projects etc...

... To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Thursday, 1 September, 2011, 20:35 On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 3:38 PM, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: So what are you writing this Game in and what exactly are you having difficulty in processing within this 1 second. With out knowing this I think

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Update on my projects etc...

Ahhh the power of Google: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_2.2 even has a remake down load too! --- On Thu, 1/9/11, John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk wrote: From: John Alexander acontractor...@yahoo.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Update on my projects etc... To: ql-us

Re: [Ql-Users] [QL-Users] Update on my projects etc...

So what are you writing this Game in and what exactly are you having difficulty in processing within this 1 second. With out knowing this I think any advice would be opinion at best. John A --- On Wed, 31/8/11, Dave Park plasticu...@gmail.com wrote: From: Dave Park plasticu...@gmail.com

Re: [Ql-Users] Fwd: [Raspberry Pi] August update - boards back and running content

Looks like code mod time fortunately it's only in a couple of places despite the number of repeats: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/3148244/static-declaration-follows-non-static-declaration Essentially the older GCC compilers were more forgiving and now it isn't !!! ;) The new task master

Re: [Ql-Users] Fwd: [Raspberry Pi] August update - boards back and running content

I'm all for the S/W emulation of the QL (good luck to those working on the rehash BTW!) but shouldn't we be helping to promote it as a RaspberryPI and what it means in terms of educating newcomers. I'm sure many of us cut our teeth on various Sinclair kit it would be nice to get newcomers to

[Ql-Users] RaspberryPI update

Device seems to be moving along nicely...Now plays QUAKE III http://www.raspberrypi.org/?p=106 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K on Windows 7

Time for booting in to Linux an creating images from your floppies with DD or similar. If nothing else the media must be quite old and doing so should preserve them! On Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:00 BST Dilwyn Jones wrote: I have no floppy disc, so I've got no idea if a VM will allow me to access

Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K on Windows 7

What about running the emulator on say an Android or probably more easily a Linuxy linux phone like my N900 for instance ;) John A --- On Tue, 23/8/11, Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk wrote: From: Dilwyn Jones dil...@evans1511.fsnet.co.uk Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K on Windows 7

Re: [Ql-Users] QL2K on Windows 7

I'm sure you are right. I'd like to be certain of it but it's been 10 years or more since I played with the emulator or associated tools I found a stash of my old QLs and a partial listing of the MGUK  code not too long back. BTW Sinclair Black shows the dust ;) John A --- On Tue, 23/8/11,