Re: [ql-users] Mailing List Change

2002-05-21 Thread John G Hitchcock
Thanks Bruce. John in Wales

RE: [ql-users] gold card and qubide

2002-05-19 Thread john
I used a Gold card with Qubide for some years and found that some QLs would not work with this combination but all worked OK with Trump card Qubide. Never did find out why, luckily had many QLs picked up from boot sales etc. Regards John

Re: [ql-users] Is there anybody out there ?

2002-05-14 Thread John G Hitchcock
). John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Disk Interfaces needed

2002-05-11 Thread John G Hitchcock
with QBIDE and zip drive etc etc. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Is there anybody out there ?

2002-05-10 Thread John G Hitchcock
I'm here! Oh dear... a zapped zip. It'll get better when it gets home for the weekend, I'll bet (and hope). Sun's shining here - of course. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] QIMI Mouse

2002-05-06 Thread john
Atari mouse needed, some are switchable AMIGA/Atari John *** John Rawden St.Leonards-on-Sea East Sussex Running Linux on a Q40 On Mon, 6 May 2002 [EMAIL

Re: [ql-users] Re: QBOX-USA

2002-04-24 Thread John Impellizzeri
many times take too much time out of it. Sorry about that, if I read it I must not have had the chance to reply immediately and then forgot about it. Never enough time to spend on all my hobbies. I just wish I could find a way to make a living at them. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] Re: QBOX-USA

2002-04-24 Thread John Impellizzeri
lists and looking for anything unique or local but I seriously doubt there will be anything. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[ql-users] Re: QBOX-USA

2002-04-22 Thread John Impellizzeri
it's peak years. I have no regrets running it as long as we did but I think it's time has come and gone. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] US QL specs... (and problems ;-)

2002-04-17 Thread John Impellizzeri
was a little closer to proper here than it was at the DIN-8 jack on the back. -- John Impellizzeri mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[ql-users] ZX81

2002-04-10 Thread John Taylor
If any one is interested I have a ZX81 CW expansion pack and psu. I can bring it to the Quanta AGM, Manchester if need be. Reply by Thursday evening. John Taylor

Re: [ql-users] Source Code Status

2002-03-25 Thread John Hall
in compiled form? iii) Would I be able to put my modified version of the source code on, say, Sourceforge? F - Time (or lack of it). It will be a few months before the entire code will be given to me, digested and recompiled etc. Please be patient. Good luck! John -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] The future of SMSQ/E

2002-03-13 Thread John G Hitchcock
In Dave's Party Busting Very Very Humble Opinion ;) - The current GUIs *suck* For a view on the aesthetic development of GUI's from someone outside(?) our community have a look at - www.overclockingopolis.co.uk/win101.shtml John in Wales

Re: Re: [ql-users] The future of SMSQ/E

2002-03-12 Thread John Hall
, they're going to have to do it. We should be grateful for whatever they are able to do to WMAN and encourage them to make further surgical strikes on SMSQ/E . John -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] More lost QL Users

2002-03-11 Thread John G Hitchcock
hotmail Darren. Gimme a private e if you should like to know more. HTH [ ;) ] John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] D17-QL?

2002-03-02 Thread John Hitchcock
Thank you Jerome and Phoebus for the little reminder where these (and other designations of note) may be found on the hardware John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Frank Davis - accident

2002-02-26 Thread John R. Rish
Brazil or somewhere like that got a few items. I I intend to stay in the QL scene for a long time to come. (:)) John R. Rish Home Electronics Service 6222 Kazen Dr San Antonio Tx. 78219 Phone 210-661-4376 Fax 210-662-7856 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.members.tripod.com/hes_computing

Re: [ql-users] Problem with SGC.

2002-02-26 Thread John Hitchcock
find it either :( There are related notes in my version of SMSQ/E for QPC page 17 under FLP_DENSITY. John in Wales

[ql-users] compact flash

2002-02-24 Thread john
Advice wanted Have a compact flash adaptor, no problems under SMSQ/E on my Q40, using a 32mb Verbatim card, bought another 32mb maxell card today, cannot partion it using MKpart, but works OK in my Kodak camera, does anyone know if there is a problem with some brands? John

[ql-users] Re: HTH

2002-02-23 Thread John Hitchcock
Hit The Hardware Hope that helps, Dilwyn ;) John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Things (was Super Sprite Generator 4.0)

2002-02-18 Thread John Hitchcock
Thank you Robert for asking ... ...what exactly are Things? Thank you Dilwyn for the most helpful I've read yet Viz - Virtually anything you want them to be, hence the name. Probably best snip I've tried and tried with 'things'. Now I understand that I didn't understand! John in Wales

[ql-users] Re: Q-less

2002-02-07 Thread John Hitchcock
Dave sez - BTW: I'm still QL-less... Scary huh? Malcolm sez - Well, if you ever visit England that can be cured :-) John sez - It can also be cured if you _prioritise_ (;) and that means coming to Wales...! One JM + Gold Card + Microvitec Cub Monitor + DD disks + all else necessary Collect

Re: [ql-users] Virus

2002-02-05 Thread John Hitchcock
John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Virus

2002-02-05 Thread John Hitchcock
I did - Security update download (2.27Mb!) Phoebus said - And what exactly do you think that solved? I say - Visit the website yourself Phoebus, read the MS public acknowledgement of work done by non-MS analysts - it'll make you feel better. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Virus

2002-02-04 Thread John Hitchcock
in the act. Smug! ;) Welsh John

Re: [ql-users] win format (OT!!)

2002-01-30 Thread John Taylor
The spoonerism in my book has to be: He is a real shining wit if ever there was one John Taylor.

[ql-users] Mailwidth

2002-01-16 Thread John Hitchcock
keyboard membranes :) John in Wales

[ql-users] Yuuuuck.

2002-01-16 Thread John Hitchcock
*need* your 500 - and more if we can get it! John in Wales

Re: Fw: [ql-users] ISO-9660 CD-ROM file utility

2002-01-15 Thread john
Hi, I downloaded it unzipped it, hope to try it in the few days. John * John Rawden St.Leonards-on-Sea East Sussex Running Linux on a Q40 On Tue, 15 Jan 2002

[ql-users] Re: QL - its uses

2002-01-14 Thread John Hitchcock
? I also use a *1970's* child's electronic project teaching kit - hardware - strictly discrete componets; in connection (!) with the above.} To date, all pupils are already, or are going to be, on an MS-PC platform . Ah well. :( John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Euroconverter 1.40

2002-01-09 Thread john
I also had no problem, but transfered it to SMSQ/E on my Q40 before unzipping it. *** John Rawden St.Leonards-on-Sea East Sussex Running Linux on a Q40

Re: [ql-users] Our Friend Dave again

2002-01-04 Thread John Hitchcock
Re: Now then John (in Wales), I have to admit, I never ever understand what you are on about with your 'Little Willy' and 'Big Dave' stories - sorry. = Oh dear Norman!... My learned friends are his and hers QL Dave and Little Willie. Little willys are nothing to do with me. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Our Friend Dave again...

2001-12-22 Thread John Hitchcock
... ! Aynee learnids on the list cair to azard wot the originull inscripshun sayd? (Sorree, no prizis.) Season's greetings to all listers. Happy QLing and thanks to all contributors for making 2001 just that bit more enjoyable (more fulfilled even!) for me. John in Wales PS: Sorry fans

Re: [ql-users] supergoldcard problems

2001-12-19 Thread John Hall
the DRAM refresh! This happened to me at a Bristol workshop; fortunately Stuart H. was on hand to explain the weird behaviour (system wouldn't boot with new SGC, SGC worked in another system, system WOULD boot with GC!). John -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] NOT(Stafford Show)

2001-11-29 Thread John Hitchcock
rakewell All formats (mentions Z88) http://www.rakewell.com/main/allformat.shtml Excalibur Computer Fairs http://www.theshowguide.co.uk/ John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Stafford Show

2001-11-26 Thread John Hitchcock
Try http://www.technofair.com/calendar.htm Stephen === Thank you Stephen. Alas, no *immediate* joy there. Still open for any other suggestions...! John in Wales

[ql-users] Freddie Vachha

2001-10-23 Thread John Taylor
I don't seem to be getting through, this is my third try with this. -- From: John Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 14:44:44 +0100 To: QL Users [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Freddie Vachha Freddie Vachha, pronounced Vakha, when he was in Quanta was probably the most robust

[ql-users] Stafford Show

2001-10-17 Thread John Hitchcock
Nothing more on a Stafford Show then? John in Wales PS The new look QUANTA has given me back my eyesight ;)

[ql-users] e-maill: ENCODING

2001-10-10 Thread John Hitchcock
Re: It is not you, Tony, it is the setting that John has I believe ... which has been changed from - Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii . Possibly to a M$ alternative :-( Yep - that is what the TP programmers tell me. They _very_ politely advise that Malcolm ditch his ISP. Not a QL topic

[ql-users] Stafford Computer Show

2001-10-08 Thread John Hitchcock
Anyone have news regarding an Autumn Show at Stafford Showground this year please? John In Wales

Re: [ql-users] Stafford Computer Show

2001-10-08 Thread John Hitchcock
Sharwood Promotions? John in Wales Anyone have news regarding an Autumn Show at Stafford Showground this year please? Good point. I haven't. I would go, especially if there was a QL contingent. I forget who organises it - Sharwood? If I could remember the name, I

Re: [ql-users] Aver nother laaaarf

2001-09-11 Thread John Hitchcock
At 05:40 ìì 10/9/2001 +0100, you wrote: Last week I installed a network card. Its 'ReadMe.txt' had a section entitled: Trouble Shouting...! :)John in Wales Oh I just love tenglish (=Taiwanese English) == Absolutely spot on Pheobus. It is, as you say

[ql-users] Aver nother laaaarf

2001-09-10 Thread John Hitchcock
Last week I installed a network card. Its 'ReadMe.txt' had a section entitled: Trouble Shouting...! :)John in Wales

[ql-users] Mail list

2001-09-02 Thread John Taylor
Tony The Gilpins [EMAIL PROTECTED] should read [EMAIL PROTECTED] John Taylor

[ql-users] Sinclair QL electric circuit diagram?

2001-08-21 Thread John R. Rish
list John Home Electronics Service [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] Counte Coup

2001-08-16 Thread John Hitchcock
Thanks, I'm trying to do my best although at the moment I don't have any time for developments (exams...). :-( Best wishes with the exams Marcel. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Spam

2001-07-26 Thread John Hitchcock
The astonishing thing is the number of people that seem to have fallen for that. Pure greed! There's a lot of it [greed] about John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] M$ Mailers - WAS Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)

2001-06-23 Thread John Hitchcock
damaged people. As I said earlier in this thread - I'm getting fed up with such thoughtless attacks on everything MS... John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] NEXT in FOR-loop

2001-06-22 Thread John Hitchcock
it is then, Norman? John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Virus alert (No, not a hoax !)

2001-06-22 Thread John Hitchcock
). Norman. PS. If you only use a QL then no effect will be noticed :o) I'm getting fed up with such thoughtless attacks on everything MS... so thank you Norman for saying for me what I just couldn't be bothered to say. John

Re: Re: [ql-users] QL serial ports

2001-05-08 Thread John Hitchcock
- Michael Tooley [well he is a 'hardware' man]1989. RS 232C/CCITT V24 is described in great detail on p184ff However, in the special realm of our world beating QL ports, nothing in my experience is better than Tony's advice. Every such e-mail is archived. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] QL List:: QPC2v1 and TRA

2001-04-05 Thread John Hitchcock
Thanks Al, Ian and Robert (Cm) of Llundain for all your help with this one - all hard copied and neatly filed! At last I might just be small enough to get my fishing net between the processor and the serial port. We shall see. John in Quiet Peaceful Corner of Heaven, TRA la la.

Re: [ql-users] OT: foot and mouth...

2001-04-04 Thread John Hitchcock
An ex sound engineer wrote (in English too) - === No doubt, John Hitchcock will suddenly stop using the "John in Wales" signature after this == They seek John here They seek John there The government seek him everywhere! Is he in heaven?

[ql-users] QL List:: QPC2v1 and TRA

2001-03-28 Thread John Hitchcock
runs, {and 65,1,66, enter is entered as arbitrary test data} then it aborts with - "at line 440:1 invalid parameter". --- Entering "PRINT start" at this juncture yealds: 4.07296E6 Running the program again immediately (using the same data) yealds: 4.07192E6 My system is - QPC-2 : v 1.51 SMSQ/E: v 2a91 sBASIC : v HBA Anyone any ideas please? John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Inactivity Rules Again - OK!

2001-03-24 Thread John Hitchcock
come. (;) And to Bill (plus any other list members with vulnerable livestock) I'm sure that all here will join me to sincerely wish you and your farm well during the present very serious crisis for you all. Regards to all, John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Screen Depth

2001-03-20 Thread John Hitchcock
Norman said - " so please disregard my request for help - thanks anyway." No probs Norm. After all, you did say "please" AND "thank you". Oh, if only all of life's little requests were so easy to comply with. Best Regards, John in Wales

[ql-users] Sound device

2001-02-20 Thread John R. Rish
on the floppy disk. John Home Electronics Service

Re: [ql-users] Xchange 3.90L - printing from Easel

2001-02-15 Thread John Hitchcock
. may keep their heads below the parapet! If you would like the full [MS oriented] text Tony, e me direct. Be glad to oblidge. Just ask for "page 88". John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] QPC2v2 again

2001-02-03 Thread John Hitchcock
- but boyz o boyz am I enjoying it! And I'll bet my Gold Card that I'm not the only one who is. Informative, or what?! And no blood spilt! :) Keep it coming please. Thanks to all. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] QPC2v2 again

2001-02-03 Thread John Hitchcock
ernational Scene. Naughty girl! But Phoebus; tell us, what was it that "Nuff said.." ? I'd love to hear from her again. John in Wales

Re: [ql-users] Tony 'six sheds' firshman

2001-01-27 Thread John Hitchcock
Tony said - Well the editing still left two mentions of the QL. Every little helps! However, this is nearly as confusing as QPC nomenclatures. i.e. I thought we were trying to persude people not to "shed" their QLs ! John on Wales

Re: [ql-users] QPC2 V2 Final version

2001-01-20 Thread John Hitchcock
en the old versions of these 3 files with the extracted ones. 4) Attempted to launch the new version in the usual way. However: PC reports - 'The registration file is only valid for QPC2v1' Rebooting the PC changes nothing! Suggestions anybody please? John in Wales