Re: R: [ql-users] QemuFast

2005-03-16 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I just did a quick test in order to see which was the speed improvement of > QemuFast vs "competitors" ;-) > > The famous Eros Forenzi's QSI speed index has shown a value of 12300 (123 > times faster than a GC) on my Centrino 1,6 GHz - latest version of QPC2 is > 36 times faster than a GC on the

[ql-users] Easyptr Move

2005-03-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
I tried sending this once, I think it never got past our server for some reason. I got an email from someone who pointed out that some of the Launchpad programs can use the window outline and window content move facility of the new window manager and some can't (those just always use the standar

Re: Re: [ql-users] GCC on QDOS

2005-03-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Thanks. > > > How about mysql ;-) > > Close, SQLLite. > > > Cheers, > Norman. Why do you intend to try to port this - just an exercise or do you want to be able to do SQL-like work at home on a QL? I daresay it would be an interesting addition to the QL software armoury, although it seems

Re: Re: [ql-users] GCC on QDOS

2005-03-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> You can find qdos-gcc at: > http://thgodef.nerim.net/qdos/english/frames.html> > > > > This project will take me some time and may not even appear (like many > > in the past) but it could prove to be very useful if it does. Anyone > > fancy a copy of Oracle running on their QL ? > > How a

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr was movig sbasic

2005-03-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Create a small menu, say one info window and one loose item. Do not > > MCALL, just MDRAW then try to MWINDOW to the loose item followed by > > MINPUT. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, sometimes it only > > works if the menu has not been changed since it was originally designed

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr

2005-03-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > My little colour selection technique using PALETTE_QL seems to work OK > > in the simple programs I've tried it in. > > That might be, but all PALETTE_QL settings are global! You're changing > the colours for ALL jobs this way. Yes, I forgot to mention that. At least running mode 4 colour sch

Re: Re: [ql-users] Suggestions on a postcard ....

2005-03-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I did read the articles by Jochen and they were a help. But as > mentioned, the 'meaty' followup one(s) didn't happen for what ever > reason. No problems - really did appreciate what we got so far. Was > just thinking that someone might want to play around with it a bit and > perhaps take

Re: Re: [ql-users] Suggestions on a postcard ....

2005-03-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Thanks for the encouragment - I often wonder if I'm the only person who reads > the series and if it is doing anyone any good. I know that George Gwilt and > Hugh Rooms are my 'other' readers because they have commented on past > articles - and offered suggestions and corrections which is alwa

Re: Re: [ql-users] A QL in Spain

2005-03-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >I indicate an Internet address to you with photographies on the event, > >for if you are interested in seeing it. > > > >http://www.uvedoble.org/injaki/fotos/MadriSX05/index.html > What a nostalgic collection (8-)# > > Tony Indeed. It was quite interesting just trying to pick out the older QL e

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr

2005-03-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Both statements are correct. There is no standard inbuilt way to do > > it, so you have to use info windows to "paint" the new colours. While > > you can alter the colours of menus with the techniques described in > > your excellent article, it's an uncomfortable method and the only > > practic

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr was movig sbasic

2005-03-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >>> 3) Application window scroll bar attributes cannot be set or > >>> changed without specifying a pre-set menu too. Part of the problem > >>> may be with the toolkit which seems to ignore or overwrite > >>> attributes added by hand later. > > This sounds a bit complicated, especially as all th

Re: [ql-users] Suggestions on a postcard ....

2005-03-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Ok, grovelling apologies over, I need/want/would like some suggestions for > articles in the QL Toady Assembly Language series. I realise I have to fix > that damned disassembler - but that's another job. I'm looking for something > fairly short that fits into one or two issues so no long term

Re: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
Not as far as I know...but this network was all set up before I came here (including this PC) so who knows :-( Dilwyn Jones > > From: Jérôme Grimbert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/03/04 Fri PM 01:21:38 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right > > [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
Norman Dunbar wrote: > PS. Wales (and Ireland) are doing well in the 6 Nations this year - unlike > the Jocks and the 'World Cup Holders' ! Usually when someone says that we fall flat on our faces (like we did first half against France!) To beat the reigning world champs was a great morale boost

Re: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I find that with QPC v3.11 that the keys CTRL/ALT with up, down, right, left > produce $D3, $DB, $CB, $C3. But perhaps that is just my peivate Keyboard > Table. > > George Which is correct, and this is what it does on my PC at home. I know QPC2 works OK in this respect as long as Windoze lets

Re: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Just a thought Dilwyn - is the one that is not working set up to use a > British keyboard layout ?? > > Numerous PCs I look at have it set to English US layout which stops the > £ sign working in notepad !! No, it's set to UK English, the keyboard has a £ sign (SHIFT 3) and it appears when

Re: Re: [ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
> When I had a similar problem (in my case printing chr$(128) - "a" with an > umlaut) Marcel suggested getting round the problem by defining a hotkey > using the Chr$ command to carry out the required action, > > Best Wishes, > Geoff Ah yes, good idea, I'll try that. What I was hoping was tha

Re: [ql-users] Concept 3D

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
Timothy Swenson wrote: > One of the few QL programs that was written in the US and sold in the UK > is Concept 3D, a 3D wire frame graphics program, written by Robert > Fingerlee. I don't know who sold it, but like other dealers, the rights > to the original program might not be back in the ha

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr was movig sbasic

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I would definitely want to have an upgrade (and pay for it ofcourse) and > think that > we need it urgently. > So, as far as I am concerned, please stop discussing it, fix a price for > it and begin to DO it. > > Wolfgang Agreed, Wolfgang. QPCprint will appeal only to QPC2 users, so a small

Re: Re: [ql-users] EasyPtr was movig sbasic

2005-03-04 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >>> Easyptr is still a commercial program sold by Jochen and I > >> > >> On the subject of EasyPtr any news of a possible upgrade? > > The upgrade situation is not easy. I do have an updated version of > > Easymenu and Easysprite but they are by no means releasable as Marcel > > considers the

[ql-users] CTRL ALT left/right

2005-03-03 Thread dilwyn.jones
This MIGHT be a duplicate, the original doesn't seem to have got through to the list. Am having problems with CTRL ALT left and right kepresses not registering in QPC2 3.30 on this Windoze XP machine here at work, but it works fine on the same one at home. Before I pester Marcel with what migh

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET revisited

2005-02-24 Thread dilwyn.jones
Is sernet itself free? Reason I ask is that QPC2 users for example when upgrading get only the executable, smsqe.bin and a text detailing the updates if we download the password protected updates. Could any 'free' bits with QPC2 or SMSQ/E go on Roy or Jochen's website for download by those use

Re: [ql-users] Quite quiet

2005-02-23 Thread dilwyn.jones
Per Witte wrote: > Nice and quiet around here for a change .. Then along came Per ;-))) Everyone too busy digging themselves out of snow perhaps. It's lovely around here, not much snow on the low ground but the mountains and hills are like a scene from Christmas cards! How lucky I am to have a

Re: [ql-users] SERNET revisited

2005-02-23 Thread dilwyn.jones
François Van Emelen wrote: > While updating my 'Sbasic keywords list' I discovered some new > functions related to SERNET. > Here they are: SBAD%,SRES%,SNET_C%,SNET_N%. > What do these names stand for, what about their syntax? > Any idea where I can find some explanation about them? > François Van

Re: Re: [ql-users] foo

2005-02-21 Thread dilwyn.jones
> There are at least 3936 RFCs see > > www.rfc-editor.org > > and of course basic ones like RFC Nr 791 and 793. > > I always smile when I see whole industries built on top of Request > For Comments > > Arnould Yes, the very name is enough to make you smile! Arnould was referring to documen

Re: Re: [ql-users] Adrian Yves's Find utility

2005-02-21 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Thanks for your suggestions which fit with my setup. However when I execute > FIND nothing appears. I can execute lots of other programs without problems. > This find is apparently unsuitable for my setup. > > Ian Yes, it does sound like it cannot be made to work on your system, which is a pit

Re: Re: [ql-users] Re:Black Hole (was ProForma Filter)

2005-02-15 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > In other words, Rich and Ffibys probably already have it (along with a > > whole host of other softwares they never knew they already had) ;-) > > Very True Dilwyn - we all forget our heads every now and then, or even > what is on our own websites !! > > -- > Rich Mellor Well, everyone

Re: Re: [ql-users] Testing testing 123 - am I working again ?

2005-02-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Norman Dunbar wrote: > >> Greetings Earthlings. > >> I'm testing to see if I can once again receive mailings from this > >> list. I've been off list for over a year and I'm trying again. > >> Here's hoping > >> Cheers, > >> Norman. > >> > > Yippee > > It finally works ! > > > >

Re: Re: [ql-users] network installation of QPC2

2005-02-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
Ah, great news. That sounds like it will achieve what I want to do. If the data in the file needs updating (e.g. new forms to add) I could temporarily un write protect it, update it, and restore normality. In normal everyday use, nobody will need to write to it. If I need to update it, I'll tel

Re: Re: [ql-users] network installation of QPC2

2005-02-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
This seems quite straightforward, thank you. A couple of things which worried me were: 1) how to install it on the server - I guess you just put the floppy disk in the server and install normally. I didn't know if QPC2's installation routine could handle installing on a server. 2) whether I'd

Re: Re: [ql-users] network installation of QPC2

2005-02-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Quite normally, I guess. But there will be problems when > a) two users trying to start QPC at the same instant (one will get a > "Cannot open SMSQE.BIN" or something like that). I can understand that part. They will just have to be primed to try again when that happens. > b) two users trying

Re: Re: [ql-users] network installation of QPC2

2005-02-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > In short that means that you cannot have one shared qxl.win across the > > network. > > Wrong. They can't access it at the same time (i.e. after > "OPEN#3,win1_boot" WIN1 is blocked for the other machine until you do > a "CLOSE#3"), but apart from that they can share it just fine. > > Marcel

[ql-users] network installation of QPC2

2005-02-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
Does anyone have any experience of installing QPC2 on a network server? I'm in the process of writing a program which would be useful to all of us here at work. In order to demonstrate it, it might be useful to be able to install QPC2 demo on the server, so that we can all have a QPC2 icon on ou

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Me, it would (dead in the tracks), but SOME laplink cables are actually > extension cables, which means that they are pini-to-pin D-25 female to > female, so others (and that would be users) it may not ;-) (Meaning stop > them from using these cables) > > In any case, I have seen many weir

Re: Re: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland

2005-02-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >> Now that puts a different face on it ... :-) > >> > >> You had better be careful, Tony, about making a potential visit to > >>the village ... laplink, null modem cable, and all ... :-) > >I vaguely remember a picture and caption in IQLR magazine along the > >lines of "Tony Firshman caught da

Re: Re: [ql-users] My Documents

2005-02-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >And I thought Dilwyn was a computer wise gentleman! > > In the QL world both wise and gentleman. A very good programmer too ... > > However, with PC's he seems to confuse them or they confuse him :-) > > -- > Malcolm Cadman Spent too much time on QLs over the years, only really got into PCs

Re: Re: [ql-users] My Documents

2005-02-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Actually it is even easier. Right Click the 'My Documents' folder - go > > to properties and change the link marked 'target' there. No need for any > > of the rest of it. Don't let Dilwyn into the registry!! > > -- > > Roy Wood > > Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB > > Tel:

Re: Re: [ql-users] My Documents

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
Wolfgang Uhlig wrote: > As far as I can see: > By default, if you right-click the My Documents icon on your desktop and > click Properties, the tab lets you change the path of this folder. > If this doesn't work, you probably have to change the following registry > value to 0. > > HKEY_LOCAL_M

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >> Laplink cables do not work as you have stated. In fact all that is > >> required is 5 lines. > >> > >> RX --- TX > >> TX RX > >> CTS--- RTS > >> RTS -- CTS > >> GND - GND > >> Seems so simple, yet people keep having problems wi

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> All that is required is a standard Null Modem Lead, they work perfectly. > > Laplink cables do not work as you have stated. In fact all that is > required is 5 lines. > > RX --- TX > TX RX > CTS--- RTS > RTS -- CTS > GND - GND >

Re: Re: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes > >> > Anybody got relatives in North Wales (lonely being one of only 2 known > >> > QLers in North Wales)? > >> > > >> > -- > >> > Dilwyn Jones > The only QLer in the village - for all you Little Britain fans. Can't > imaging Dilwyn in those trousers though. Or, at leas

Re: Re: [ql-users] My Documents

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >>M$ did something called PC Power Tools sometime ago. Which may help you > >>get control over the PC settings. > >> > >>The Tools are only what the ordinary enthusiast may expect. > >I emailed Dilwyn about using regedit. > > > >That is the most effective way, and quite safe for text changes like

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >Saving these suggestions, why not meet up with Tony with your cable > >that doesn't work ( and associated computer equipment ) and his cable > >that does ? > > I will come Dilwyn if you pay my costs (8-)# >note--^ He he. Would never refuse and offer of a v

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
Malcolm Cadman wrote: > A useful device for this is a LED indicator, so that you can see which > lines are active or not when actually in use. > > I bought one from Maplins for a 25 way connection. Good fun to watch > too ... I don't know if there is a similar one for other connectors. Good ide

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >If even the "experts" couldn't agree on the wiring of an Aurora port > >and cable, I see it as a pointless time wasting exercice even trying. > > They are std PC style ports and if a ribbon cable (10 way DIL IDC one > end and 9D IDC plug the other) is plugged onto Aurora the right way > round (

[ql-users] My Documents

2005-02-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
Urgently need help (preferably off list) on this one. "My Documents" on my computer at work usually points to \\server\users\ (can't remember rest fo it from memory) For reasons best known to itself it's decided to put itself onto drive C on this PC, so of course ALL company documents a

Re: Re: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland

2005-02-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > One person goes to see his grandmother. Suddenly it becomes a QL > mini-workshop :-) > > Anybody got relatives in North Wales (lonely being one of only 2 known > QLers in North Wales)? > > -- > Dilwyn Jones BTW, this was joking only! I got a few replies on this subject...I wasn't serious

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
If even the "experts" couldn't agree on the wiring of an Aurora port and cable, I see it as a pointless time wasting exercice even trying. Dilwyn Jones > > From: Tony Firshman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/02/07 Mon AM 01:01:00 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [ql-users] SERNET > >

Re: Re: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland

2005-02-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
That was a bit of joking only. Dilwyn > > From: "John Gilpin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/02/07 Mon AM 09:07:06 GMT > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: AW: [ql-users] Visit to Switzerland > > > > That's what I like about the QL scene. > > > > One person goes to see his grandmother. Sud

Re: Re: [ql-users] SERNET

2005-02-03 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Unfortunatley not in mine. > > > > >You can run a SBASIC job across a network by: > > > > > > EX "n1_*ram1_myjob_bas" > > > > Oh, does this also work across a normal network? I thought this was > > peculiar > > > > to Sernet (hence s1_win1) > > > > The description is also given in th

Re: Re: [ql-users] smsq gold

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Thanks, will try this when I get home tonight. > > > > Do you mind if I put this on my website, to go with the SMSQ/E > > Modules article? I'm sure people would find a 'module lister' > > useful. > > Actually that's where the code is from: > http://dilwynjones.topcities.com/qldocs/smsqmodu.zip

Re: Re: [ql-users] Start an executable prog through a network (was QPC2 v3.30)

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >>It is described in the SMSQ/E documentation and at least an article by > >>Jochen > >>in QL Today a few years ago. > > > > > > Do you have any idea where? > > > > Wolfgang EXEC * is described in the Sernet manual. I don't know if this is specific to Sernet or not. Seems like a possi

Re: Re: [ql-users] Email in SBASIC

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > 150 OPEN_IN #8,"tcp_"&server$&":110" > > 160 out%=2 > > 170 crlf$=CHR$(13)&CHR$(10) > > 180 PRINT#8, "USER "&user$&crlf$; > > 190 IF NOT(CheckResponse) THEN STOP > > 200 PRINT#8, "PASS "&password$&crlf$; > [snip] > > Marcel > > I have not tested it so I do not know if it would work here. But o

Re: Re: [ql-users] Old games

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Use RESPR instead of ALCHP for now, until I know if it's OK to send you > > a TK2. I think QemuLator and QPC2 can load a Toolkit 2 ROM image, > > although I can't remember the commands needed from memory. > > > > You can always use ALLOCATION from TTK (which can be later released with >

Re: Re: [ql-users] smsq gold

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
Thanks, will try this when I get home tonight. Do you mind if I put this on my website, to go with the SMSQ/E Modules article? I'm sure people would find a 'module lister' useful. Dilwyn Jones > > From: Marcel Kilgus <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2005/01/31 Mon PM 11:49:53 GMT > To: [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: Re: [ql-users] smsq gold

2005-02-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >> Otherwise, you might need the guide on setting up the Aurora hardware > >>for high colours which Phoebus put together. > >No I am not certain. All I am certain of is that it's SMSQ_GOLD v3.06. > >It probably ain't the colours version as DISP_COLOUR 2 does nothing it > >seems. > > Does DI

[ql-users] Perfection

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
Malcolm, as David Batty used to sell my software, I've sent an email off to him about Perfaction to see if an email from me would at least evoke a response from him now that I've found an email address for him. I've also got a phone number for him, which I'll email privately to you. Dilwyn Jone

Re: [ql-users] Accessing FTP

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Can you try this from your web browser ? > > I have tested it from Demon with Internet Explorer, and it works. > > ftp://members.aol.com/mcadman/ > > It should bring up Windows Explorer and show some folders and files. > > One of the folders is set to 'Private' i.e, only available to myself

Re: Re: [ql-users] QLib maintained

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Yes, getting the source code is important, and any remaining copyright > issues. > > I have drawn a blank with a similar quest in trying to contact David > Batty of Sector Software for the Perfection software. > > Following this Dave Gilham is now looking at making the enhanced full > screen

Re: Re: [ql-users] QL filename length revisited

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Surely the trick is to check whether the directory is type 5. If so treat it > like a new directory and file naming. If not treat it like a type 255 > directory. > Would you not get compatability then? In case this helps, here's a list of file type numbers used already, including some that were

Re: Re: [ql-users] QLib maintained

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I tried to get in touch with the authors [of QLib] some time ago but they are > lost > in the ether. I have a few copies of their programs that I bought some > time ago but no-one buys them now. I did talk to Ian Stewart about > getting to source code so I could get some work done on this but

Re: Re: [ql-users] BMP files etc

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Actually I personally prefer the way you have it now Dilwyn. It works > great and you are able to give descriptions with everything. An FTP > site is fine for massive file downloads or looking for particulars. > But it depends on file names and folder hierarchy to let people know > what st

Re: [ql-users] Cold callers

2005-01-14 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >Now all I need to do is persuade either QPC2 or PC to answer the phone > >for me to filter out the whacky sales calls getting in the way of the > >real customers! Perhaps I could make up a stupid CD of prank sounds for > >QPC2's CD Player to play to the endless telephone salesmen while I > >leav

Re: Re: [ql-users] I'm home, dear.

2005-01-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Can we more or less agree on the following: > > --- > It will be set up as a "thing" (since I don't think we have found any other > satisfactory solution for compiled Basic). > For each job, the thing should contain: > the complete filename > the dir whence it came from (home dir) >

Re: Re: [ql-users] QL filename length revisited

2005-01-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
> What I thought you were saying was a method by which you were > integrating the win drive into a network with other computers, in terms > of accessing the files. I am assuming that you are allowed to log in a > portable PC with QPC2 installed onto a PC network where you work. > > -- > Malco

Re: Re: [ql-users] BMP files etc

2005-01-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Dilwyn, with all the stuff that you are providing on your www site maybe > you should also consider an FTP repository. In that way all the files > available are readily accessible for download. > > FTP came before HTTP and was designed for file access. Although the > latter seems now to be m

Re: Re: [ql-users] I'm home, dear.

2005-01-12 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > I look forward to it, and I don't really care how it's written as > > long as my little new programs can do something like: > > Careful, Dilwyn - that's the sort of attitude that made Windows what > it is today! Aarrgghhh. Forget I ever said that Dilwyn Jones

Re: Re: [ql-users] I'm home, dear.

2005-01-12 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Donning my "Geoff Wicks constructive subversive" hat, here's a wacky > suggestion: > > Define a new system variable ("Heretic!") that points to a table of > pointers, indexed by job number, that each point to a "job data > block". As usual, a zero pointer would mean that no data block exists > f

Re: Re: [ql-users] ESC/P2

2005-01-12 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Marcel Kilgus wrote: > > One more thing, is anybody here or does anybody know a real expert on > > ESC/P2 programming, especially when it comes to proportional fonts? If > > so, please contact me. I assume you have the Epson documentation on ESC/P2 (huge files), if not I can send them to you. Di

Re: Re: [ql-users] BMP files etc

2005-01-12 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I don't think that I see the changes. Am I blind or did they not > actually get uploaded yet? > > Thanks, > jim Just checked (1345 UK time), they are there. The email was sent immediately after I uploaded the files, updated pages don't seem to become public for a little while (usually a few

Re: Re: [ql-users] display or convert non _scr formats to _scr

2005-01-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
one I found reference to was called > > >BMP2SCR but I could not find a copy any where on the net. > > Dilwyn has a copy it seems: > > http://homepages.tesco.net/dilwyn.jones/djpdsoft/djpdlib.txt > > > > GE52 > I've only just noticed this thread, 12 hours late! >

Re: Re: [ql-users] QL filename length revisited

2005-01-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Perhaps we should have another bash at finding a solution to our > > debilitating filename length problem? > > > Let battle commence! > > Per > > What about QVFS QDOS Virtual File System by Hans-Peter Reckenwald? > François Van Emelen > > I did mention this (option 2) I tried it a long time

Re: Re: [ql-users] display or convert non _scr formats to _scr

2005-01-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
called > >BMP2SCR but I could not find a copy any where on the net. > Dilwyn has a copy it seems: > http://homepages.tesco.net/dilwyn.jones/djpdsoft/djpdlib.txt > > GE52 I've only just noticed this thread, 12 hours late! We published a routine in a fairly recent QL Toady a

Re: Re: [ql-users] Lynx 282

2005-01-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> The answer is to create two zip files, one with the runtime version and > one with the sources etc - we know the second one will not unzip on the QL > properly. Then zip these two zip files together - so there is ONE > download. > > The user can unzip on the PC and then access the runtime

Re: Re: [ql-users] Lynx 282

2005-01-11 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Lynx is GPL license and you should include the source. > Perhaps the answer is to unzip on a linux box, change the directory names to > shorter ones and zip it up again. Probably breaks terms of licence in much the same way and certainly fouls up replacement should Jonathan update it. What I've

[ql-users] Lynx runtime

2005-01-10 Thread dilwyn.jones
I've put a minimal runtime-only Lynx 2.8.2. onto my website as per the email I sent last night. I've been asked to make clear that it should be installed in win1_L_ (i.e. directory called letter L in lower case rather than the number 1, which might not be clear from some character sets). Dilwy

Re: Re: [ql-users] Lynx 282

2005-01-10 Thread dilwyn.jones
> P Witte wrote: > > Marcel: Presumably, there is no 36 character limit on www paths under the > > TCP etc devices? > > Right, this is a character device. > > > So couldnt the DOS device (easily) be made to work the same under > > TCP? Eg: > > No, DOS is a directory device. > > Marcel The whole

Re: Re: Fw: [ql-users] camera (was Lynx 282)

2005-01-10 Thread dilwyn.jones
First thing I tried. The product doesn't exist on their website, which presumably means that only the current version of the software exists, so there's no need to put it on the site as there's "no updates". It's just occurred to me - they wouldn't deal with me on the helpline because I wasn't

Re: Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >Err...SWMBO? > You haven't read Rider Haggard - "She who must be obeyed" > > Tony Never heard of it, let alone read it. Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: Re: [ql-users] Microdrives - how do you store yours?

2004-12-13 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > > >What I really want is a QuBIDE, but SWMBO has curtailed any futher > > > >oldecomputer related orders until finances improve :( > > > I have one for sale - bigger hint!! > >Err...SWMBO? > > > If you are asking me what does "SWMBO" stand for, it is "She Who Must Be > Obeyed". > If you are

Re: Re: [ql-users] Detecting GD2

2004-12-10 Thread dilwyn.jones
> I agree - however, software cannot just presume that it will be run on the > latest version of SMSQ/e - would be nice to display a message saying "This > requires SMSQ/e v3.00 or later - please upgrade". Remember, as was pointed > out at the start of this thread, if a program needed the col

Re: Re: [ql-users] Trump Cards and FORMAT

2004-12-10 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Or: I attempt to get the 'feel' of what people in the community want (as > oposed to what they need) and in effect this is, all told, a net zero > vector - so I just pack it in regarding any even slightly radical > developement, or even all developement altogether. At this moment, I could > solel

Re: Re: [ql-users] Detecting GD2

2004-12-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> That and someone updating Jochen's QDOS/SMS reference manual :-) If the > information is given (especially now that I will have a lot of time in my > hands -Uni is over in just 11 days- I could even volunteer to do it...) Does that mean your graduation project (the PD website database) is any

Re: Re: [ql-users] Trump Cards and FORMAT

2004-12-09 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >There is one piece of topical information I should add, as a matter of > >interest, and in no way intended as an accusation. The machine hasnt > >displayed any of the mentioned symptoms when just idling on its own, only > >when fiddling with the Haupauge (TV card) drivers does it crash - or when

Re: Re: [ql-users] Detecting GD2

2004-12-08 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > I've found I'm having problems with my QXL.WIN CD backups, I put them > > on cheap CDRs and suddenyl I can't restore them. They won't read on > > this PC, I'll try them at work tomorrow, as I've found some CDs will > > work on that PC where they won't on this one. > > > > That usually is cause

Re: [ql-users] Trump Cards and FORMAT

2004-12-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Can't you tell I'm having a couple of days of problems After my couple of weeks of "fun" with XP, who's next for a few "fun days"??? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm

Re: Re: [ql-users] Detecting GD2

2004-12-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> If, for example, I had Aurora set up to use only QL colour, I would NOT want > any job to > try and set it to a different colour mode.!!! > > Wolfgang Spoilsport ;-) I think I misunderstood what Rich was trying to achieve here. The test for GD2 does work in the sense in which it was intende

Re: Re: [ql-users] How many repeats this time?

2004-12-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> WEEL if you have PC-Conqueror with Nettamer you can still access the > internet and send/receive mail etc..even with a black box QL (although you > would need a Trump Card at least). I know it works I do it when I go to > Greece where I have no PC at the mo (my brother "swiped" my Athlo

Re: Re: [ql-users] How many repeats this time?

2004-12-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >a French company called Pyramide, anyone remember what the game was > >called? > First item in Google search for 'pyramide 3d ql' > Wanderer: Ah yes, that was it! > http://www.sincuser.f9.co.uk/049/wnderer.htm > > > Google is always your friend (8-)# A Google A Day keeps lack of knowledge away

Re: Re: [ql-users] QL Calendar

2004-12-07 Thread dilwyn.jones
> >into an eprom, as the QEPIII had no through port, so I usually ended > >up copying to microdrive cartridge, probably the last regular use I > >had for a mdv cartridge. These days, I'd probably use the romdisq > >instead. > ... but only if the QL has an internal ram expansion, or you plug QEPIII

Re: [ql-users] Jungle Eddi

2004-12-02 Thread dilwyn.jones
> We have successfully tried Jungle Eddi on both a QL and Q-Emulator and > have decided that we would like to release it... > > If only somone knew what the actual point of the game was - does anyone > know if it was ever reviewed in QL Today or even mentioned in a Talent > advert since we seem

Re: [ql-users] Jungle Eddi

2004-12-02 Thread dilwyn.jones
> We have successfully tried Jungle Eddi on both a QL and Q-Emulator and > have decided that we would like to release it... > > If only somone knew what the actual point of the game was - does anyone > know if it was ever reviewed in QL Today or even mentioned in a Talent > advert since we seem

Re: Re: [ql-users] Proforma Filter, monospace font

2004-12-02 Thread dilwyn.jones
> > Is there an easy way of finding out what characters a font supports?? > > > You could try 'ProWesS Fonts Utilities'. > Or for those using only Proforma, not ProWesS, the older SHOWPFF or whatever the font viewing utility was called (supplied with pre-ProWesS Line Designs) Dilwyn Jones ___

Re: Re: [ql-users] The hardware conflict...

2004-12-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
> Tarquin recently made a serious point when he asked if Quanta committee > meetings were secret. There are some of us on the committee who would like > to see members being much better informed about what the committee get up > to. That could be via this list, but it would be important to make

Re: Re: [ql-users] Sandy SuperQBoard

2004-12-01 Thread dilwyn.jones
The Sandy manual I mentioned a few days ago is on my website (QL Docs page), I think it's not a SuperQBoard specific manual but a general one covering most of these produced by Sandy, including the earlier SuperDisk interface. In case anyone needs a Sandy disk guide... Can't remember who gave i

Re: [ql-users] QPC2 v3.23

2004-11-30 Thread dilwyn.jones
> This message should go direct to Marcel Kilgus, but I'm not sure if I have > the right email address for him here at work from memory, so I'll place the > mssage here to make sure he gets it. > > Regarding previous message re. ALT s being pre-defined in QPC2 v3.23, just > noticed it's because

Re: Re: [ql-users] Sandy SuperQBoard

2004-11-30 Thread dilwyn.jones
One of them had a mouse interface (QIMI compatible IIRC) as well - I seem to remember it used a Atari Mouse. I might have an old manual for it somewhere, will try to have a look tonight (memory ain't what it used to be...) Dilwyn Jones > From: Dave P <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/11/30 Tue

[ql-users] QPC2 v3.23

2004-11-30 Thread dilwyn.jones
This message should go direct to Marcel Kilgus, but I'm not sure if I have the right email address for him here at work from memory, so I'll place the mssage here to make sure he gets it. Regarding previous message re. ALT s being pre-defined in QPC2 v3.23, just noticed it's because ALT space (

Re: Re: [ql-users] Aurora screen resolution

2004-11-30 Thread dilwyn.jones
Good point, though the few I've used have all been better than my CRT monitors, which annoy me by being fuzzy for several minutes until they warm up (the ones at home and here are the same, probably normal for CRTs). My wife's laptop has a brilliant display, so nice on the eyes. Dilwyn > > Fro

Re: Re: [ql-users] Questionaire

2004-11-30 Thread dilwyn.jones
> The address is passed out serially (or maybe only bits 8 and above). The > data is then put on the databus. ... or something like that. I did not > see any documentation. > > I did not though realise that TC could not read standard roms. > > Tony I might be wrong there, thinking about it. Wh

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