Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute?
At 07:33 09/08/2011 +0100, you wrote: The text is black on white, so it does not affect anything or am I missing something? The text is only grey and pink, a decidedly faded look. As for "why your Wiki down beyond adventures" - not sure what you mean here! Not being a gamer I would avoid branching from such a tree. Even if I knew how I would not have the temerity to edit another's site. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE?
Dilwyn Jones wrote: > BEWARE: the ptr_gen2.02/wman205 combination gives problems on some > systems (e.g. my MinisQL Aurora) and I had to resort to the ptr_gen > v2.01/wman 2.01. I have no idea if this is a general issue, or > confined purely to that one system of mine. Symptons include pointer > appearing in wrong place on screen or double pointers. This was a general issue and I fixed a few bugs some months back but this has not yet been generally released. Completely forgot about it even. Time... :-( > ptr_gen203/wman205 (most recent version) works on Minerva, not on AH/JM and > am not sure about JS. JS works, it was the first one with the extended channel block I need. Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] email address down
If anyone has tried rto send me an email to my T esco email address and not received a reply, it seems Tesco are having some server issues and emails to some users are either not being delivered or being delivered late. If you need to contact me this week for any reason, use one of my other email addresses or the contact form on my website until the weekend at least. Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE?
Oops, the message layout got scrambled a bit going through the list works. Just follow the link in the message to the PE page on my website and it should (might?) make sense? Dilwyn Jones - Original Message - From: "Dilwyn Jones" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:06 PM Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE? PTR_GEN WMAN HOT_REXT (English) HOT_REXT (German) ptrgen203.zip V2.03: 20,904 bytes wman205b.zip V2.05b: 19880 bytes hotrext231.zip V2.31: 12,768 bytes - ptrgen202.zip V2.02: 18,388 bytes wman205.zip V2.05: 18,886 bytes hotrext229.zip V2.29: 11,792 bytes - ptrgen201.zip V2.01: 18,480 bytes wman201.zip V2.01: 19,218 bytes - - Above is the latest info I have. Took the info from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/pe/index.html BEWARE: the ptr_gen2.02/wman205 combination gives problems on some systems (e.g. my MinisQL Aurora) and I had to resort to the ptr_gen v2.01/wman 2.01. I have no idea if this is a general issue, or confined purely to that one system of mine. Symptons include pointer appearing in wrong place on screen or double pointers. ptr_gen203/wman205 (most recent version) works on Minerva, not on AH/JM and am not sure about JS. Marcel would probably be the ultimate authority as I think he (and possibly Wolfgang Lenerz) updated the PE2.nn series after GD2 and WMAN2 came into use. Dilwyn Jones - Original Message - From: "Norman Dunbar" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 3:49 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE? Can someone please tell me the current version of the PE and WMAN please? Thanks. Norm. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3821 - Release Date: 08/08/11 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3823 - Release Date: 08/09/11 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE?
PTR_GEN WMAN HOT_REXT (English) HOT_REXT (German) ptrgen203.zip V2.03: 20,904 bytes wman205b.zip V2.05b: 19880 bytes hotrext231.zip V2.31: 12,768 bytes - ptrgen202.zip V2.02: 18,388 bytes wman205.zip V2.05: 18,886 bytes hotrext229.zip V2.29: 11,792 bytes - ptrgen201.zip V2.01: 18,480 bytes wman201.zip V2.01: 19,218 bytes - - Above is the latest info I have. Took the info from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/pe/index.html BEWARE: the ptr_gen2.02/wman205 combination gives problems on some systems (e.g. my MinisQL Aurora) and I had to resort to the ptr_gen v2.01/wman 2.01. I have no idea if this is a general issue, or confined purely to that one system of mine. Symptons include pointer appearing in wrong place on screen or double pointers. ptr_gen203/wman205 (most recent version) works on Minerva, not on AH/JM and am not sure about JS. Marcel would probably be the ultimate authority as I think he (and possibly Wolfgang Lenerz) updated the PE2.nn series after GD2 and WMAN2 came into use. Dilwyn Jones - Original Message - From: "Norman Dunbar" To: Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 3:49 PM Subject: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE? > > Can someone please tell me the current version of the PE and WMAN please? > > Thanks. > Norm. > > -- > Norman Dunbar > Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd > > Registered address: > Thorpe House > 61 Richardshaw Lane > Pudsey > West Yorkshire > United Kingdom > LS28 7EL > > Company Number: 05132767 > ___ > QL-Users Mailing List > http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm > > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1392 / Virus Database: 1520/3821 - Release Date: 08/08/11 > ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE?
In message <4e4148e6.5070...@dunbar-it.co.uk>, Norman Dunbar writes Hi Norman, Are you planning to be Public Enemy and a Wild Man ...? . :-) Can someone please tell me the current version of the PE and WMAN please? Thanks. Norm. -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/2011 09:41, Norman Dunbar wrote: On 09/08/11 08:55, Rich Mellor wrote: There are a couple of cheaper books also listed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-/200632533317?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a18145> Ok, I fell for it! Have you read the blurb beneath the book description, basically: "we rescue books from going to landfill and sell them at "great" prices so that you can never not afford to have a book." Hmm, we get the for free and flog them for an extortionate fee more like! Still, I can afford not to have this particular book! Cheers, Norm. I thought it was funny how one of them says "Each year we *contribute to several major charities within the UK*, both directly and in terms of savings on waste disposal. We are very proud of the charities we work with, how our efforts help improve the lives of millions, and how we help add valuable research data for many grave illnesses." To meet this, they only have to pay 1p to several collecting tins and nick the bags left outside the front doors of charity shops. Not quite sure how they "help add valuable research data for many grave illnesses" unless they are all extremely ill themselves maybe... -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Interesting as well that this book was released before the QL. It was written from pre-release Sinclair notes and as such did not tally fully with SuperBASIC when it became available. I suppose it is a collectable item, but Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute?
The point is simple - IF YOU WANT THE WIKI TO BE BETTER / DIFFERENT / HOSTED SOMEWHERE, THEN CHANGE IT !! I thought that was the whole point of a Wiki... that site users could (and should) update it themselves? If anyone has difficulty accessing some features or whatever, I'm sure an email to Rich with the info to go on would make life a lot easier for him, e.g. I had to email Rich some pictures because at the time it wasn't possible to upload the pictures myself directly (is that still the case?) Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
In message <4e40d282.8040...@rwapservices.co.uk>, Rich Mellor writes On 08/08/2011 20:59, Malcolm Cadman wrote: In message <4e3fe552.6010...@rwapservices.co.uk>, Rich Mellor writes Hi Rich, What are example prices being asked? Has anyone noticed the price of QL books on ebay recently - who are these people kidding (or maybe I haven't been asking enough at £2.99 a book!) Have a look at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-Good-Book-/1 30524493920?pt=Fiction&hash=item1e63ddb860> for example ! Hi Rich, That is an 'awesome' price ... who do they think they are kidding? Check my 'retro' page for sensible prices, like yours too ... http://www.mcad.demon.co.uk/retro1.htm -- Malcolm Cadman ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Did you spot the mistake?
-- From: "gdgqler" Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 11:18 AM To: Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Did you spot the mistake? On 9 Aug 2011, at 08:28, François Van Emelen wrote: It is rather difficult to spot a mistake that is no longer there, isn't it. You just have to compare what is with what was. Simple. And easy. But a little difficult if you no longer know what was. It was such a glaring error I was surprised no one had noticed it and had a good belly laugh at my expense, Best wishes, Geoff PS Rich - never despair, you get number one spot on my essential QL websites section. Mainly because I believe the main function of QL websites is to provide information and help. www.gwicks.net/justwords.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[Ql-Users] What's the current (available) version of the PE?
Can someone please tell me the current version of the PE and WMAN please? Thanks. Norm. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Did you spot the mistake?
On 9 Aug 2011, at 08:28, François Van Emelen wrote: > It is rather difficult to spot a mistake that is no longer there, isn't it. You just have to compare what is with what was. Simple. And easy. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/2011 09:41, Norman Dunbar wrote: On 09/08/11 08:55, Rich Mellor wrote: There are a couple of cheaper books also listed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-/200632533317?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a18145> Ok, I fell for it! Have you read the blurb beneath the book description, basically: "we rescue books from going to landfill and sell them at "great" prices so that you can never not afford to have a book." Hmm, we get the for free and flog them for an extortionate fee more like! Still, I can afford not to have this particular book! Cheers, Norm. I thought it was funny how one of them says "Each year we *contribute to several major charities within the UK*, both directly and in terms of savings on waste disposal. We are very proud of the charities we work with, how our efforts help improve the lives of millions, and how we help add valuable research data for many grave illnesses." To meet this, they only have to pay 1p to several collecting tins and nick the bags left outside the front doors of charity shops. Not quite sure how they "help add valuable research data for many grave illnesses" unless they are all extremely ill themselves maybe... -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute?
On 09/08/2011 10:18, peet vanpeebles wrote: -- On Tue, 9/8/11, Rich Mellor wrote: From: Rich Mellor Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute? To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Date: Tuesday, 9 August, 2011, 7:33 On 09/08/2011 00:38, David Tubbs wrote: Mind you, there was some VERY expensive bits of kit for the QL back in the hey day - see http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=Quest%20Automation%20Ltd -- I followed your link. Why does the page have to look like it has faded in the sun, I know my eyes are not what they were being on the cusp of becoming an octogenarian. Nor have I ever understood why your Wiki down beyond adventures. DT ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Why faded ? Not sure what you mean - that is someone's design for the site - I like it - but if you have another design you would prefer for the Wiki, then please feel free to offer a suggestion (although you will need to skin the site as I don't have time). I was just grateful that someone was willing and had the time to propose a design which looks nice. The text is black on white, so it does not affect anything or am I missing something? As for "why your Wiki down beyond adventures" - not sure what you mean here! If you mean why it is hosted on www.rwapadventures.com - that's simple - I don't want to have to pay for yet another domain name. I am fed up with people criticising the Wiki - all I ever hear is back handed comments about 'but there is no information about ' or 'why don't you include this or this'. Let's face it - the Wiki is supposed to be for the whole QL community - ideally it would have its own domain (maybe sinclairql.com or similar) and lots of people would be adding and updating information on the Wiki As it stands about 95% of the information has been added by me, maybe 3% by Dilwyn and 2% by Urs Koenig It would seem the QL community is not bothered about trying to improve the amount of information about the QL on the web. People need to contribute - this was just a project I started to try and address the critics of the QL, who say openly on the web that there were no games, it was only a business machine, and that it died in the 80s. The point is simple - IF YOU WANT THE WIKI TO BE BETTER / DIFFERENT / HOSTED SOMEWHERE, THEN CHANGE IT !! -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm "As it stands about 95% of the information has been added by me, maybe 3% by Dilwyn and 2% by Urs Koenig" And about 0.1% from me :p I think it's a great site and a valuable resource too. Should be able to add in the video links from youtube too :) Peter. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm Oops - yes sorry I overlooked your own valuable contribution Video links can be added from Youtube - just have a look at: http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=E.V.A&lang=en You might recognise something on that page... -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute?
-- On Tue, 9/8/11, Rich Mellor wrote: > From: Rich Mellor > Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] a VERY expensive QL substitute? > To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com > Date: Tuesday, 9 August, 2011, 7:33 > On 09/08/2011 00:38, David Tubbs > wrote: > > > >> > >> Mind you, there was some VERY expensive bits of > kit for the QL back in the hey day - see > >> > >> http://www.rwapadventures.com/ql_wiki/index.php?title=Quest%20Automation%20Ltd > > >> > >> -- > > > > I followed your link. > > Why does the page have to look like it has faded in > the sun, I know my eyes are not what they were being on the > cusp of becoming an octogenarian. > > > > Nor have I ever understood why your Wiki down beyond > adventures. > > > > DT > > > > ___ > > QL-Users Mailing List > > http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm > > > > > Why faded ? Not sure what you mean - that is someone's > design for the site - I like it - but if you have another > design you would prefer for the Wiki, then please feel free > to offer a suggestion (although you will need to skin the > site as I don't have time). I was just grateful that > someone was willing and had the time to propose a design > which looks nice. > > The text is black on white, so it does not affect anything > or am I missing something? > > As for "why your Wiki down beyond adventures" - not sure > what you mean here! > If you mean why it is hosted on www.rwapadventures.com - > that's simple - I don't want to have to pay for yet another > domain name. > > I am fed up with people criticising the Wiki - all I ever > hear is back handed comments about 'but there is no > information about ' or 'why don't you include this or > this'. > > Let's face it - the Wiki is supposed to be for the whole QL > community - ideally it would have its own domain (maybe > sinclairql.com or similar) and lots of people would be > adding and updating information on the Wiki > > As it stands about 95% of the information has been added by > me, maybe 3% by Dilwyn and 2% by Urs Koenig > > It would seem the QL community is not bothered about trying > to improve the amount of information about the QL on the > web. > > People need to contribute - this was just a project I > started to try and address the critics of the QL, who say > openly on the web that there were no games, it was only a > business machine, and that it died in the 80s. > > The point is simple - IF YOU WANT THE WIKI TO BE BETTER / > DIFFERENT / HOSTED SOMEWHERE, THEN CHANGE IT !! > > -- Rich Mellor > RWAP Services > Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services > > www.rwapservices.co.uk > > > ___ > QL-Users Mailing List > http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm > "As it stands about 95% of the information has been added by me, maybe 3% by Dilwyn and 2% by Urs Koenig" And about 0.1% from me :p I think it's a great site and a valuable resource too. Should be able to add in the video links from youtube too :) Peter. ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/11 08:55, Rich Mellor wrote: There are a couple of cheaper books also listed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-/200632533317?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a18145> Ok, I fell for it! Have you read the blurb beneath the book description, basically: "we rescue books from going to landfill and sell them at "great" prices so that you can never not afford to have a book." Hmm, we get the for free and flog them for an extortionate fee more like! Still, I can afford not to have this particular book! Cheers, Norm. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books+
They don't even bother with a picture! Probably because of the glare and reflection from the gold leaf they are wrapped in. Regards, Lee Privett Editor ---QUANTA--- The QL Users And Tinkerers Association http://www.QUANTA.org.uk -Original Message- From: ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com [mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] On Behalf Of Rich Mellor Sent: 09 August 2011 08:55 To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books On 09/08/2011 08:49, Norman Dunbar wrote: > On 09/08/11 08:46, Norman Dunbar wrote: >> OUCH! £82.13 for a QL book. When you read the small print, it's an ex >> library book as well. Someone is taking the p*ss! > > It seems everyone may be taking the p*ss: > > http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0273021877/ref=dp_olp_us > ed?ie=UTF8&condition=used> > > > 3 used copies of the same book, £55.60, £79.43 or £80.23 - take your > pick. > > Or get it from Rich for £4.00 ;-) > > Cheers, > Norm. There are a couple of cheaper books also listed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-/2006 32533317?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a18145> and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inside-Sinclair-QL-Introductor-Diane-Ro gers-/200632962623?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a80e3f> -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ 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] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/2011 08:49, Norman Dunbar wrote: On 09/08/11 08:46, Norman Dunbar wrote: OUCH! £82.13 for a QL book. When you read the small print, it's an ex library book as well. Someone is taking the p*ss! It seems everyone may be taking the p*ss: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0273021877/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used> 3 used copies of the same book, £55.60, £79.43 or £80.23 - take your pick. Or get it from Rich for £4.00 ;-) Cheers, Norm. There are a couple of cheaper books also listed: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-/200632533317?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a18145> and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inside-Sinclair-QL-Introductor-Diane-Rogers-/200632962623?pt=Fiction&hash=item2eb6a80e3f> -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services Specialist Enuuk Auction Programming Services www.rwapservices.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/11 08:46, Norman Dunbar wrote: OUCH! £82.13 for a QL book. When you read the small print, it's an ex library book as well. Someone is taking the p*ss! It seems everyone may be taking the p*ss: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/0273021877/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used> 3 used copies of the same book, £55.60, £79.43 or £80.23 - take your pick. Or get it from Rich for £4.00 ;-) Cheers, Norm. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Prices of QL Books
On 09/08/11 07:24, Rich Mellor wrote: Have a look at: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sinclair-QL-Companion-Boris-Allan-Good-Book-/130524493920?pt=Fiction&hash=item1e63ddb860> OUCH! £82.13 for a QL book. When you read the small print, it's an ex library book as well. Someone is taking the p*ss! Cheers, Norm. -- Norman Dunbar Dunbar IT Consultants Ltd Registered address: Thorpe House 61 Richardshaw Lane Pudsey West Yorkshire United Kingdom LS28 7EL Company Number: 05132767 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [Ql-Users] Did you spot the mistake?
Op 8/08/2011 14:17, Geoff Wicks schreef: Did you spot the mistake? Now the mistake. On the first day of the Just Words! QL News page there was a glaring error in the headline of the second news item. I quickly corrected it the second day. Can anyone tell me what it was? Best Wishes, Geoff www.gwicks.net/justwords.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm It is rather difficult to spot a mistake that is no longer there, isn't it. Have a fine day. François Van Emelen ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
