had these problems with,
and it ain't a program I'll be using regularly.
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) it seems to start normally now.
Anyway, happy for the moment...
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) pen drives for a
pound or two now, not to mention SD cards etc so floppies probably really
are redundant when you only occasionally want a removable portable medium.
What do others on this list think?
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John in Wales wrote:
. chances are Dilwyn that your W7 recovery software will be (or will
offer an option of - if you're lucky) the W7 32bit version. If push comes
to shove... and you should get all 'unhappy' again, start once more with
that!
Not really, I quite like this new system. QL2K
...
Possibilities!
Now I wonder if I should dig out the old £3 Tesco black keyboard and and see
if a RaspberryPi would fit inside it somewhere (or perhaps behind or under
it)
No end of possibilities!
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running content
Just picked this up as I have been rather busy, Italy has lovely
on this to become a Super-Duper BASIC if you like.
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something there helps... :-)
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? I've never thought of
that before. Wonder if there'd be 50/60 Hz issues, and of course the
PAL/NTSC TV display issue? Anyone know the answer to that one?
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for QL stuff on floppy disks from time to time, so within
the QL community I don't foresee being able to manage without floppy disks
and floppy drives for a while at least.
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With bigger and bigger resolution screens the original sizes are starting
to
look too small now
Proforma from PROGS did this - implemented vector text. Later on, it became
part of Prowess, the Progs Windowing system.
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François Van Emelen wrote:
My QLToday + DVD arrived this morning in Kessel-Lo (Belgium).
Many thanks to you, Jochen, Merz, Rainer Wolkwitz and to all those who
contributed to this project.
No problems with the DVD.
François Van Emelen
Oops... Forgot to thank Dilwyn Jones
François Van Emelen
website!
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Just a quick reminder that if anyone has any QL-related news for inclusion in
the next issue of Quanta magazine, please send it to me within the next week or
so.
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looked at the video yet, but I assume that you got QPC2 running in
the alpha Windows 8 system too?
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of the utilities disk (2nd item from
bottom of page). Hope that helps...
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On 27/09/2011 15:57, Dilwyn Jones wrote:
Does anyone have a copy of the Qubide Support disk they can email me - I
could do with a copy of both the v1 and v2 software (for software
preservation).
Many thanks
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http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/qlrom/index.html should have a copy of both
Thanks Ralf. Although I have a QIMI, I just can't find a manual for it.
Dilwyn Jones
-Original Message-
From: Ralf Reköndt
Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 4:33 PM
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Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QIMI Manual
From: Rich Mellor
Does anyone have a QIMI manual
Welcome to the Club, Dilwyn,
I have a lot of stuff here where I lost or mislaid the manuals. I had a
non-QL phase of like ten years where I threw away lots of I won't need
that anymore paperwork.
Cheers,
Tobias
He he, I know what you mean :-)
I have found the manual for the QJUMP version of
available that manual too
if different.
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/manuals/index.html
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But first, I have to find new drivers for my old Benq5000 scanner.
The manufacturer's site lists no drivers for Win7 64-bit and the
driver on CD does not work either, even using the compatibility
assistant for drivers, so I may have to do this using the old PC :-(
You may be able to load drivers
. Needless to say, the term tinkerers stuck and became one of
the keywords you might associate with Quanta.
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Author Francois Lanciault has now kindly released version 2.03 of the pointer
driven Prowess-based word processor called Paragraph.
Prowess users can now download this package from the Prowess page on my website.
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/prowess/index.html
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version, but in a
slightly different layout and slightly updated text.
Download them from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/manuals/index.html#qimi or
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/docs/manuals/index.html
I’m grateful to John Gilpin for finding me a copy of the Quanta version of the
manual.
Dilwyn Jones
I _think_ that the term was first used by Norman Dunbar to refer to either
SuperBASIC or SBASIC, but don't know in what context it was used.
No doubt Norman will soon pu tme in my place as usual ;-)
Dilwyn Jones
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Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 7
will work with or without them.If the warning makes you uncomfortable,
use the 5.32 versions which don’t do this.
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/arch/index.html
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, HOT_LOAD, HOT_CHP, HOT_CHP1, HOT_RES, and
HOT_RES1
to execute QL pograms from a DOS/Windows directory.
This software is a mere 12KB or so download from the File Handling programs
page on my website at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/files/index.html
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achieved, then you can use the
created Unzip to decompress the complete Unzip SFX archive if you want the
full set of files.
From the reports on the SFX, it seems to get as far as when it tells you to
run the program it sets up in RAMdisk, but then fails miserably at that
point.
Dilwyn Jones
Thanks Derek.
It would be great to get to the bottom of the Unzip SFX issues, because it's
such a frequently reported matter as well as of course the importance of
being able to use Unzip to move files between QLs and emulators or the
internet and emulators.
Dilwyn Jones
-Original
Could have sworn I sent that to Geoff and not to the list. Oh well, my
secrets are out - if I have any! ;-)
...or is that your [QDOS] Internals are out...
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as it
is almost 10 MB in size and would take forever to upload and download. The PDF
will be of more use to most of us.
Access it from the QaLendar page on my website at
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/calendar/calendar.html
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Please give the procedure for converting Abacus files under
Psion 4 (DOS) to Abacus files running on QL (QDOS) and QPC2.
The above is a query received by Quanta Helpline. Does anyone have experience
of transferring between these systems?
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there is very little use of a dial-up BBS now.
Sad if it goes, but understandable in this age of email and internet.
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the QBBS part (as distinct from just faxes)?
Had it dwindled to nothing in recent times, or as low as one or two a week,
for example?
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the
ability to save much? QemuLator can run at QL speed (for old games), has a
range of memory sizes and so on. And can even run software direct from a
QLPAK or Zipped file.
Just some ideas plucked out of thin air to extend this discussion...
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America?) - I don't think standard Abacus has the
Transfer file creation ability.
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!!!).
They were generated from a calendar wizard template originally, so I suspect
it might be hard to simplify, but I'll have a go later tonight.
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I've just downloaded the calendar blank, Dilwyn, and I only have Open
Office 3 to display it. It is haywire.
Jan, Feb ok. March April titles together and no calendar. May no
calendar. June title below calendar. July to Sept no calendar. Nov
and Dec ok. I was just about to send it to
This proved to be a harder nut to crack than I thought. All my efforts
so
far have yielded similar results. I don't have Open Office installed,
but
whatever I do with M$ Works causes the same scrambled layout.
I'm wondering if it is the docx extension/format that is causing you
grief.
Does
Dilwyn, on your original message about the calendar you said that the
.docx file would be 10M; however the 2011 one on your website is 1.3M.
This 2011 one loaded into OO perfectly, with the pictures at the top. The
2012 pdf has pictures at the bottom. Your good intentions have put you to
all
leap (there, back on topic)
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Geoff Wicks wrote:
I realised too late there was a factual error. On page 46 a reference
to the 2009 Quanta AGM should have been 2010.
Page 44?
;-)
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I'm not in a mood to look at the sources as my father died last night.
Jochen
Oh my goodness. I'm sure everyone here will join me in extending our
sympathies to you at this very sad time.
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these
ebooks on ebook websites to make QL documentation more widely available for
those returning to the QL, for example?
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to seeing who'll have the first one with uQLx or something on
it!
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) are becoming cheaper
and more popular now, so it makes sense to put all these types of reference
documents together to take advantage of the convenience of these devices.
We'll probably never know how popular this will be unless we go ahead and
try it.
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, not a Kindle, so I'll
try to find out how to go about getting stuff onto Android marketplaces,
unless someone has already done that?
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or a phone with a decent screen.
Will have a look at the Calibre download and see how I get on.
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It seems that a lot of the work is focused on moving C68 forward to
ISO-C-1999 standard. To quote from the website:
The ISO 1999 C standard introduces a large number of new facilities to the
C language. To support these, nearly all components of the C68 system for
QDOS will need updating.
Dilwyn
happens when you do DIR MDV1_ on it after your repair?
:o)
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So thanks to those who did not ignore this.
George
PS Please ignore this.
GG
Would that be 'ignore the PS' or 'ignore the GG'?
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and
tribulations in getting the computer back up and running.
Don't laugh too much !!
url:http://www.sellmyretro.com/offer/details/RARE_Sandy_QXT-640_%28Sinclair_QL%29_Home_Computer-2082
Wonder if Dave P. would remember the info about these as he used to work at
Sandy?
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of a way of removing a single complete
directory in cases like this?
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to download from my site, and I think John Alexander was on this
list last year, don't know if still a subscriber.
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could be accessed from other programs
in a direct mode like Photon, e.g.
EX new_viewer;input.jpg to view and EX new_viewer;input.jpg output.file
[list of options]
this would make it available also via FileInfo 2, and any new QL graphical
software could use it to load/save JPG files.
Dilwyn
suggestion re making a keyword out of Photon executable using
Turbo's Task Commander is a handy hint to bear in mind too.
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sprites are done by
Wman2 and can then be pic'd from the the screen.
I haven't looked at the RLE format much, but I think it's just simple run
length encoded as the name implies. I'm sureit's documented in one of the
GD2/WMAN2 documents on my website.
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transport details. For those coming from far enough to fly in, Manchester
airport is just a fairly short distance away.
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you'll find Dave Westbury's programming info for it and replacement
manuals).
I'll add a non-QL graphic as I get time.
Don't know of a board layout design but I'll happily add that if anyone has
the info.
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the
reduced file sizes - remember Turbo was originally conceived when we didn't
all have as much memory on our systems as today!
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To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com
Subject: [Ql-Users] Large turbo tasks
large programs,
although it's always been possible to compile for smaller memory systems too
using techniques such as LINK_LOAD.
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with
an internet connection, without having to download the manual each time.
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).
Congratulations, and good luck with the software side of it, since that's
been the downfall of many a promising hardware project in the past.
Please keep us informed of developments.
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Ah, OK, thanks. I'll change that reference.
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Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL manual
Dilwyn,
Can I just make a small correction to my involvement. What I did was to
convert
of the file sizes before
downloading (file sizes are in brackets alongside the descriptions).
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I couldn't find the microdrive images for use with 68K/OS - I presume they
must be in the zip file somewhere but then how has URS got them into
the zip file?
No - the microdrive cartridges were 68K/OS format so Urs was unable to
transfer them to a zip file. They are not there. Only the ROM
Great work Dilwyn. Having all of this easily available will assist many
people.
Thanks, Malcolm.
I also like the idea of 'mirror' web site ... ym as opposed to my
... :-)
um website...
One of these days I'll master the English language :o)
Dilwyn Jones
I’m having problems getting on QL Forum this morning – anyone else tried?
Rob/Pete: if reading this can you check?
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[mailto:ql-users-boun...@lists.q-v-d.com] On Behalf Of Rich Mellor
Sent: 23 February 2012 10:58
To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com
Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL Forum
I also cannot access it this morning...
On 23/02/2012 10:50, Dilwyn Jones wrote:
I'm having problems getting on QL Forum
of this
under 'Microdrive Imaging'.
'ram1_' part can be any valid drive.
RAM drive, of course.
Welcome along Rod, nice to see you digging out the old QL again!
As well as this mailing list, there's a QL Forum you could try as well -
www.qlforum.co.uk
Dilwyn Jones
to the Miracle
Systems section).
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they meant when suggesting you apply a filter to the
input and output of the RPi, though... :-)
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I was too slow off the mark to secure an order but my name is down as an
interested party for the next batch.
As a side thought, the Raspberry Pi comes without a case, here must
exist a fantastic opportunity for someone
to manufacture cases, plastic, metal, glass etc !
Taken to its logical
the details privately.
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I don't mind people having a quick look through - that's what I do to see
if an article justifies the cost - but I object to people getting a free
read and then leaving a second hand magazine for someone else to pay
full price for. It's bloody dishonest in my opinion. I'd go so far as to
say
Is it me, or would the t-shirts have more appeal if they said
Make my day - blow a raspberry!
-- Rich Mellor
Hehe, reminds me of the phantom raspberry blower sketches on the two
ronnies :)
Peter.
Or perhaps 'blow a raspberry' means Norman's been putting the wrong resistor
values on his
and think I get at least the gist of it, but
would be helpful to have a simplified explanation, perhaps.
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- mine were a bit too loud after listening to music
beforehand and my ears still hurt after the loud QL beeps :o)
Nice video though - thanks Pete!
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Ralf Reköndt wrote:
as it is not possible to format a QL DD or HD disk under QPC2/Windows
XP:
Does anyone know a QL program, which writes a suitable map on a PC
formatted disk, so that it is usable as a QL disk?
Dave Walker's QXLformat program should be able to do this (on my site at
produces 3. I cannot seem to
get the
# character at all in QPC2.
This will probably sound silly, but is there any chance the ALTKEY '3','#'
in your boot program for QPC2 might be a temporary solution until you can
work out how to proceed? (Or am I misunderstanding the problem?)
Dilwyn Jones
Pete van Peebles wrote:
In todays climate your 2p worth is probably closer to 20p Not to mention
the upcoming opinion tax :p
Pete.
Never mind the opinion tax - our beloved Chancellor is now to tax cornish
pasties and certain take-away foods. I've just heard on the radio that it's
to be
Lee Privett wrote:
2p in 1984 is roughly worth about 5p today
Your QL, bought for £399 in 1984 would have the equivalent purchasing
power
today of around £1052.28 according to the Bank of England.
So what QL equivalent can you buy for around £1000 now?
Umm, 2 or 3 Q60s?
Dilwyn
Rich Mellor wrote:
Let us think about this and how to put spin on this...
I will shortly be bringing out a new improved keyboard membrane for the QL
:-)
The postage price may be nearly doubling, but the good news is the
membranes will see a more reasonable increase in price of just £14,
For anyone who couldn’t get to the Quanta workshop and AGM over the weekend,
I’ve put a report and some pictures on my website at
http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/gen/quanta/agm2012/agm2012.html
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Ade Vickers wrote:
Dilwyn Jones wrote:
I've just
heard on the radio that it's to be called the Pie Tax and
taxed at the rate of 3.1415926... %
:o)
Oh, boy, that went off at a tangent no matter which way you slice it.
Cheers!
Ade.
Hmmm, no SIN of an improvement in the jokes COS Ade went
it to the conversions
done by Doc2Html
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on Windows 7 64 bit.
I'll see if I can persuade Ann's laptop (XP) to run it. If I can, I'll save
and send some sample files to you.
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to renew the original agreement and make
it available on CD or as an eBook, depending on what we could agree with Jan
Jones and/or the original publisher as appropriate. Either way, we would have
the text ready to move quickly if permission was forthcoming.
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knowledge of the matter.
As Sarah is away, I'll ask Alison to delve into past Quanta minutes to see
what if any information we can find on the subject, as I don't know whether
the original Quanta permission was for one reprint or ongoing.
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are we allowed to read the book
All the best - Bill
Now that has to be the most unhelpful and sarcastic comment so far. I was
only trying to help resolve the issue.
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we can come up with.
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an electronic version ready which
could form the basis for a legal reprint or e-publication.
Perhaps Malcolm Lear could let us know how far he got with his efforts to
make an electronic version (for the same reason).
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is accidentally
filtering out as spam some of those emails, in which case if they offer you
blacklist and white-list facilities to control the level of filtering it
might help. Comparing notes with someone else on btinternet might help to
judge if it is an ISP issue.
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in mind that the Quanta Chairman and new Treasurer are away
at the moment, as Geoff pointed out.
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