Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.38
Thank you! Cheers...Ralf Am 31.10.2021 um 11:34 schrieb Wolf via Ql-Users: Hi, there's now a small text file with it... HTH Wolfgang On 31/10/2021 10:09, Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users wrote: Thanks a lot. I still miss a little doc for OUTPTR.BIN. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.38
Thanks a lot. I still miss a little doc for OUTPTR.BIN. Cheers...Ralf Am 31.10.2021 um 07:39 schrieb Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users: Hi all, SMSQE 3.38 is out now. As usual, you can get it atwww.wlenerz.com/smsqe/. The main news here is that, thanks to Alain Haoui's work, WMAN can now draw real subwindow indices. The ways this is done is explained in the QPTR manual, the new version of which can be found at my QL stuff sitewww.wlenerz.com/qlstuff. There you can find the QPTR manual (in the documentation section), and also the new QPTR bin file itself, which also implements index drawing (in the programming section) as well as two demo/test programs (one for Basic, made by Alain. Haoui, and one for assembler). Have fun! Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE on HATARI
Markus, one forum member remarks, that "SCSI" is not there...? Any idea? Or should he add it? Am 03.02.2021 um 19:04 schrieb desin via Ql-Users: hello some interesting findings for Hatari 2.3.1 Configuration System TT CPU 68000 32Mhz TOS EMUTOS512k.img v1.0.x Floppy MSA/ST 720kb optional Hardisk ACSI optional SCSI -> QXL.win GemdosDrive -> folder with bootconf.app / smsqe3xx.prg fire it up bootconf.app set screen to compatible reboot optional start smsqe.prg wait Greetings from Switzerland Markus ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Memory cards and the Q60 (was Re: SMSQE 3.36)
A simple bootstrap loader would do the trick, right? Why a complete SMSQ/E in EPROM? As far as I remind, TT has written such one, having it it one of my TT disks (for Atari). Am 12.05.2020 um 18:28 schrieb Peter Graf via Ql-Users: Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users wrote: Hmm, so why use it in an EPROM? You need some kind of ROM to boot the machine and load the OS. This can be a separate loader, like inside the Q68, but then it needs to access mass storage to load the OS. In case of the Q40 and Q60, the OS can boot completely without any mass storage, which is faster. ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Memory cards and the Q60 (was Re: SMSQE 3.36)
Hmm, so why use it in an EPROM? Am 12.05.2020 um 15:48 schrieb Marcel Kilgus via Ql-Users: Fabrizio Diversi via Ql-Users wrote: This issue seems to address newer SMSQ/E in Eprom, I used second hand ST M27C1024 eprom 120ns. I ordered completely new eprom from China the same Brand but with 100ns.not sure where is the problem. SMSQ/E never executes from EPROM, it is always copied to RAM first. So any problem with the EPROM would certainly result in an instant crash. But once it boots the EPROM is not used again anyway. Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.36
Hmm, I remember (from my Atari times) that I had my QLWA partition as the 2nd one of the Megafile. Wasn't it configurable in SMSQ/E, where it has to look for a BOOT? Cheers...Ralf Am 23.04.2020 um 16:11 schrieb Thierry Godefroy via Ql-Users: On Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:39:39 +0200, Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users wrote: I just coded a (very quick) and (totally) dirty 5s delay loop in the Q40 HD init code. The *proper* fix would require waiting in a loop (that would timeout after 10s or so) for a HD to show up and report as being ready on the IDE port(s). This won't need any parameter, but perhaps a disabling flag in the SMSQ/E config block, for people not using any HD (or IDE drive) and booting only from floppy (disabling that feature would allow for faster boot on floppy). I'll put this into the next version. Should the check be made on all 4 possible disks, or only on the one in target 0? I doubt there are many systems with the boot drive on another target than 0... So, unless someone speaks against it now, I suggest you go the easy route. :-D Well I am curious to know what you did, can be this module published ? Patch attached. I already reported the issue and transmitted the patch to Wolfgang as well, a few months ago. I suppose I'm the only person affected (with perhaps the only known configuration regrouping a low spinning drive and a fast (overclocked) Q60)... Unless I'm mistaken, nobody else raised that with me. I must have mislaid your previous fix, could you send it to me again? It is attached to the message you just replied now... I also sent it in my personal email to you, dated Mon, 7 Jan 2019 13:49:28 +0100, with subject "Re: QXL.WIN sur carte SDHC". Attaching the "quick and dirty" patch again to this message. But as I wrote, it's in no way a proper fix (it simply introduces a 5s delay, which happens to be needed and to suffice for my overclocked Q60 and my brand/model of HD). Regards, Thierry. ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Q-OS
You have to Set QPC2 t0 1024x768 MY OS Was Based on DJ LaunchPAD DJ owns theCopy Rights 1024x768 is no good on my 19" monitor, I just use 640x512, that gives the best size for me. ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Q-OS
Ah, ok, thank you! Am 14.04.2020 um 19:00 schrieb simon629--- via Ql-Users: You have to Set QPC2 t0 1024x768 MY OS Was Based on DJ LaunchPAD DJ owns theCopy Rights On Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 17:43:17 BST, simon629--- via Ql-Users wrote: Hi Everyone My New OS is OUT Today it is Called Q-OS and it is Now a Available to Download Enjoy Q-OS.WIN | | | | | | | | | | | Q-OS.WIN Shared with Dropbox | | | ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Q-OS
??? What's that? Am 14.04.2020 um 18:46 schrieb simon629--- via Ql-Users: https://www.dropbox.com/s/irqzgmzfp3c8cqp/Q-OS.WIN?dl=0 On Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 17:43:17 BST, simon629--- via Ql-Users wrote: Hi Everyone My New OS is OUT Today it is Called Q-OS and it is Now a Available to Download Enjoy Q-OS.WIN | | | | | | | | | | | Q-OS.WIN Shared with Dropbox | | | ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] QBOX BBS for TCP/IP released!
Jan wrote: >> Oh well, I first thought the FidoNet utils would be useless these days That reminds me of the good old days of the MausNet. That was quite a good time just receiving mails in the morning and in the evening. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] QMG
Interesting to see, my version is from 1990, never knew that Wolfgang has developed it further for such a long time. Am 30.10.2019 um 20:23 schrieb desin via Ql-Users: hello again found a copy the original floppy disk... https://princess.kekfiles.com/dl/hpvE2tAUdej3bK5Ye5nQAw/1573068020/557885320/5db9e25bc1c0b9.48922066/QMG95.zip Greetings from Switzerland Markus ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] QMG
I have to look at my disk. As far as I remember, QMG was a complete compiled program. I just have used it to load pointer programs to examine their sprites. Ralf -Original-Nachricht- Betreff: [Ql-Users] QMG Datum: 2019-10-22T11:51:18+0200 Von: "desin via Ql-Users" An: "ql-users" hello here are my remaining QMG Files the original floppy disk is gone ... https://clare.400links.com/dl/5taX31UtbXelyIy9uwJUhA/1572342272/557885320/5daecf800f33f7.94899666/QMG.zip i got them from Wolfgang Vogel during a Eindhoven meeting Greetings from Switzerland Markus ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Sad news
Very sad. Am 24.05.2019 um 20:07 schrieb Giorgio Garabello via Ql-Users: Guido Masoero, manager of the Italian SPEM company that has made several hardware for the QL has passed away. he was 76 years old :-( I remember the afternoon after his shop with him talking about QL for hours ... even though he hasn't been an active member of the QL community for many years, we were still in touch with him and followed our work. Today is a sad day for us in the Italian world QL ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] QL World magazine scans
Great, I just read a few. Thanks in advance! Cheers...Ralf Am 13.02.2019 um 15:14 schrieb Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users: QL World Magazines Thanks to the hard work of Klaus Frank in Denmark, I've been able to add further scanned copies of QL World magazine to the Magazines Page on the QL Home Page. This means we now have a pretty complete collection of the PDFs up to the end of 1991. http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/mags/index.html ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.34
No, if any new Keyword comes up, there has to be an explanation. Am 30.11.2018 um 20:11 schrieb Phil Jordan via Ql-Users: Try http://www.wlenerz.com/smsqe/334/smsqe334_binaries.zip Cheers On Fri, 30 Nov 2018 at 18:23, Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: Would be good to clarify the Syntax. Am 30.11.2018 um 17:45 schrieb Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users: Hi all, SMSQE 3.34 is out. Mostly bugfixes for Q68, but also a new SSJOb command courtesy of Per Witte. Wlenerz.com/smsqe Have fun Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQE 3.34
Would be good to clarify the Syntax. Am 30.11.2018 um 17:45 schrieb Wolfgang Lenerz via Ql-Users: Hi all, SMSQE 3.34 is out. Mostly bugfixes for Q68, but also a new SSJOb command courtesy of Per Witte. Wlenerz.com/smsqe Have fun Wolfgang ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Hello Rich and Dilwyn, and anyone else interested
Me too. Sometimes , it is best to look for the right words. Am 25.06.2018 um 19:15 schrieb Dave Park via Ql-Users: I thought this was a death announcement at first. Then it got weird. Dave On Mon, Jun 25, 2018 at 11:08 AM, paul via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: Hello out there, Urs has left the Building. With him goes a 'working' QL PM code, the ROMs and the Dongle melded into a single file that fired up in an emulator. Once he gets home and the box of stuff he also picked up, including a 'PM' QL sorted out, he just might have some news to share. He now has an intact naked QL motherboard also. -- Paul Holmgren Music hits of Yesteryear Abba --- Denture Queen Tony Orlando --- Knock 3 Times On The Ceiling If You Hear Me Fall Helen Reddy --- I Am Woman, Hear Me Snore ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Classic Adventures
Done. I just wonder, why MetaComCo C programs do not run on QPC2 (as stated in the wiki)? Rich Mellor via Ql-Users: On 05/04/2018 14:33, Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users wrote: Great! BTW: Both AD1 and AD2 are written in C. Cheers...Ralf I guess you might need to update the QL Wiki entry then ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Classic Adventures
Great! BTW: Both AD1 and AD2 are written in C. Cheers...Ralf -Original-Nachricht- Betreff: [Ql-Users] Classic Adventures Datum: 2018-04-05T15:02:46+0200 Von: "Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users" An: "QL Users List" Classic Adventures John Jones-Steele, who ran Abersoft in the 1980s, has given permission for the Classic Adventures package to be released as freeware. The package includes two text adventure games, "The Adventure" and "Mordon's Quest". The first is based on the famous adventure game by Crowther and Woods, the first of its kind, while the second is a loosely- related but original sequel. Both should run on an unexpanded QL and are configured to run from MDV1. Use up and down cursor keys in the boot program to select which adventure you want or the clone program, then press SPACE to start the option selected. No manual so I have added a short review from QL World magazine plus a couple of screen dumps. It's available to download from my site's Adventure Games page at http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/games/adventures/index.html Dilwyn ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] QL 2002 The DVD
I think, putting that to U2be (*.flv) might be a good idea, perhaps in Urs' channel. Am 20.02.2018 um 17:58 schrieb Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users: You're welcome if you wish to do so. It has been uploaded to greybeardz.com too. If anyone is familiar with the process, it could probably do with uploading to a more permanent web archive. I have converted the files to mp4 with Handbrake (it'll do .avi as well I think), though I haven't looked at whether it'll reduce the resolution to make smaller video files for those who wish to view on mobile for example. Seems pointless uploading those at the moment as they're almost as large as what's on the DVD, but if there is interest in having lower resolution copies online I'll see what I can do. Although Darren gave permission for me to put it online, I'd suggest out of courtesy that if you wish to put it on You-Tube for example that you ask Darren first. I chose to upload the .iso image of the DVD as it includes some QL software on the DVD too which would be lost if it was made into just 10 chapters of video files. Perhaps if you do re-host I could include the URL on my page as an "alternative" location in case i do run into bandwidth issues - I confess I don't know from memory what my monthly bandwidth is! Dilwyn -Original Message- From: Dave Park via Ql-Users Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 4:39 PM To: ql-us...@q-v-d.com Cc: Dave Park Subject: Re: [Ql-Users] QL 2002 The DVD Downloading now, since I probably have the fastest connection. I can re-host if you like, to reduce Dilwyn's bandwidth bill? Dave On Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 3:44 AM, Dilwyn Jones via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: Darren Branagh has kindly given me permission to make available an .iso image of "QL 2002 The DVD". Being an .iso image, you can burn your own copy of the DVD for posterity with most DVD burner software. A scanned image of the DVD sleeve is also available. It was originally released in 2002 by Q-Celt Computing in Ireland, edited and produced by Stephen Reyal and Darren Branagh. The DVD was shot on location at the 2002 Quanta Annual General Meeting and Workshop in Manchester and gives an insight into the QL scene at that time, some 20 years after the QL was first conceived by Sinclair Research. Presented by Darren Branagh, there are interviews with key players in the QL world, historical information, a tour around the dealers' tables and a look in on the Quanta AGM itself. Please note that this is a very large file to download. The .iso image is about 3GB in size even when zipped. My thanks to Simon Foster whose request to locate a copy of the DVD led to me seeking permission to make this available. Download from http://www.dilwyn.me.uk/ql2002dvd/index.html Dilwyn ___ QL-Users Mailing List ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Sandy SuperQBoard HD
Dave Park via Ql-Users wrote: As I said in the other place, if you do this and use a WD1772, you might get temperamental results. The VL1772 by VLSI is far more overclockable and runs significantly cooler when double clocked. I read that the "02-02" stepping of the WD1772 can safely do HD, while all others cannot. But I will check how the temperature goes under stress, thanks. I bought a bulk supply of them for SQBv4 ;) Looking forward to it :) Marcel Me too!!! ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.31 Q40 no boot after configure
So you need a commercial program to configure a free OS? -Original-Nachricht- Betreff: Re: [Ql-Users] SMSQ/E 3.31 Q40 no boot after configure Datum: 2017-11-14T11:33:11+0100 Von: "Jan Bredenbeek via Ql-Users" An: "ql-us...@q-v-d.com" On 13 November 2017 at 18:27, Peter Graf via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: > Hi Duncan, > > > the version of menuconfig I have is 3.36 and is dated 2003. > > Thank you. That's it! :) With menuconfig 3.36 it worked. > > > The version of menuconfig on Dilwyn's site is 3.34 > > Found even 3.36 when I searched again. Maybe it is stored at more than > one location. > I'm wondering whether menuconfig is now freeware or not. According to this thread http://qlforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=1025 it is still commercial software by Jochen Merz. Does anyone have an idea? Jan. ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Fw: Stupid AND
Sorry, was private ;-)) Am 21.09.2017 um 20:40 schrieb Ralf Reköndt: Hi Dilwyn, after a very long time, I need again your help in identifying a song text. No need to hurry, if you ever get the time. I think, you may have heard this one in the 80s. Thank you. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] Fw: Stupid AND
Hi Dilwyn, after a very long time, I need again your help in identifying a song text. No need to hurry, if you ever get the time. I think, you may have heard this one in the 80s. Thank you. Cheers...Ralf ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] TURBO and testing it exists
Simply load one of the thousand "is there that toolkit name" extensions like "ISIT" (Disassembler from DP) or similar and you are happy. Even Dilwyn has one on his site. There is also a very old little toolkit from Steve Jones (Sidewinder), which can put every resident Procedure into an "F_xxx" Function extension to check, if it is available. I have to look. Per Witte via Ql-Users: George, the question is relevant if you write programs intended for other people: You cant be sure THEY will load Turbo. However, IMHO, any serious Tinkerer should load Turbo as a matter of course. Per On 18 August 2017 at 16:54, gdgqler--- via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wrote: On 17 Aug 2017, at 13:54, Lee Privett via Ql-Users < ql-users@lists.q-v-d.com> wr I feel there must be a way to test for TURBO toolkit, any ideas? In my BOOT I load the TURBO toolkit. So why should I test for it? If I don’t load it in my BOOT it just is not loaded. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] TURBO and testing it exists
Ah, very clever ;-))) gdgqler--- via Ql-Users: On 17 Aug 2017, at 13:54, Lee Privett via Ql-Users wr I feel there must be a way to test for TURBO toolkit, any ideas? In my BOOT I load the TURBO toolkit. So why should I test for it? If I don’t load it in my BOOT it just is not loaded. George ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] DM5 upsetting Dates in QPC2
Of course, as it is used to suspend the job. Am 29.06.2017 um 19:48 schrieb François Van Emelen via Ql-Users: Op 29/06/2017 om 17:11 schreef Ralf Reköndt via Ql-Users: Does WAIT suspend a Job? If so, it is different from PAUSE, maybe no matter in this case. Dilwyn has used a similar thing from my extensions to make a new Keyword to suspend a Job. Am 29.06.2017 um 12:58 schrieb Wolf via Ql-Users: Sorry, yes it is. On 29/06/2017 12:04, Derek Stewart via Ql-Users wrote: On 28/06/17 10:12, Wolf via Ql-Users wrote: Hi Derek, 100 DEFine PROCedure p 110 ERT HOT_KEY('g',CHR$(27)) 120 EX RAM1_Dm5_Obj 130 WAIT 20 140 HOT_DO('g') 150 WAIT 20 160 HOT_DO('g') 170 WAIT 20 180 HOT_DO('g') 190 ERT HOT_REMV('g') 200 END DEFine p Adjust the key, timings and drive to suit your system. At least you won't have to type in the date anymore. Have fun Wolfgang Hi Wolfgang, I do not have the keyword WAIT in my SMSQ/E v3.31, is that like PAUSE ??? Hi, There seems to be 2 differences between PAUSE and WAIT. PAUSE needs channel #0, WAIT doesn't. PAUSE can be interrupted with a keypress, WAIT can't. François Van Emelen ___ QL-Users Mailing List
Re: [Ql-Users] DM5 upsetting Dates in QPC2
Does WAIT suspend a Job? If so, it is different from PAUSE, maybe no matter in this case. Dilwyn has used a similar thing from my extensions to make a new Keyword to suspend a Job. Am 29.06.2017 um 12:58 schrieb Wolf via Ql-Users: Sorry, yes it is. On 29/06/2017 12:04, Derek Stewart via Ql-Users wrote: On 28/06/17 10:12, Wolf via Ql-Users wrote: Hi Derek, 100 DEFine PROCedure p 110 ERT HOT_KEY('g',CHR$(27)) 120 EX RAM1_Dm5_Obj 130 WAIT 20 140 HOT_DO('g') 150 WAIT 20 160 HOT_DO('g') 170 WAIT 20 180 HOT_DO('g') 190 ERT HOT_REMV('g') 200 END DEFine p Adjust the key, timings and drive to suit your system. At least you won't have to type in the date anymore. Have fun Wolfgang Hi Wolfgang, I do not have the keyword WAIT in my SMSQ/E v3.31, is that like PAUSE ??? ___ QL-Users Mailing List