of the interfaces at the US
show for those who can attend.
The beta testing will be done by a small and tightly 'controlled' group
(resources and time are a huge problem for me - as they are for most
people). I will keep your offer in mind when the time approaches.
OK.
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Quanta AGM
though it wasn't very stable then!)
'Welshware' then ... :-)
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to resolve this and get on with it.
I believe it will resolve ... even if it seems fraught when written down
in emails. Face to face discussions most often resolve the main issues
anyway.
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in
error. Most Formats QL/PC now accepted.
Good luck with the mag !
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, it will still be full of data - if not,
I'm up that creek again :o(
... Just shows that the SyQuest disks are far more reliable :-)
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', which is then
interpreted for you ( hidden from view ).
http:\\www.lego.com/dacta/robolab
Of course, it is incompatible with the previous Dacta as it is 9v and
not 6v.
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it uses its own very convenient menu
system to navigate the extensive features.
The great thing about the QL is the multi-tasking OS - so several
programs can be in memory, and easily switched between.
With a programming project this really does come to the fore as an
advantage.
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. However, he was in a minority of one ...
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dexter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Sun, 7 Apr 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Probably best to have a look, then. Although I am a great believer in
alternatives ... it makes for more challenges.
Well here's the plan:
The program has a config file with sensible
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tony Firshman
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 at 19:31:27, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
(ref: GawSgHA$[EMAIL PROTECTED])
Well, if you ever visit England I've got lots of them ... that have been
donated to the London Quanta Group. They are too heavy
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dexter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
In addition you should find C68 on the QL easy to adapt to.
If using it is anything like using GCC, I'll be fine...
You will ...
ql.spodmail.com
(New posts by Nasta in the forum
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dexter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Wow ! ... I guess everything in Texas is big then :-)
Well, TX weather is a case of extremes. There's warm and humid air
circulating up from the gulf of Mexico, and cold, dry air coming
In article 3X6Z6PNNJ6ZMJPL07DCWVMURIF1XB8.3cae130a@quantum-central,
Phoebus Dokos [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
5/4/2002 4:05:54 ??, / Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED] :
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dexter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Thu, 4 Apr 2002, Phoebus Dokos wrote:
Well i am not using
' :-) ... Jon's work needs a good interface attached
to it to become a 'useable by all' emailer.
Assuming that you will be basing it on Jon's TCP/IP code ... if you
really are planning something :-)
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. 'Market forces'
have put it there, not technical merit.
... Anyway, this is really OT :-(
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effort.
Well you did ask
That'll teach me :o)
Tarquin has already started to write a browser in beta form for the QL -
he is also a RISC OS user - I have forgotten what he calls it.
I have a copy, yet it doesn't work for me :-(
... anyone got it working ?
It is only text at present.
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for free.
That is it ... yet it is fun :-)
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In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dexter
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Sun, 7 Apr 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Nice idea of 'namimg' :-) ... Jon's work needs a good interface attached
to it to become a 'useable by all' emailer.
I haven't seen his work. However, the mail client I plan to do
(
Everything's fine now :o)
What is the address again ?
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!
Umm ... a knowledgeable man :-)
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???
OK ... will mail you privately.
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???
Hi Phoebus,
Send me your details, again.
I next go to the venue where we hold our meetings in the middle of April
2002 - where the equipment is stored.
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with the QL is that the early Amstrad PC
portable, in design terms, were both conceived by the same industrial
designer.
The sequence was ZX81, Spectrum 48K, QL, Amstrad PPC640 ... the earlier
ZX80 was by someone else, as were the later variations on the Spectrum.
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with 68K coding.
However, do not forget the 'users' have to take it up to make it viable.
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that. It is
at least as important as redesigning the tin's contents.
Very true. This is a chance to get the documentation developed along
with the understanding of the source code, and any advancements
implemented.
With the www now available the distribution will be aided.
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a Trump Card.
The London Quanta has just been donated one, so this could be available
to the person who enquired.
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trying to get Robin to make a few more..?
The Di-Ren is the one that I use, and it has been 100% reliable, so I'm
not parting with mine :-)
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on the numbers of the recent donations.
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as
the mouldings already existed.
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in it
for a trial - and can't wait to take delivery and have a serious
play.
Christopher Cave
Hmmm seems to me you only need a CompactFlash adapter and you'll be all
set! (Now THAT's one heck of a PLUG!!! :-
Yes ... the latter was on demonstration too ... :-) ... impressive.
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down)
totally lacking in foresight (8-)#
Sounds like fun ... I hope that you will do the QL proud.
From where it began to where it is now had been quite a development too.
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today.
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Malcolm Cadman wrote:-
David Gilham [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I know that this one is no longer valid for David Gilham.
When I next see him I will get him to mail you his current one.
The info on your mail was very interesting, thanks.
Malcolm
-session
disks but I don't see why not. If it works I believe it would be the most
multimedia a QL has ever been (running a QDOSMS variant)
'Sounds' good :-)
Good luck with the work.
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for David Gilham.
When I next see him I will get him to mail you his current one.
The info on your mail was very interesting, thanks.
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on the web ?
Then ... when I have spare moment I can do my 'thing' :-)
Might be worth asking Jochen Merz if he's prepared to let me put it on
my website?
If he is reading this then he may just do that, if it is not already on
his own newly revamped site :-)
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to port else we would be up to our necks
in games by now :-)
Yes, the graphics toolkit is a need, I see what you are getting at now.
Didn't Simon Goodwin do at lot of work on this ?
It is interesting that the new capabilities of the QL systems are making
demands on graphics.
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moment I can do my 'thing' :-)
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... and leave the rest alone.
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512x256
4 or 8 colour modes though.
Which can be updated if the source code is available.
Anyone know the program status ?
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In article 001501c1b465$d3545320$2f075cc3@default, Dilwyn Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
He didn't send an attachment, just the notes on what to do to correct
the zip file. But it's done now anyway///phew!
OK ... glad you were up to the task :-)
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Group meeting on Sunday 11th February 2002.
He sent you the corrected version that same evening.
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:-)
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got Qliberator. OK Qlib is not so fast, but
most times compiling is not for speed, but for multitasking.
SMSQ/E will multitask SBASIC !
Oh no ! ... the Turbo Qlib debate again :-)
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aproximately 1200 messages
and not nearly all user agents were recognised by my search.
Bye
Richard
A fairly incomplete list of recognised mailers, most of which
I've never even heard about:
clip
Interesting list :-) ... thanks for that, certainly a good variety.
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In article 00b501c1b15b$d8b89400$12065cc3@default, Dilwyn Jones
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Hi Michael, I hope that you enjoying your new QL OS equipment.
Do you mean a 'BASIC' compiler ?
If so, then there are - you will be pleased to hear - two of them
available.
TURBO
a varied bunch we
are on this newsgroup.
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available.
TURBO - formerly sold by Digital Precision and now freeware.
Available from Thierry Godefroys' web site.
Turbo has had some more recent work done on it.
QLIBERATOR - not sure of its current status.
Not sure when it was last updated.
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be an issue.
Good idea ... that will make QL's more accessible.
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Geoff Wicks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
- Original Message -
From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
There is clearly a need for a document on virus handling ... when I get
time I will liase with you and we can put out an advice notice. Maybe
on your
...!
One JM + Gold Card + Microvitec Cub Monitor + DD disks + all else necessary
Collect within one year! ... then, if there's time, you can catch a bus and
still go see Malcolm.
Interested Dave?
John in Wales
Ummm ... a good offer John :-) ... have been 'gazumped' ( out bid ) :-)
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.
The consequence is, that I will now leave the list, because I don't have
the time to handle this anymore. I'll unsubscribe after this mail.
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still QL-less... Scary huh?
Well, if you ever visit England that can be cured :-)
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Richard Zidlicky
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Mon, Feb 04, 2002 at 07:27:56PM +, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
One of the superb features is mail routing - which creates a newsgroup
like tree based folder for groups such as this.
Yes, the tree listing of emails
think to target it anymore.
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Marcel Kilgus
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
Malcolm Cadman wrote:
Why does everybody get viruses except me? This is really unfair!
Now ... now :-) ... be careful ... there are some clever originators
around, yet, fortuneately the common ones are relatively trivial
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], ZN
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On 2/4/02 at 7:38 PM Malcolm Cadman wrote:
My efforts have been thwarted by an unlikely problem: now that I am
using a CF card instead of a 'ral' hard drive, the QL's power
consumption
is too small - in particular, it uses next
by jumpers on older drives - no
such luck on the new ones, although most actually have sensible defaults.
In cases when you deal with drives manufactured to a particular narrow
spec, all bets are off :-(
Is the logic for disk drives 4 bit then ?
0 0 0 0 - low
1 1 1 1 - high
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.
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Geoff Wicks
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
- Original Message -
From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [ql-users] Virus
By the way what version of Windows are you using, as I suspect it is
aimed at the most recent versions ?
98 - it came
.
By the way what version of Windows are you using, as I suspect it is
aimed at the most recent versions ?
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...
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listing of emails in a newsgroup is amazing to watch !
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you realise you how many features it has, and the depth of it.
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, it uses next to no power from the 12V line, which is
confusing my power supply :-)
He .. he .. trust you to be lucky :-) ... 12v and only a few volts being
used.
So, the CF card is good ?
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viruses except me? This is really unfair!
Now ... now :-) ... be careful ... there are some clever originators
around, yet, fortuneately the common ones are relatively trivial.
Don't wish a disaster on your self.
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signature on it so whoever sent it me is definately reading the list
Careful again
Yes, there was one sent to the list, or the addresses from the list.
I deleted it straightaway.
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...
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. Usually it is
in a boot file, or some other 'launching' program.
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In message 3C5A4087.23781.2949B9C@localhost, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
.co.uk writes
Well, first time ever, this group is my largest mail
download beating even my argumentative Linux group!!!
He .. he .. life in the QL yet :-)
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bit colour)
Also in the works right now (I'll get to the fonts too but right now I've
been named official translator of Opera so I'm kinda racing to finish the
damn thing)
Is that Opera the browser ?
Very nice program ... what are you translating it to ?
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) was priceless :-)
Just your boyish good looks :-)
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the computer plugged in to main power supply ?'
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it to someone to
download.
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?
This month perhaps you'd rather opt for -
..be[ing] infested with the cracks of a thousand keyboard membranes :)
Nope :-( ... it looks like there is going to be a long delay before I
can get my head around all that lot !
However, isn't it great to have so much going on ?
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explanation they can get; and more if they can get
them...
Be assured Nasta that some of us *need* your 500 - and more if we can get
it!
Help ... :-) ... how will I summarise it all ?
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networked with everything else, so it
means ethernet is a good option.
We do need to enhance our hardware by leaps and bounds, this will then
lead to more innovative software being written.
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In message [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Dexter [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Sun, 13 Jan 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
This is good, yet I haven't personally got IDE with my RISC OS, but
SCSI.
Which Risc OS machine do you have? I know where you can get a cheap IDE
adaptor for the A30X0...
Its an A3000
find it useful to save
the time he needs for wiring, and have himself a professional looking board.
If I had more time, I would like to write a little tutorial on how to make
your own Q40 extensions for QUANTA magazine.
That would be interesting ... the revival of hardware projects.
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at the Intercontinental Hotel, Hyde
Park Corner, London. Today, 18 years later we congratulate and celebrate to
the QL's 18th birthday!
Indeed ... a happy birthday as we are still using it.
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is certainly a good medium though.
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with ease of use.
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emulator running on Q60? Yuk, no
thanks.
... yet it happens ... if only for the novelty :-)
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.
Brain problems :o)
There has to be a 'elegant' solution to making sure that you only update
the latest work from the Zip ... but I can't think of right now :-(
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In article 00ab01c196fc$3e5ea6c0$[EMAIL PROTECTED], Dennis
Sutherland [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
- Original Message -
From: Malcolm Cadman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Imagine if Sinclair had been successful since the late 1980's,
and QDOS
was the dominant OS ... then people may have written
popular system running on home and
business computers ... so it has to be worked with as it is.
Imagine if Sinclair had been successful since the late 1980's, and QDOS
was the dominant OS ... then people may have written Windows emulators
to run on 'QDOS2000' :-)
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lucky)
John, in asbestos, in Wales
... and a poet too, very understandable, John.
PS - John has managed to weave the themes of many email discussions into
one brief poem.
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and non-working ( good for spares ), with various
ROM's in them. Obviously they are all of UK specification as regards
power requirement, i.e, 240v.
I have no experience of shipping to US.
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found a slip provider.
A few UK providers have it, like Demon. Although not much use to you in
Germany :-(
Usually it is the 'older' more established providers that have it
available, as the newer ones just rent the PPP.
A Q60 on DSL or cable modem would
be fun though.
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love to see you with your speedy laptop ?
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applaud your open hardware developement idea, but I would
at the very least like to see it followed by open software developement -
maybe even preceeded by open software developement.
clip
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and 60s are being produced if I am not mistaken
Isn't this the 'embedded' market though, like the ARM chips that are
appearing in many exciting products ?
It is always the case that new hardware stimulates new software
development. What is to follow the 68060 ?
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In article [EMAIL PROTECTED],
Dexter [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes
On Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Malcolm Cadman wrote:
I use RISC OS, as well as QL and PC ... so you are in good company :-)
Risc PC 700/SA@287MHz, plus a LART (www.lart.tudelft.nl)
I am using an 'older' generation, an A3000, with upgraded
life', nor any of the coins.
The 'time was' when genuine coins had real gold or silver in them :-)
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have made considerable progress with the RISC chips ... they even
have INTEL on board now, after all these years ...
The problem with the Motorola 68000 series is that they aren't making
them anymore.
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!
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all tastes and abilities. I
agree that there will be few 'classics' amongst them ... yet word soon
gets around about which are best.
Knowing Chris Cave ... he will require the new ones with a good depth of
understanding. Anyone know of any that they have enjoyed and benefited
from ?
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for Turbo and add in the directory
names that you are using. Then it will 'find it' :-)
This is a one line boot file with no line number.
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as a complete set
from zx80, zx81, spectrum, spec + and QL.
If you ever get to little old England ... on a world tour or something
:-) ... then we at the London QUANTA group have lots of QL goodies that
have been donated to us by other QL users. Both hardware and software.
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the patron of merchants and thieves :-(
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