Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-15 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 14 Feb 2004 at 14:45, Phoebus R. Dokos (Φοίβος Ρ. Ντό wrote: Well live in Indiana, PA and then you'll realise that there's not many options on where to spend your money anyway (the little that I have that is :-D) there is always some QL stuff to buy... (Uff, back on topic). Wolfgang

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-15 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: Timothy Swenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta SNIP I read the bit about Quanta and shows with some disinterest. Given that I have to fly 2,000 miles for my nearest QL show, I find it ammusing about all the discussion about where, what

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-15 Thread AlbrtNew
I thiiink you've got a point there Geoff. Octaqlairian

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-15 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes many of the UK users are a bit older than their continental counterparts and they would be unlikely to undertake a journey across the channel... Must remember to ask Sin-QL-Air to lay on a few zimmer frames and a standby nurse just

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 11:26, Timothy Swenson wrote: Yea, yea, Yea. American have guns, Europeans don't. No need to start a long thread about the merits of either. I can always start the thread that our royality are not on the taxpayers' dollar. :-) There hasn't been royalty in this

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 09:05:58 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 11:26, Timothy Swenson wrote: Yea, yea, Yea. American have guns, Europeans don't. No need to start a long thread about the merits of either. I can always start the thread that our royality are

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 16:29:42 +, Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip Why not? I do :-) (Especially with Powerball loterry jackpots running usually at US$ 50.000.000 (or more!) ... then you do not think carefully about the maths. In the UK, anyone who buys a lotto ticket on Wednesday

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 10:57:49 -0600 (CST), Dave P [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, Tony Firshman wrote: ... then you do not think carefully about the maths. In the UK, anyone who buys a lotto ticket on Wednesday is more likely to die that win the Saturday jackpot - a sobering

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 18:11:56 +0100, Marcel Kilgus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phoebus R. Dokos (F ?. ?t) wrote: True. In any case I was talking about QDOS (Classic) and Minerva. Well, good luck then. Especially with Minerva, considering that there are only a few bytes free space left in the

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 19:29:30 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 9:15, Phoebus R. Dokos ( . wrote: Most likely, but where the user is concerned they really don't care as long as it works correct? :-D Yes - just as long as I do not think that it doesn't work.

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 19:29:30 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 9:17, Phoebus R. Dokos ( . ) wrote: Why not? I do :-) (Especially with Powerball loterry jackpots running usually at US$ 50.000.000 (or more!) I'd rather spend my money on something else.

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-14 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Sat, 14 Feb 2004 03:09:43 -, P Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phoebus R. Dokos writes: and a couple of others running custom QDOS-based software, that unfortunately cannot work with SMSQ/e either. custom often meant pretty dirty; didn't it? Most likely, but where the user is

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread RWAPSoftware
In a message dated 13/02/2004 05:03:49 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: True. In any case I was talking about QDOS (Classic) and Minerva. Unbelievable as it may seem, there are users that still require full compatibility with QDOS and SMSQ/e is not an option for them. I

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:40:02 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 0:03, Phoebus R. Dokos ( . wrote: snip Flashback was quite a progmming feat, (very fast), but severely limited in other ways IIRC. I think it interfered with the ALT/Hotkey system. I wonder, if it is

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:40:01 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 4:13, Marcel Kilgus wrote: But then again, I could also win the lottery on Saturday. Well I hope you don't - you'd probably off to laze in the sun in Barbados, and the QL world still needs you... grin

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Tony Firshman
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 at 09:17:14, =?iso-8859-7?B?IlBob2VidXMgUi4gRG9rb3MgKNbv3+Lv8iDRLiDN9Pzq7/IpIg==?= wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 07:40:01 +0100, Wolfgang Lenerz [EMAIL PROTECTED] lenerz.com wrote: On 13 Feb 2004 at 4:13, Marcel Kilgus wrote: But then again, I

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Marcel Kilgus
Wolfgang Lenerz wrote: Well I hope you don't - you'd probably off to laze in the sun in Barbados, and the QL world still needs you... grin Ah well, my current plans are to laze in the sun in Miami in April. Because of the QL :-) (what you mean you actualyl play the lottery?) Nah, I

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Dave P
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, Tony Firshman wrote: ... then you do not think carefully about the maths. In the UK, anyone who buys a lotto ticket on Wednesday is more likely to die that win the Saturday jackpot - a sobering thought (8-)# Not to mention that the pool of cash being redistributed

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Marcel Kilgus
Phoebus R. Dokos (F??ß?? ?. ?t) wrote: True. In any case I was talking about QDOS (Classic) and Minerva. Well, good luck then. Especially with Minerva, considering that there are only a few bytes free space left in the ROM. Unbelievable as it may seem, there are users that still require

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 10:57, Dave P wrote: Similarly, for our US QL users, think about this: a. The number of physicians in the US is 700,000. (...) Then think about this: a. The number of gun owners in the US is 80,000,000. (..) Statistically, doctors are approximately 9,000 times more

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 9:15, Phoebus R. Dokos (‚ . „Œ wrote: Most likely, but where the user is concerned they really don't care as long as it works correct? :-D Yes - just as long as I do not think that it doesn't work. On the contrary. Sorry, wans't that what you were saying -

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 9:17, Phoebus R. Dokos ( . ) wrote: Why not? I do :-) (Especially with Powerball loterry jackpots running usually at US$ 50.000.000 (or more!) I'd rather spend my money on something else. Wolfgang

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Bill Waugh
- Original Message - From: Dave P [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, Tony Firshman wrote: snip a. The number of physicians in the US is 700,000. b. Accidental deaths caused

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Dave P
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004, Wolfgang Lenerz wrote: Lies, damn lies etc. How many HEALTHY persons die of physician's error gun accidents? Well, actually those stats aren't lies. They were produced by the Houston Health Science Center of the University of Texas. In fact, the stats were the best

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread Timothy Swenson
Yea, yea, Yea. American have guns, Europeans don't. No need to start a long thread about the merits of either. I can always start the thread that our royality are not on the taxpayers' dollar. :-) I read the bit about Quanta and shows with some disinterest. Given that I have to fly 2,000

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread P Witte
Dave P writes: a. The number of gun owners in the US is 80,000,000. b. The number of accidental gun deaths per year (all age groups) is 1,500. c. The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is 0.000188. Its the deliberate ones that are the worry. Per

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-13 Thread P Witte
Phoebus R. Dokos writes: and a couple of others running custom QDOS-based software, that unfortunately cannot work with SMSQ/e either. custom often meant pretty dirty; didn't it? Most likely, but where the user is concerned they really don't care as long as it works correct? :-D I

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-12 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 15:46:28 -, P Witte [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dilwyn Jones writes: What I'm getting at (not being familar with PC networks) is would you need a driver to access Ethernet in general (or another QL on ethernet), another driver to access a PC over a network, another driver

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-12 Thread Marcel Kilgus
Phoebus R. Dokos (Öïßâïò Ñ. Íôüêïò) wrote: In any case, it's a fairly complicated implementation. The only logical solution would be to support Peter Graf with qlwIP as it already works fine (although slow due to the round-robin style QL scheduler). A solution that should work with existing

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-12 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 04:13:59 +0100, Marcel Kilgus [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Phoebus R. Dokos ( . ) wrote: In any case, it's a fairly complicated implementation. The only logical solution would be to support Peter Graf with qlwIP as it already works fine (although slow due to the round-robin style

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-12 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 0:03, Phoebus R. Dokos (Φοίβος Ρ. Ντό wrote: True. In any case I was talking about QDOS (Classic) and Minerva. Unbelievable as it may seem, there are users that still require full compatibility with QDOS and SMSQ/e is not an option for them. Why should that be inbelievable?

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-12 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Feb 2004 at 4:13, Marcel Kilgus wrote: But then again, I could also win the lottery on Saturday. Well I hope you don't - you'd probably off to laze in the sun in Barbados, and the QL world still needs you... grin (what you mean you actualyl play the lottery?) Wolfgang

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-11 Thread P Witte
Dilwyn Jones writes: What I'm getting at (not being familar with PC networks) is would you need a driver to access Ethernet in general (or another QL on ethernet), another driver to access a PC over a network, another driver to talk to a printer hub, another to talk to a Mac etc etc. I am

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread ZN
I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. John Gilpin Quanta Treasurer. Actually, the replacement would have 3 IDE slots total ;-) Nasta

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread RWAPSoftware
In a message dated 09/02/2004 13:18:14 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. John Gilpin Quanta Treasurer. Actually, the replacement would have 3 IDE slots total ;-) This would definitely be a worthwhile project for Quanta to

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread Dilwyn Jones
I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. Do not forget that it has an Ethernet port on it, flash rom plus more bells and whistles than your average coffee maker :-) In terms of software drivers, what would Ethernet require to connect to other computers on a network? Would

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread Marcel Kilgus
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I should imagine the best bet would be to have an ETH_USE command to point to the deivce to talk to (IP address for ethernet) and this would then operate as a directory device.To open a printer you would use something akin to ETH_CONNECT 1.0.0.127 (point to printer

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread thegilpins
PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 5:15 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. Do not forget that it has an Ethernet port on it, flash rom plus more bells and whistles than your average coffee maker :-) In terms of software

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-09 Thread Jerome Grimbert
Dilwyn Jones makes some magical things to make me read } } In terms of software drivers, what would Ethernet require to connect } to other computers on a network? Would one driver be it (i.e. largely } device independen to use QL-speak) or would it need various drivers } depending on what it was

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-08 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes SNIP As John has said QUANTA is a non-profit organisation for the benefit of its members. This restricts what can be done with its income and capital, but it does not mean that the capital is unuseable. What would be the reaction if

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-08 Thread thegilpins
. I for one would use a QuBide with another IDE slot on it. John Gilpin Quanta Treasurer. - Original Message - From: Roy wood [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2004 6:49 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], gwicks [EMAIL

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-08 Thread Phoebus R. Dokos ( . )
On Mon, 9 Feb 2004 00:08:39 -, thegilpins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am still monitoring the list and find such suggestions most interesting. Would anyone like to do a financial study of these or other suggestions and possibly give Quanta the opportunity of helping once again. A formal

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-05 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: John Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ql-users] Quanta An interesting contribution from John, as the secret to QUANTA's future lies in how you use its income and capital. Contrary to popular ideas QUANTA is not in financial crisis, but is a very healthy

Re: [ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-05 Thread RWAPSoftware
In a message dated 04/02/2004 20:45:13 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: But would this be the case if Quanta submitted a few pages to QL Today and paid money to it in return for issuing 'money off' vouchers that its members could use to offset against the cost of

[ql-users] Quanta

2004-02-04 Thread John Taylor
As a previous treasurer of Quanta who had difficulty assuring the Inland Revenue of their status and who also had difficulty convincing committee members of the tax laws I can assure Roy that the prospect of charging for entry would be very unlikely as that would make all workshops members only

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Website

2003-08-11 Thread Bruce N
Hello RWAPSoftware, Sunday, August 10, 2003, 5:04:35 PM, you wrote: Rac Where is the Quanta website now - just realised the link on my webpage is no Rac longer correct !! Rac -- Rac Rich Mellor Rac RWAP Services Rac 35 Chantry Croft, Kinsley, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5JH Rac TEL:

[ql-users] Quanta Website

2003-08-10 Thread RWAPSoftware
Where is the Quanta website now - just realised the link on my webpage is no longer correct !! -- Rich Mellor RWAP Services 35 Chantry Croft, Kinsley, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5JH TEL: 01977 610509 http://hometown.aol.co.uk/rwapsoftware

Re: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support

2003-07-28 Thread P Witte
John G writes: I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all the contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J, Darren B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your ten penn'orth in. (Should that be Dimesworth in USA or

[ql-users] Quanta workshop support

2003-07-24 Thread thegilpins
I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all the contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J, Darren B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your ten penn'orth in. (Should that be Dimesworth in USA or Centsworth in

Re: [ql-users] Quanta workshop support

2003-07-24 Thread Phoebus Dokos
On Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:42:12 +0100, thegilpins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed the comments regarding a QUANTA 2000 type event but all the contributions are coming from the expected sources. (Thanks Dilwyn J, Darren B, Geoff W and John T). What about the rest of you? come on. Put your

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-14 Thread Wolfgang Lenerz
On 13 Jul 2003, at 18:03, Dilwyn Jones wrote: On Expect a wayward American missile to fly low over you soon... (just pray it has a QL controlling it not a PC!) No, no, let it have a PC by all means -it'll probably go down somewhere in the ocean (a blue screen of death...)

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-11 Thread wlenerz
O * A little bit of politics included to upset Tony. Work out for yourself whether I mean Blair or Firshman. Blair reads this list? Wolfgang

RE: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-11 Thread Claude Mourier 00
Yes ! QL is a massive destruction weapons : only enthusiats survive :-) -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoye : vendredi 11 juillet 2003 10:35 A : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich O * A little bit of politics

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-11 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Yes ! QL is a massive destruction weapons : only enthusiats survive :-) O * A little bit of politics included to upset Tony. Work out for yourself whether I mean Blair or Firshman. Blair reads this list? Wolfgang I'm sure that MI5 etc would consider QLers a valid target subversive

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-10 Thread Darren . Branagh
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Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-10 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich QUANTA should fund it - Can anyone from QUANTA make a comment on this? Are there any of the QUANTA guys still on this list?? I am also beginning to ask this. I have been making

[ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich Irish show I think

2003-07-10 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I think Tony's statement below hits the nail on the head. I have to agree - I had a ball at the last Irish Show - and so far everyone who was there is coming again!! all 6 or so of them :-)) SNIP By the way Darren have you fixed up a date

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-10 Thread Bill Waugh
- Original Message - From: gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich QUANTA

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-10 Thread Bill Waugh
- Original Message - From: gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich QUANTA

Re[2]: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-10 Thread Bruce N
Hello Darren All, Having laid out the latest Quanta, I can tell you that there is planned a two day event :- AGM WORKSHOP In QUANTA’S 21ST YEAR Saturday, 17th April 2004. From 1.00pm and Sunday, 18thApril 2004. From 9.30am to 3.00pm Times at this stage are approximate. Venue: 3rd

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-07 Thread Tarquin Mills
Geoff Wicks wrote: Tarquin Mills wrote: Tarquin Mills wrote: Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, please pick one. Possible times are 10pm to 5pm. Would people prefer a different month? [snip] I know at one time Manchester were thinking of holding a workshop once every two

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-05 Thread John Hall
Well guys, which is it? The bank Hol will be busy here - there is always an invasion from the UK then. The following weekend the kids are back to school... weekend of the 23rd or the 30th?? I vote for the 30th :-) John -- [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-05 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich Tarquin Mills Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, please pick one. Possible times are 10pm to 5pm. [snip] Would people prefer a different month

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Darren . Branagh
Dilwyn Wrote:- Was that the one where Hilary o'Kelly spilled coffee on his sausages? And I heard him swear for the first time EVER? Nah, that was another time, on the way to Hove one year. You couldn't get the day before off work I think, or something like that, which meant us getting up

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Darren . Branagh
Dilwyn wrote:- I'd like to suggest that as 2003/4 is the 20th anniversary of the QL, a big publicity splash be given for one show to celebrate this, in much the same way as we had QL2000 or whatever that one in the Horizon Centre was called. A one off special, well advertised so that

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Darren . Branagh
Roy wrote:- I'd like to suggest that as 2003/4 is the 20th anniversary of the QL, a big publicity splash be given for one show to celebrate this, in much the same way as we had QL2000 or whatever that one in the Horizon Centre was called. A one off special, well advertised so that

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Tony Firshman
On Fri, 4 Jul 2003 at 00:02:10, Roy wood wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) By the way Darren I would prefer the Bank Holiday weekend like last time because I could take an extra day. This may appeal to others too. This would mean a 'show' on the 23rd. Bank holiday usually though means no cheap

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Darren . Branagh
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Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Tarquin Mills
Tarquin Mills Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, please pick one. Possible times are 10pm to 5pm. [snip] Please don't be put off by what I am now going to write. The show agenda for early next year is beginning to look crowded. London and Norwich are now being planned and we

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-04 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Well guys, which is it? The bank Hol will be busy here - there is always an invasion from the UK then. The following weekend the kids are back to school... weekend of the 23rd or the 30th?? For my vote I would prefer the 23rd because,

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Darren . Branagh
Geoff Wicks wrote:- Thanks for the reply and to all the others who replied. Sorry to hear that attendance is also a problem in North America, but the point I was trying to make was that from the reports in QL Today it appears that North America still has shows old style with talks,

RE: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Claude Mourier 00
So, when does the QL3000 take place ? -:) -Message d'origine- De : [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Envoye : jeudi 3 juillet 2003 11:20 A : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Objet : Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich I definitely think a QL2000 type event is viable again - even one

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Well, can't have been that bad then if someone is up for it again :-)) I'll send and post the details in Quanta and this list when I confirm hotel availability etc.. The HSS is a nice way to travel john, only 99 Minutes from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, and its cheap as a foot passenger.

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Dilwyn Jones
John Hall wrote: Count me in! (I think this time I'll try one of the Holyhead crossings rather than Fishguard to Rosslare.) Re. dates, I can manage any weekend in August but would prefer it if we avoided the bank holiday weekend (23rd - 25th). John -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] John and anyone

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Dilwyn Jones
and advice on my stand as does Tony Firshman. The thing is that the numbers attending make demonstrations at the table easier. I would, however, say that the whole thing needs a bit of stimulation somehow and quite where that could come from is open to discussion. -- Roy Wood Q Branch.

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Dilwyn Jones
I agree too. I unlike most of the other traders have a particularly difficult time gettting to shows, all of them involve an often expensive plane or ferry ticket and an overnight stay, a bit like Jochen. Not to mention the crazy prices in those Welcome Break services thingys you have over

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Dilwyn Jones
Time for a plug for Darren's Irish QL social event at the end of August. Just a weekend of chat, food and the odd alcoholic libation. Over to you Darren. -- Roy Wood Thought you didn't drink, Roy? Or is it just wine? -- Dilwyn Jones

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dilwyn Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Thought you didn't drink, Roy? Or is it just wine? I think that wine can be classed as drinking. I have actually cut down on the alcoholic intake and stopped drinking during the week. I found I could easily drink a bottle of

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Roy wood
By the way Darren I would prefer the Bank Holiday weekend like last time because I could take an extra day. This may appeal to others too. This would mean a 'show' on the 23rd. -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex. Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 web :

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-03 Thread Roy wood
I'd like to suggest that as 2003/4 is the 20th anniversary of the QL, a big publicity splash be given for one show to celebrate this, in much the same way as we had QL2000 or whatever that one in the Horizon Centre was called. A one off special, well advertised so that international visitors can

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-02 Thread Darren . Branagh
Geoff Wicks wrote:- Sorry I can't give any firm suggestions about dates or give a firm promise to be there at this notice. Having said that I would want to give a Norwich show a high priority because of what I have earlier said on this list about the need to break the stranglehold the

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-02 Thread Darren . Branagh
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Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-02 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: Bill Cable [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich I am afraid the North American group is suffering from the same problems as the UK groups. We are lucky that Jochen and Marcel and Roy and in past years Tony and Darren like

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-02 Thread Roy wood
In message [EMAIL PROTECTED], gwicks [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes SNIP Maybe we have to think of putting more emphasis on social events and less on the QL for at least some of the shows Time for a plug for Darren's Irish QL social event at the end of August. Just a weekend of chat, food and the odd

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-01 Thread gwicks
- Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, please pick one. Possible times are 10pm to 5pm. -- Sorry I can't give any firm suggestions about dates or give a firm

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-01 Thread Bill Cable
Hi Geoff, I am afraid the North American group is suffering from the same problems as the UK groups. We are lucky that Jochen and Marcel and Roy and in past years Tony and Darren like to come over even without the chance of many sales and others take it as an opportunity to come over for a

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-01 Thread Roy wood
Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28, please pick one. Possible times are 10pm to 5pm. I had agreed to move the Hove show a little later in the year so that there could be a London show in January. I cannot recall what date I gave to move it to now but I suspect it was end of March

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-07-01 Thread James Hunkins
I also had an issue with a conflict with work which kept me from traveling to the US show. I really missed seeing everyone. I understand that, being in absence at the show, that Al has volunteered me to help with the arrangements for our next year show. And I am looking forward to it. For

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich

2003-06-30 Thread Dilwyn Jones
First half of the month is likely to be best for me. -- Dilwyn Jones - Original Message - From: Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 4:22 PM Subject: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop in Norwich Suggested dates are March 6,7,13,14,20,21,27,28

Re: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Quip

2003-04-06 Thread merlinch
From: Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2003/04/05 Sat PM 04:58:31 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 at 21:11:11, Tony Firshman wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 at 19:35:24

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-05 Thread Tarquin Mills
Dilwyn Jones wrote: Norwich is quite far east, further even than Thetford where Quanta workshops used to be organised, and some of the Thetford ones weren't too well attended. That said, it would be nice to see events held at somewhere other than the usual venues. As turnout is worry, so I

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-05 Thread Tony Firshman
On Sat, 5 Apr 2003 at 19:35:24, Tarquin Mills wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) As we are sort of 20 years into the QL's life, it might be possible to plan a special event around this, unless of course it's already in hand for the AGM or USA show! This sounds great, could the show be tied to

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-05 Thread Phoebus Dokos
??? 5/4/2003 4:58:31 ??, ?/? Tony Firshman [EMAIL PROTECTED] ??: I know Jan 20 1084 was the announcement. Which makes it a perfect candidate as the 'Black Adder's' favourite medieval computer (ran on oxen) Phoebus

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-03 Thread Malcolm Cadman
In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes ACCUS (the East Anglian QL user group), proposes to hold a QL Workshop in Norwich early in 2004. On several occasions traders have expressed support, thank you. I am however worried that not enough people will turn up. One

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-03 Thread Tony Firshman
On Thu, 3 Apr 2003 at 18:51:22, Malcolm Cadman wrote: (ref: [EMAIL PROTECTED]) In article [EMAIL PROTECTED], Tarquin Mills [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes ACCUS (the East Anglian QL user group), proposes to hold a QL Workshop in Norwich early in 2004. On several occasions traders have expressed

[ql-users] Quanta Workshop - Do Different Computer Show

2003-04-02 Thread Tarquin Mills
ACCUS (the East Anglian QL user group), proposes to hold a QL Workshop in Norwich early in 2004. On several occasions traders have expressed support, thank you. I am however worried that not enough people will turn up. One option newly opened up would be to bid for the Quanta AGM, but this is

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Editor

2002-12-02 Thread P Witte
John Taylor writes: Roy Brereton, Quanta secretary, has just told me that Colin Baskett has passed away. He had no details other than it was sudden as he suffered no illness. Im sorry to hear that. Though I didnt know him personally his contribution as our long-suffering Quanta editor has

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Editor

2002-12-02 Thread Darren Branagh
Design, Repairs sales Upgrades. Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.wwc.ie - Original Message - From: John Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: QL - Users [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, December 01, 2002 8:20 PM Subject: [ql-users] Quanta Editor Hi all Roy Brereton, Quanta secretary

Re: [ql-users] Quanta Claus is coming...

2002-11-08 Thread Dilwyn Jones
I remember someone asked if someone would prepare a QL calendar for next year (unfortunately I deleted all ql-users mails recently, because I was so frustrated by all those tons of ...). But anyways - that IS a good question, isn't it? My spontaneous answer would have been: Quanta Claus -

[ql-users] Quanta Claus is coming...

2002-11-07 Thread Michael Berger
Hello Everybody! I am SO tired of that endless piracy discussion. The only highlight of the last days was the nice story of that old lady which Tony told. But that is just one drop of normality in an endless ocean of rubbish. This is my advice to the involved parties: get your duel pistons out,

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