RE: [ql-users] That Fast emulator
> Can anyone remind me of the name of that fast QL emulator that was
> mentioned on this list a while back?
You can download QemuFast from
http://users.infoconex.com/daniele/win/QemuFast.zip. Put QemuFast.exe in the
same directory as Q-emuLator and run it directly by double-clicking on it.
If you run it on a PC where Q-emuLator has already been installed and
registered ("Expanded" registration), the same registration will
automatically activate QemuFast (until end of May).
Daniele
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Re: [ql-users] That Fast emulator
I don't know if you are going to get it, Daniele's :- Q-emuLator 2.3.3 for Windows is now available at http://users.infoconex.com/daniele/winql.html. The update is free for registered users. Changes since last version: - Keyboard emulation is now compatible with Windows dead keys when using Sinclair or Minerva ROMs. - Completed keyboard emulation for non-standard QL ROMs. - Q-emuLator now accepts non-standard ROMs up to 80KB long, and expansion ROMs up to 32KB long. - Fixed microdrive copy protection emulation (it was failing on fast PCs). - Improved user manual in PDF format (courtesy of Phoebus Dokos). - Added setup program to install/uninstall Q-emuLator. A minor update to the Mac 68K version is also available, as I was able to compile it again by using a Mac emulator for Windows. You can download it at http://users.infoconex.com/daniele/MacQL.html. I would so much like a swift Minerva but chickened out with the international payment problem. If you go for it count me in for a copy ! DT At 20:48 30/03/2005 +0100, you wrote: Can anyone remind me of the name of that fast QL emulator that was mentioned on this list a while back? -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 skype : royqbranch web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release Date: 29/03/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release Date: 29/03/2005 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] US floppy disk drives
A floppy drive is a floppy drive - 5vand sometimes 12v , he could pick up at Tandy or anywhere else, If he wants an external housed set then definitely buy in the States for 110/120vac At 19:23 30/03/2005 +0100, you wrote: Hi, I have been contacted by someone in New York who wanted to get a set of twin drives for his QL. Quite apart from the expense of shipping them to him we also have the problem of the voltage difference. Do any of the US users have a set of drives that they can sell to him instead. They only need to be DD drives because he is getting a Trump Card from me. -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 skype : royqbranch web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release Date: 29/03/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.5 - Release Date: 29/03/2005 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
Ken Bain wrote: > It should be possible to have different QPC setups on the same drive by > having each in its own copy of your QPC2 folder (suitably renamed) In theory for different setups you just need different smsqe.bin files. For example a smsqe-xyz.bin and then starting QPC using the "-os smsqe-xyz.bin" option. To avoid using the command line one could create a shortcut that contains the options. But different directories is probably more straight forward to use for most people. If different boot configurations is the only thing you need: determining on which PC you run can be done using the QPC_NETNAME$ function. Just using different configurations can be done using the QPC_CMDLINE$ function and the corresponding command line parameter "-cmdline xyz" (again can be done using a shortcut to the QPC2.EXE). > But can you share files between multiple QCPs? I haven't tried this > yet. 3 cases: - Multiple QPCs point to the same QXL.WIN, but don't run at the same time: no problem - Multiple QPCs point to the same QXL.WIN and run at the same time, but do not access the .WIN files at the same time: works if both are told to share the file using "WIN_REMV x,1" (only needed if file is local, not if it's on a network share). - Multiple QPCs point to the same QXL.WIN, run at the same time and both want to access files at the same time: works if the QXL.WIN file is write protected. Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
- Original Message - From: "Dilwyn Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 3:04 PM Subject: Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick IIRC Ken said it was dot forwardslash for current directory and dot dot forwardslash for root or next step up. ** NO - I said backslash - Ken** It should be possible to have different QPC setups on the same drive by having each in its own copy of your QPC2 folder (suitably renamed) and putting a qlwinfile (say win1) containing boot in that folder, directing QPC2.exe to it with dot backslash or by default (ie no path). The different folders would hold different win1s. You could then have a qlwinfile (say win2) holding common data or applications in the parent directory, and direct to it using dot dot backslash. But can you share files between multiple QCPs? I haven't tried this yet. Since my email on this earlier today I've tried again and can't get consistent results. Sometimes it work, sometimes it reverts to the error message about the base directory of dos1_ being invalid. Anyone else using any smart devices we should know about? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.6 - Release Date: 30/03/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.308 / Virus Database: 266.8.6 - Release Date: 30/03/2005 ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] qdt/qpc;
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: [ql-users] qdt/qpc; Date: March 30, 2005 1:27:43 PM PST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks. Did you have any of the demos loaded before installing 1.00r? jim On Mar 30, 2005, at 1:07 PM, Bill Waugh wrote: - Original Message - From: "James Hunkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:05 AM Subject: Re: [ql-users] qdt/qpc; Bill, Just thinking about your problem. Are you installing the release version or one of the demo versions? If a demo version, which one? If About doesn't tell you from the QDT icon, that will tell me what I need to know. Thanks, jim Hi James I have the release version 1.00r I have it working on a hot_key that I defined myself in the boot I'll send install_log when I figure how to get it from QL_win to outlook express everything seem to be working ok, still looking around All the best - Bill ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] qdt/qpc;
- Original Message - From: "James Hunkins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2005 5:05 AM Subject: Re: [ql-users] qdt/qpc; Bill, Just thinking about your problem. Are you installing the release version or one of the demo versions? If a demo version, which one? If About doesn't tell you from the QDT icon, that will tell me what I need to know. Thanks, jim Hi James I have the release version 1.00r I have it working on a hot_key that I defined myself in the boot I'll send install_log when I figure how to get it from QL_win to outlook express everything seem to be working ok, still looking around All the best - Bill ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
RE: [ql-users] That Fast emulator
QemuFast or do you mean QPC2 3.30 Duncan Neithercut -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Roy wood Sent: 30 March 2005 20:49 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ql-users] That Fast emulator Can anyone remind me of the name of that fast QL emulator that was mentioned on this list a while back? -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 skype : royqbranch web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] That Fast emulator
Can anyone remind me of the name of that fast QL emulator that was mentioned on this list a while back? -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 skype : royqbranch web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] US floppy disk drives
Hi, I have been contacted by someone in New York who wanted to get a set of twin drives for his QL. Quite apart from the expense of shipping them to him we also have the problem of the voltage difference. Do any of the US users have a set of drives that they can sell to him instead. They only need to be DD drives because he is getting a Trump Card from me. -- Roy Wood Q Branch. 20 Locks Hill, Portslade, Sussex.BN41 2LB Tel: +44 (0) 1273 386030fax: +44 (0) 1273 430501 skype : royqbranch web : www.qbranch.demon.co.uk ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC on a Stick
On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 at 15:11:11, Dilwyn Jones wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) >> No, forward slashes are never used on DOS/Windows. ".\" is current >> directory, but it should be redundant as everything defaults to the >> current directory anyway. >Ah, sorry, it must be web page editors etc which use ./ >I can never remember which is which. Unix and Linux. Websites are mainly run under Unix/Linux, hence the forward slash (/) in URLs. The \ from windows is a real hassle, as backslash is a standard programming escape character (in perl and others). Windows paths used in say perl have to be: c:\\path\\filename c:\path\filename would get parsed as "c:pathfilename" A real pain. ... but that is how I can remember it (8-)# Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: Re: [ql-users] QPC on a Stick
> > Anyone got relative paths to work properly for DOS devices? > > I hope not, they are explicitly forbidden. Not sure about the reason > but I probably had a good one. OK, try this. Start QPC2 from memory stick (E:\QPC2\QPC2.EXE in my case). In the configuration dialogue: Set Win1_ to be QXL.WIN (no drive/folder name) Set Dos1_ to be nothing (a blank entry) Save this configuration. OK to start. DOS1_ will give a list of either current directory or root and give a sector count of 0/0, whcih makes you think it works. Quit from QPC2. Restart it, click on OK (i.e. don't configure this time). This second time it's run you'll get the "base directory of dos1_ is invalid" error message and you can't enter QPC2. It's almost as though your illegal entry you configured and saved during the first startup is only spotted the second time you run it. > > IIRC Ken said it was dot forwardslash for current directory and dot > > dot forwardslash for root or next step up. > > No, forward slashes are never used on DOS/Windows. ".\" is current > directory, but it should be redundant as everything defaults to the > current directory anyway. Ah, sorry, it must be web page editors etc which use ./ I can never remember which is which. Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] QPC on a Stick
Dilwyn Jones wrote: > Anyone got relative paths to work properly for DOS devices? I hope not, they are explicitly forbidden. Not sure about the reason but I probably had a good one. > IIRC Ken said it was dot forwardslash for current directory and dot > dot forwardslash for root or next step up. No, forward slashes are never used on DOS/Windows. ".\" is current directory, but it should be redundant as everything defaults to the current directory anyway. Marcel ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
> Glad to see someone is using more reliable technology than CD-ROMS. QPC2 users do seem to be branching off with all sorts of different devices, because of the Windows/PC effect of having access to bits "ordinary" QLers don't have access to. > I've just recently bought a Hi-Minidisc recorder and have configured QPC2 to > run on it. The big advantage over memory sticks is the cost of the > recordable discs. £4.99 (from Amazon.co.uk) for a massive 1Gb or around 50p > for 270Mb with existing 80 minute discs. And you have portable high quality > sound too (better than MP3). I'm hoping to write a article for QL-Today > about it. That will be most welcome! >The trickiest part of configuring QPC2 to run on portable media is telling >QPC2 the root directory of the device you've just plugged in 'cause it will be >different on each PC you use. Ken Bain is right about lack of documentation >on DOS directories. I didn't know aboout the 'dot backslash', I'll have to >give it a try. IIRC Ken said it was dot forwardslash for current directory and dot dot forwardslash for root or next step up. Since my email on this earlier today I've tried again and can't get consistent results. Sometimes it work, sometimes it reverts to the error message about the base directory of dos1_ being invalid. Anyone else using any smart devices we should know about? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 at 13:37:11, Tony Firshman wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>) >On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 at 11:56:12, you () wrote: >(ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] >2.64]>) > >> >This is the worng address therefore it goes in my WPB. > >The correct address for ql-users is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry - this was meant to be a private email to Simon Balderson, who ended up above as () as he has not set his attribution! He sent, incorrectly, to ql-users-q-v-d.com@lists.q-v-d.com so it ends up outside the mailing list area I have (ie in my WPB!). Correct address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] . It is a pity that other addresses work, Bruce. Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 tony@.co.uk http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: [ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
On Wed, 30 Mar 2005 at 11:56:12, you () wrote: (ref: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] 2.64]>) >Glad to see someone is using more reliable technology than CD-ROMS. >I've just recently bought a Hi-Minidisc recorder and have configured >QPC2 to run on it. The big advantage over memory sticks is the cost of >the recordable discs. £4.99 (from Amazon.co.uk) for a massive 1Gb or >around 50p for 270Mb with existing 80 minute discs. And you have >portable high quality sound too (better than MP3). I'm hoping to write >a article for QL-Today about it. The trickiest part of configuring >QPC2 to run on portable media is telling QPC2 the root directory of the >device you've just plugged in 'cause it will be different on each PC >you use. Ken Bain is right about lack of documentation on DOS >directories. I didn't know aboout the 'dot backslash', I'll have to >give it a try. This is the worng address therefore it goes in my WPB. The correct address for ql-users is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tony -- QBBS (QL fido BBS 2:252/67) +44(0)1442-828255 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://firshman.co.uk Voice: +44(0)1442-828254 Fax: +44(0)1442-828255 Skype: tonyfirshman TF Services, 29 Longfield Road, TRING, Herts, HP23 4DG ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
[ql-users] Re: QPC-On-a-Stick
Glad to see someone is using more reliable technology than CD-ROMS. I've just recently bought a Hi-Minidisc recorder and have configured QPC2 to run on it. The big advantage over memory sticks is the cost of the recordable discs. £4.99 (from Amazon.co.uk) for a massive 1Gb or around 50p for 270Mb with existing 80 minute discs. And you have portable high quality sound too (better than MP3). I'm hoping to write a article for QL-Today about it. The trickiest part of configuring QPC2 to run on portable media is telling QPC2 the root directory of the device you've just plugged in 'cause it will be different on each PC you use. Ken Bain is right about lack of documentation on DOS directories. I didn't know aboout the 'dot backslash', I'll have to give it a try. - Email sent from www.ntlworld.com virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software visit www.ntlworld.com/security for more information ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
Re: Re: [ql-users] QPC on a Stick
> Use this however you like. But note my addition, repeated below. > Ken Bain OK, thank you. I have used QPC2 from a USB memory stick before, but always with absolute paths. Using relative paths is a great idea, since it works around the problem that the USB memory stick appears as different drive letters on different computers. For example, it's drive E:\ here at work, but drive J:\ at home because I have a camera memory card reader tying up a drive letter for each of its four card slots. WHat I found usefulw as to redefine WIN8_ and DOS8_ to be absolute paths C:\QXL.WIN and C:\ respectively. Allows the memory stick QPC2 to access the hard drive on the host computer if the need arises. Relative paths seem to work fine with WIN devices, but not with DOS. If I set DOS1_ to be blank or to be ./ (i.e. use current path) or to be ../ (use next level up - root of drive) QPC2 complains "Base directory of DOS1_ invalid." If I try to save any corrections (i.e. restore normal drives) after this error, next time it's started the changes seem to be ignored, next time after that they seem to appear OK. I am a bit mystified, the only thing I can think of is that th ememory stick is a bit slow, so I am starting it too quick before it's finished saving or something. Anyone got relative paths to work properly for DOS devices? When I get a chance, I'll write down the sequence of entries to show the error in QPC2 to Marcel to see if he can shed any light on it. Basically, the set up when the error occurs is: WIN DOS 1 QXL.WIN either left blank, or ./ or ../ 2 D:\QXL.WIN D:\ 3 E:\QXL.WIN E:\ 4 F:\QXL.WIN F:\ 5 G:\QXL.WIN G:\ 6 H:\QXL.WIN H:\ 7 I:\QXL.WIN I:\ 8 C:\QXL.WIN C:\ Might "Base directory of DOS1_ is invalid" have anything to do with the fact that the drive letters are out of order, or DOS drives must have an absolute drive reference? Dilwyn Jones ___ QL-Users Mailing List http://www.q-v-d.demon.co.uk/smsqe.htm
